Early bird tickets are now on sale for WOW Australia 2020! Taking over Brisbane Powerhouse 2-5 April, check out the program highlights including Julia Gillard, Christine Anu, Spinifex Gum and more.
Speaking at the launch of the four-day festival, to be held at the Brisbane Powerhouse 2-5 April next year, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said she was proud to support the event returning to Queensland for the next three years.
“WOW is helping to remove the obstacles women and girls face throughout their lives by re-imagining the world where gender bias doesn’t exist, and arriving at solutions for change,” the Premier said.
“The 2020 event speakers include an outstanding line-up of remarkable women and is just a preview of what is to be announced early next year.”
“Julia Gillard, Christine Anu, the 18-member Marliya girls’ choir from Cairns and all of the wonderful participants in WOW Australia 2020 will ensure achieving gender equality and creating more opportunities for women and girls remain part of our ongoing conversation.”
Other guests including Festival Patron Dame Quentin Bryce, Minister for Education Grace Grace, and arts luminaries including Bec Mac (POPSART), Celia White (Vulcana Circus), Debbie Wilks (Cluster Arts, Matilda Awards), and Powerhouse Artistic Director Kris Stewart.
Performances by The Verandah ChiX and Anisa Nandaula made for an exciting afternoon and set the tone for what is sure to be a highlight of the Brisbane festival circuit.
“Uplifting, challenging and life-changing, WOW is a global movement supporting women and girls, where they can share their stories, celebrate their extraordinary achievements and find solutions to the many barriers that still prevent them from realising their full potential,” WOW Australia Executive Director, Cathy Hunt said.
“We want attendees to be inspired, to learn new skills and to go away and change the world.”
