By Deanne Jeffers
THE official program for this years’ Shepparton Festival was revealed Thursday, February 16 by festival chair Kirsten Green and director Kristen Retallick, featuring a special live operatic performance by Allegra Giagu.
Launching its 27th year, The Shepparton Festival will run for 17 days offering experiences in artistic expression.
Amongst the line-up of performances, live music, exhibitions, workshops, and experiences, highlights include a Spanish Opera at Tallis Wines performed by Ms Giagu and Mamás Bravas, a Multicultural Comedy Gala featuring big names in comedy like Dilruk Jayasinha and Ivan Aristeguieta, art exhibitions featuring local artists like Tom Day, Rachel Doller and Tammy-Lee Atkinson, and much more.
This is Ms Retallick’s first festival as its new director. She said, “It’s exciting to see the program out in the public. I’m really excited by the number of live music offerings, and it’s great to have many new events and acts part of this years’ festival.”
You can apply to volunteer at this years’ festival online and also find ‘Call to Create 2024’ to submit artworks that express your ideas of what the Shepparton Festival is or what you think it can be. The successful applicant help shape 2024’s promotional material. Applications close March 6.
The Shepparton Festival will run March 17 to April 2, 2023. Explore the full program and purchase tickets at sheppartonfestival.org.au.
