2015 PROGRAM
Sail yourself into a sea of writers, painters, sculptors, artisans, theatre performers, tricksters, comics, dreamers, elders and emerging artists this April.
Local artists will showcase the results of their collaborations with local cultural producers and creative spaces such as Red Falcon Forge, local secret End Of The Line bar, THE BANK, Merri Creek Studio, Wild About Melbourne Makers Market, So She Says MAP-A-ZINE and our own ArtCycle Bike Ride visiting interactive public art and pop up performances with The Squeaky Wheel.
Captains tips for program NAVIGATION:
Compass Club
This year’s festival hub will be located at the Darebin Arts & Entertainment Centre (DAEC) in Preston. With a world class theatre, large function rooms and versatile spaces, courtyard adjoining the beautiful Ray Bramham Gardens this is a dynamic venue for the staging of a multi-arts festival. DAEC offers loads of free parking and is easily accessible by the St Georges Bike Path. The Compass Club bar and café will be operational across the festival.
A special guest performance partnership with the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) will bring this year’s Compass Club venue to life with presentations of emerging theatre works. FR!SK is a collection of new work that was created by the 2014 graduating Theatre Practice students from VCA. Plays run between 20 minutes and 50 minutes and cover a broad range of ‘hot topics’. Check out the highly affordable Festival Pack for all 4 plays!
Art Walking
Get out and about, discover and learn in this highly active program full of arts workshops and interactive arts experiences. This year’s highlights include our very own ArtCycle Bike Ride. A two hour group bike ride visiting interactive public art and pop up performances led by cycle aficionado’s The Squeaky Wheel.
Art Talking
This on-line program strand is where you can engage with guest writers and check out the reviews of the shows as they happen across the weekend. You can also enjoy interviews with Darebin residents who prioritise the infusion of creative activities into their daily lives, with family.
Explorers & Outposts
This program strands includes events at our far flung corners of the far north presenting exciting music arts events. Artists’ studios and warehouses will host exhibitions and events providing interesting outposts featuring a vibrant range of exhibitions and events for curious minds to explore.
Check the Day-by-Day Quick Guide for even easier navigation for all events on FRIDAY 17 April, SATURDAY 18 April or SUNDAY 19 April.
You will be amazed what you discover when you head True North!