Sydney Festival today announced the line-up for a new 10 day festival, Sydney Festival Parramatta, running from January 13 to 22, 2012.
“This is a fantastic opportunity for Western Sydney families to attend and enjoy Festival events in their region”, said Geoff Lee MP, Member for Parramatta.
“To be able to enjoy a concert or stage performance without having to travel into the city will be great for families and seniors. It will also be a boost for the Western Sydney economy as visitors eat, drink and maybe do a spot of shopping.” The Festival includes an exceptional line-up of local and international theatre, music and film in Riverside Theatres, while the Festival’s newest venue, The Idolize Spiegeltent in Prince Alfred Park, will feature a wondrous mix of music, cabaret and maybe more than a little mayhem. Also included in the program is a series of free events, with the Parra Opening Party taking over the streets on January 14; and a concert under the stars with Dan Sultan, Busby Marou and special guest Kasey Chambers at the Old King’s School site on January 21, as well as activities popping up all over the CBD. Parra Opening Party will feature dance performances in crowded shopping areas, art installations literally growing out of empty shop spaces, free films, plus the chance to get involved in workshops and art-making with local artists including Parramatta Artist Studios. For 2012, the Festival received $500,000 in supplementary funding from the State Government, matched by an increased commitment by Parramatta City Council, enabling the Festival to significantly expand its program in Parramatta as the focus of its activities in Western Sydney.
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