TEN DAYS ON THE ISLAND 2009 program launched today
27 March – 5 April – across Tasmania
Artistic Director, Elizabeth Walsh today announced her program for 2009 Ten Days on the Island. Australia’s only state-wide arts event, Ten Days 2009 offers an extraordinary program exploring the cultural uniqueness of islands, featuring international artists and events from island locations alongside Australia’s finest talent.
Encompassing all art forms, Ten Days features five world premieres and 17 Australian premieres. Over 730 artists from 20 countries – Australia, Nova Scotia Canada, Taiwan, Cuba, Denmark, Iceland, Italy, Hong Kong, Torres Strait, Jamaica, Japan, Mauritius, Newfoundland, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Samoa, Scotland, Singapore, Taiwan, Manhattan USA and Wales, will be seen in 62 Festival projects in 99 venues in 52 locations across the state.
For info, check out www.tendaysontheisland.com
