ACT TODAY FOR A RECONCILED TOMORROW In 2023 all Australians will have the chance to take action for a fairer and more reconciled future by voting Yes in the referendum for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament, expected to take place between October and December. That makes this year’s National Reconciliation Week […]
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As we approach 50 years of nurturing creativity and community, we’re thrilled to announce that the Board has engaged former Festival Director Martin Paten and past Board member Linda Sproul to help us explore future possibilities for the Castlemaine State Festival. Martin and Linda are delving into what has made our festival successful over its
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Are you a community leader with a passion for the arts or festivals? Do you have skills in marketing, fundraising, or finance or what makes Castlemaine tick? Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and support a beloved community icon? If so, we want you!
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The future of the Castlemaine State Festival, has been secured after almost four months in voluntary administration. New, vibrant and creative: we’re returning in March 2026.
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Australia is set to vote on a referendum to enshrine a First Nations voice in the constitution by mid-2024, a commitment made by the Albanese government during the 2022 federal election campaign. The Voice to Parliament is seen by many as Australia’s opportunity to right longstanding wrongs, give First Nations people a seat at the
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In case you missed the Dialogue event by Nigel Marsh and Andy Griffiths with his Five of My Life, we are happy to share the podcast recorded during the event with you. In part two, acclaimed children’s author Andy Griffiths takes the Five of My Life challenge and shares his wonderful stories in front of a live
In case you missed the Dialogue event by Nigel Marsh with his Five of My Life, we are happy to share the podcast recorded during the event with you. In this part, Nigel Marsh takes to the stage to be interviewed by the curator of the Dialogues Program, Kristin Gill. Enjoy hearing Nigel discuss his
The Spring 2022 Edition of CSF Enews. This edition features a tribute to the legendary Archie Roach, save the date for the 2023 Castlemaine State Festival, information about becoming a Festival Patron and happenings in the Region.
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The Summer Edition of CSF Enews. This edition features Further Residences Recepients, save the date for our new festival Dialogues 2022, Youth Media Team Summer School, information about becoming a Festival Patron and happenings in the Region. Read more
FURTHER seeks to take your project exactly there – to the next stage, the finish line, a new horizon. This new initiative is aimed at projects at mid-to- late-stage creative development level to help them reach the next phase of their creative journey. We are excited to announce this years recipients.
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