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How will Horizon assess my submission? Submissions for each focus-area will be assessed against the following general criteria: Artistic Merit Vision, ideas and conceptual rationale Clear articulation of creative process Level of experimentation or risk-taking Contribution to diverse cultural...Read more

GooseChase winners flock to Adelaide

The winners of the Horizon Festival 2017 GooseChase competition have been announced with the Cunningham family now looking forward to a trip to Adelaide. Sarah Cunningham and her three children - Isabella (aged 13), Guy (aged 11) and Rory (aged 8) had ear to ear smiles when they heard they had won...Read more

Get set for 10 days of arts-fuelled enjoyment

Hundreds of dedicated artists, producers, organisers, event managers, curators, workers and volunteers have come together to bring a 10-day extravaganza of arts and culture to the Sunshine Coast starting tomorrow (Friday, August 25). To complement the program’s local flavour, the Horizon Festival...Read more

REMIX Academy Summit speaker line-up announced

The globally renowned REMIX Academy Summit returns to the Sunshine Coast as a part of Horizon Festival with an incredible line-up of speakers. REMIX Academy Summits bring together thought leaders from across different industries to tackle the big ideas shaping the future of the creative industries...Read more

Let Horizon take you on a wild GooseChase!

Horizon Festival officially kicks off on August 25 but we’re starting the fun early. The official “horizonartfest” GooseChase starts this Friday, August 18. GooseChase is an online adventure hunt - a fun way for you to explore this year’s festival and see more of the region, plus you could win...Read more

International artist William Close to open Horizon Festival with Australian premiere

International installation artist, musician and visionary William Close will bring his famed Earth Harp to Australia for the first time to ignite the Horizon Festival of Arts and Culture on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast on Friday, August 25. For one night only, the Los Angeles-based artist will...Read more

Horizon Festival - Music

Horizon Festival of Arts and Culture on Queensland’s stunning Sunshine Coast is bursting with events for music lovers. From Friday, August 25 until Sunday, September 3 you can immerse yourself in 10 arts-fuelled days, featuring more than 200 events in visual art, film, literature, performance,...Read more

Horizon Festival – Family

If your kids love being creative, musical, theatrical or artistic, the Horizon Festival of Arts and Culture on Queensland’s stunning Sunshine Coast is just what your family needs. And the great news is, most events are free. From Friday, August 25 until Sunday, September 3 you can immerse yourself...Read more

Horizon Festival program bursting with local, national and international talent

Get set to immerse yourself in 10 arts-fuelled days across the Sunshine Coast with the full Horizon Festival 2017 program released today (July 14). Take off your shoes and explore Architects of Air’s Arboria luminarium, a monumental 10-metre high inflatable structure, rock out to local and...Read more

Nambour set to deliver fringe festival during Horizon

On the fringe of Horizon Festival, a groundswell of unconventional creativity has emerged - Horizon Underground in Nambour. From August 25 to September 3, a 10-day program of experimental works, emerging artists and new experiences awaits. Local artists and producers, with event partner the Old...Read more