Following an extensive search, Ten Days on the Island Chairman Sir Guy Green today announced the
appointment of respected festival director, David Malacari, to the role of Artistic Director for Ten
Days.

“We are delighted to welcome David as our new Artistic Director,” Sir Guy Green said.

“David joins the Ten Days team from his previous role as Artistic Director of the Parramasala Festival
in Sydney.

“He was also Artistic Director of Auckland Arts Festival, has directed festivals of Australian arts in
London and India, was Executive Producer of the Commonwealth Festival in Perth and has held
senior programming roles at the Adelaide Festival Centre and the Adelaide Festival of Arts.

“We were gratified but, given the standing of Ten Days, not surprised that we attracted a large field
of strong candidates for the role.

“Given his enthusiasm and extensive experience, I am confident that David will be an inspiring
artistic leader as Ten Days moves into the next exciting stage in its history.”

David Malacari said he was looking forward to experiencing new challenges in the unique island
setting.

“I love exploring new arts and new ways of expression and providing arts experiences to new
audiences. I also love working with a community and its artists and giving everyone the opportunity
to have a transformative experience in the arts – or even just a good time,” Mr Malacari said.

“I have been privileged to visit festivals around the world, but I really admire that in Tasmania, Ten
Days becomes a central feature for the community, across the whole Island.

“It is very impressive that the festival sets out to touch the lives of those living in even the most
remote areas.”

Mr Malacari said Ten Days had paved the way for the current cultural renaissance in Tasmania that
has done so much for the State’s national and international reputation, and he was looking for Ten
Days to continue to contribute to both the State’s economy and its wellbeing through its significant
economic impact and through the cultural engagement it fosters.

“Since the first festival in 2001, Ten Days has been a leader in the State’s creative sector and I look
forward continuing to inspire and entertain Tasmanian audiences,” he said.

“I want Tasmania to be heralded as a leader of the arts, not only nationally, but on an international
level as well.

“On a personal level, I am really excited about my move to Tasmania as I will be able to live out one
of my favourite quotes that ‘people of thought go to the mountains and people of action go to the
sea.

“I love that in Tasmania you can be a person of both thought and action in just one single morning.
“My vision is to build on the reputation of Ten Days and ensure that this international multi-arts
festival continues to be a leader; fostering and encouraging cultural and artistic activity in Tasmania
and providing a wonderful event for Tasmanians and visitors.”
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