Headline act: Dame Kiri Te Kanawa
Planning for the Ten Days on the Island international arts festival in March 2013 has not been affected by
the Tasmanian bushfires, and the full programme as announced last year will proceed throughout
Tasmania.
In addition, Ten Days is pleased to announce it will be contributing all profits from the performance of
The Select (The Sun Also Rises) Based on the novel by Ernest Hemingway, to take place on Sunday 17
March at the Theatre Royal at 7pm, to the Red Cross Tasmanian Bushfires Appeal.
Executive Director and Producer Marcus Barker said the Board and staff of Ten Days are all deeply
affected by the trauma and shock being experienced by many Tasmanian communities at the moment,
having worked closely with Tasmanians across the State since the inaugural festival in 2001.
“Our thoughts are with all Tasmanians affected by the bushfires,” Mr Barker said.
“Ten Days has hosted a number of events in Dunalley in previous years and has always been warmly
welcomed and supported by the local community.
“It is heartwarming to see so many Tasmanians returning that support to them now.
“We have also worked closely with all Tasmanian local councils, and are thinking of them as the recovery
efforts continue.
“We are especially pleased that we are able to contribute to the Red Cross Tasmanian Bushfires Appeal,
by donating all profits from one performance of our flagship event.”
Ten Days on the Island 2013 runs from 15 – 24 March 2013, and all programming details are now available
at tendaysontheisland.com
