Feel-Good TV

Name: Feel-Good TV
Start: 2026-02-07T11:30:00+1000
End: 2026-02-07T12:30:00+1000
Location: Council Chambers Foyer, HOTA, Home of the Arts

Sat, 7 Feb, 11:30am - 12:30pm AEST

Council Chambers Foyer, HOTA, Home of the Arts

Surfers Paradise QLD, Australia

AACTA

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Why do we keep tuning in to MasterChef, The Cook up with Adam Liaw, LEGO Masters, or The Great Australian Bake Off? What makes these shows comforting, uplifting, and endlessly watchable without relying on drama or conflict?

Join us for Feel-Good TV, a panel exploring the rise of comfort TV and why audiences are drawn to programs that celebrate skill, creativity, and human connection. Featuring insights from AACTA-nominated creators and industry experts, this session uncovers the secrets behind television that leaves us smiling, inspired, and coming back for more.

Tickets for good, not greed Humanitix dedicates 100% of profits from booking fees to charity

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AACTA

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The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) celebrates and encourages screen excellence in Australia, working to promote great Australian content to both national and international audiences. Australia’s greatest film and television practitioners are recognised annually via the nation’s highest screen accolades – the AACTA Awards. Established in 2011, the Academy builds upon the heritage of the AFI, becoming the most prestigious film and television membership body in Australia whilst offering screenings, programs and events to support existing and emerging talent. Overseen by President Russell Crowe, Vice President Nicole Kidman, AACTA is a not-for-profit organisation whose vision is to harness the global power of screen to provide a voice for all.