Junction Arts Festival is an exuberant show case of wonderful art encompassing theatre, dance, opera, visual arts, writing, installation and more. With mostly free and participatory events which invite and encourage public interaction and involvement, the festival is a celebration of our vibrant local community.The festival club The Junc Room set in the heart of the Launceston CBD, is open to public every evening and will feature a terrific music program ranging from surf pop to hip hop, and a selection of eclectic cabaret and theatre works from across Australia. Fanning out from the club is a constellation of free events which welcome public participation.
Artistic Director Ian Pidd says: This festival is in part a celebration of the power of the arts to imagine the future, to propose alternative visions of the world, and to create a sense of optimistic urgency around problems that might appear overwhelming. But, of course it's also about having fun and I guarantee that if you take a walk in the city during the event you will certainly come across things to intrigue, stimulate and delight you: writers creating love letters in cafes, musicians roaming the mall, dancers performing in shop fronts and well-known buildings drenched in light. Naturally the city's theatres, art galleries and other cultural institutions will also be hosting events. I very much look forward to seeing you out there.
