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Brett Sheehy is one of Australia's most accomplished artistic directors, producers and curators. In 2009, the energetic and charismatic Sheehy debuts his first Melbourne International Arts Festival, which runs between 9 -24 October. After successful stints as artistic director for both Sydney and Adelaide's festivals previously, he now has the honour of being the first
person to artistically direct all three major Australian arts festivals.
On the eve of festival's opening on Friday 9 Oct, we caught up with Brett to discuss some of the festival highlights and to gain some understanding of how an international arts festival comes together.
This year's festival line up looks particularly impressive with many Australian debuts including Sasha Waltz, Deutsche Schauspielhaus Hamburg,
Fischerspooner, Sebastian Nubling, Brain Failure, Caroline Stein,
Hofesh Shechter, Beans, Peeping Tom Collective, and Ramallah
Underground. For full program details visit the official festival website.
Directed By Matt Hopper
Shot by Richard Hosking and Winfred K
Edited by Matt Hopper and Winfred K
Production Assistant: Nathan Campbell
