Imagine a time and place. A gathering. Quiet conversations. Joyful dancing. Wafting aromas of shared food. Connections. Learning and laughter. This is the power of festivals.

Join us for a presentation and lively conversation about the potential of festivals to draw communities together to celebrate and tackle the issues of our time.

One of Australia’s pre-eminent festival directors, Rhoda Roberts AO, will share her story as a significant force on the Australian arts scene.

A member of the Bundjalung nation, Widjabul clan of Northern NSW and South East QLD, Rhoda heads the First Nations Programming for the Sydney Opera House, is Festival Director of the Boomerang Festival/Bluesfest and Creative Director of the Parrtjima Festival (NT).

Following Ms Robert’s address, she will be joined on stage by Rose Boccalatte (Equality Tasmania) and Natalie De Vito (creative producer/curator, arts and festivals consultant) for a panel discussion exploring the power and potential of festivals to drive positive social change through awareness, education and change.

Let’s see, if together, we can make peace mainstream. Let’s see, if together, we can create goodwill, make connections and create a more peaceful community we can all share.

The Tamar Valley Peace Festival acknowledges the generous support of the City of Launceston and Theatre North.

This event is free, but if you are able, any donation to support the Tamar Valley Peace Festival would be appreciated (see next page) when you book your ticket.

You need to have a ticket to attend this special event. There will be no ticket sales at the door.

Pre event cash bar will be open from 5:15pm.