Kylie Minogue to star in 2012 Sydney Mardi Gras Parade Destination NSW has announced that Kylie Minogue will star in this year’s Sydney Mardi Gras Parade, taking place from 12 February to 4 March 2012. Paying homage to the acclaimed artist’s career milestone, K25 – 25 Years of Kylie, the Parade will feature a spectacular K25 [...]
Byron Bay International Film Festival to return for its sixth year The 6th Byron Bay International Film Festival will be screening over 10 days in 2012, from 2-11 March. The festival will feature over 40 public screenings in Byron Bay, with introductions and Q & A sessions by attending filmmakers, a Gala Red Carpet Opening [...]
Tickets to Canberra’s ENLIGHTEN 2012 now on sale Tickets for ENLIGHTEN: See Canberra in a whole new light are now on sale, taking place over four nights on 2, 3, 9 and 10 March 2012. The new-look ENLIGHTEN will boast more than 35 night-time events at 11 attractions and is now part of the Canberra [...]
Vivid Sydney 2012 dates announced Vivid Sydney will once again transform Sydney after dark in 2012, from 25 May – 11 June. The Harbour Foreshore, Circular Quay and The Rocks will become an outdoor stage for over 50 light sculptures, large scale light installations and projections, including illumination of the iconic Sydney Opera House sails. [...]
Noosa Food and Wine Festival goes global with name change The Noosa Food and Wine Festival has announced a new name for the popular event, now to be known as The Noosa International Food and Wine Festival. The name change reflects the increasing global interest in the festival itself as well as the new focus on [...]
The inaugural Blue Mountains Festival of Walking will be held from 8-15 October at locations across the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage area. A celebration of nature, the health benefits of walking, acknowledgment of Aboriginal custodianship and culture, the event will also pay homage to the history, heritage and conservation of this region. The event program will [...]
La Traviata: Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour will take place for three weeks, starting on 24 March, 2012, transforming Sydney like never before and offering an unforgettable experience. Verdi’s masterpiece, La Traviata, and its music are well-known to many around the world, also making it a perfect choice for first-time opera goers. This magnificent outdoor musical spectacular [...]
Now in its second year, Parramasala – Australian Festival of South Asian Arts will transform Parramatta with contemporary music, dance, theatre, film, workshops and exhibitions from 30 October – 6 November 2011. This year the festival has been extended to an eight-day program of ticketed and free events inspired by contemporary and traditional Indian and South Asian [...]
Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers is celebrated by Australia Post Tuesday, 13 September 2011 The Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers is celebrated by Australia Post, with its recently released Floral Festivals Australia stamp issue. The five 60c stamps feature colourful photographic depictions of popular flower species – the gerbera, jacaranda, Australian everlasting, violet and tulip – representing [...]
Parramsala program expanded in 2011 Now in its second year and with an extended eight-day program, Parramasala – Australian Festival of South Asian Arts will transform Parramatta with contemporary music, dance, theatre, film, workshops and exhibitions from 30 October to 6 November 2011. Headline acts in 2011 include global music star Karsh Kale, one of [...]