The Noosa Longweekend Festival is�a 10 day festival of theatre, literature, music, dance, film, visual arts, cuisine and barrier-breaking forums - in one of Australia's most enviable destinations: Sunshine Coast, Queensland.
Now recognised as one of Australia's foremost regional cultural events, The Noosa Longweekend festival was launched in 2002 by a local group of creative visionaries wanting to blend their passions with the beautiful environment that is Noosa. The festival's founding members include prominent Australian playwright David Williamson, author Kristin Williamson, internationally renowned violinist Brett Dean, environmental activist Dr Michael Gloster, restaurateur Leonie Palmer-Fischer together with Rick Clayton and Ros McCauley.
The Noosa Longweekend festival presents a diverse program of events which in its nine years has attracted some of the best Australian and international performers, writers, film-makers, musicians, artists, chefs, environmentalists and commentators.
This years program includes Tom Burlinson, International Stars of Ballet, Agatha Christie Radio Mysteries, David Williamson's Rhinestone Rex and Miss Monica featuring Georgie Parker and Glenn Hazeldine, Showcase - One Act Plays, short films, Macquarie's collection of art, Caroline OÇonnor, Caroline Nin, Band of Brothers, Virginia Gay, Acrobatica Under the Sun, Ita Buttrose, Don Burke, Kylie, Kwong, Tim Ferguson, Bollywood Dreams dance workshop, buskers and street performers plus much, much more.
For program information, please see www.noosalongweekend.com
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