Dubbo Festival: The Carnival Is Coming!

The city of Dubbo is set to be transformed into a film and entertainment destination throughout most of September 2012 when it plays host to the largest ever month-long regional festival in the country.

Celebrating art, culture, film and music, the Dubbo Festival including the Inland NSW Film Festival consists of 26 days of events, exhibitions, screenings, performances, parties and workshops including premieres of a number of Australian feature films and documentaries and a major installation, which will illuminate the city.

The program, launched today, includes:

· 23 Australian films and documentaries, including the premiere of PJ Hogan’s film ‘Mental’, where he’s reunited with his leading lady from Muriel’s Wedding, Toni Collette and the world premiere of the Adam Geiger directed documentary ‘Dingo: Wild Dog at War’ – and more than 100 shorts;

· Film industry seminars, forums, live script readings and talent quest speed auditions;

· 10 free events ranging from the Zoo flicks, the Red Ochre & Multicultural Festival and the Dream Family Fun day;

· Eight educational based programs including workshop and the Cockatoo Institute In the Raw program to advance skills and showcase talent of artists;

· Four art exhibitions, including the DREAM Light Illumination and the Nikon Walkley Photojournalism Exhibition;

· The popular Zoo Grooves concert featuring Aussie music icon Ian Moss, with support from popular cover band Jelly Bean Jam, and local band Mumblepants.

· The DREAM Artist of the Year Award, which recognises home-grown talent who successfully pursued their dreams;

· The world’s first parade of its kind, the Carnival of the Animals

The Festival was an initiative of the Inland NSW Film Festival together with Events Dubbo and other organisations from the city, region and state to bring together a wide range of arts and entertainment events under one umbrella.

What: Dubbo Festival 2012
When: Friday 7 – Sunday 30 September and Saturday 20 October
Where: Dubbo, NSW
Tickets are released today and can be bought from the official Dubbo Festival website: www.dubbofestival.com.au

For more information about the Dubbo Festival, click HERE