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Welcome to the 2024 edition of our beloved arts festival

A celebration where art and creativity provide the foundations for an environment of inclusivity and care, while challenging our thinking and asking us to consider new ideas alongside those we know.
 
As we embark on the 28th year of the Shepparton Festival, I am pleased to introduce a 17 day program that embodies our commitment to the development of a culture of compassion, adaptability, and artistic exploration. The lessons learned from previous years guide us to continually evolve, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of artistic innovation and community engagement.
 
I extend my deepest gratitude to our dedicated team and board, our exceptional artists and producers, our supportive sponsors, and to each of you, our cherished attendees and supporters. Your contributions and presence fuel our commitment to creating a festival that celebrates diversity, creativity, and care. I’ll see you there!
 
Kristen Retallick
Festival Director

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners, the Yorta Yorta Nation and the clans whose lands cover the area now called Greater Shepparton, the Kailtheban, Bangerang, and Nguaria-iilaiam-wurrung. We acknowledge that First Peoples have never ceded sovereignty over their lands. This always was, and always will be, their country. We are conscious that colonial laws and practices led to displacement and disempowerment, and that they continue to do so with a profound and rippling effect. We pay respect to Elders past and present, and to emerging leaders. We value their vision and strength that enabled the continuity of culture and connectedness to country.