Preview: George Town Festival 2019

PENANG, MALAYSIA – Back for its 10th edition this weekend, the annual George Town Festival returns with a promise to deliver an  entirely new way of experiencing arts to everyone. This year, the Festival embodies the idea of making arts accessible to all, regardless of age or background, with a range of programmes that take place all around the historic city. From traditional auditoriums to halls, shophouse … Continue reading Preview: George Town Festival 2019

George Town Festival Final Weekend: ConneXions – Passion Made Possible

GEORGE TOWN, MALAYSIA – The  2018 George Town Festival is now into its final weekend, and here, will see a unique collaboration with the Singapore Tourism Board. In ConneXions, a spiritual sequel to the successful programmes SIN-PEN Colony and Causeway Xchange, George Town will see the best of Singapore and Penang culture showcased over the three days, ranging from fashion to music, art to food. From 31st … Continue reading George Town Festival Final Weekend: ConneXions – Passion Made Possible

George Town Festival Week Three: Breaking The Boundaries of Theatre (20th – 26th August)

GEORGE TOWN, MALAYSIA – In the third week of the annual George Town Festival, we go full speed ahead into theatrical productions, with several theatre companies from both Malaysia and the world coming together to present some unique stories that utilise the magic of the medium to create unforgettable experiences: Presented by The Temple of Arts, Under the Kayon Tree features some of Malaysia’s top musicians and … Continue reading George Town Festival Week Three: Breaking The Boundaries of Theatre (20th – 26th August)

George Town Festival Week Two: A Taiwanese Takeover (13th – 19th August)

GEORGE TOWN, MALAYSIA – Moving into the second week of the annual George Town Festival, this time we see the festival receiving a strong Taiwanese focus, as the programme moves to highlight Taiwan’s creative landscape through talks and art. Read on for more about how you should plan your week at George Town! Presented by Taiwanese group La Cie MaxMind, Isle of Dreams is a mythological, end … Continue reading George Town Festival Week Two: A Taiwanese Takeover (13th – 19th August)

George Town Festival 2018: Opening Weekend Highlights and A Talk with Festival Director Joe Sidek

GEORGE TOWN, MALAYSIA – Over the last 8 years, the annual George Town Festival has grown from small town art showcase to a massive, internationally renowned gathering of global artists, transforming Penang into a hub of entertainment and excitement for a month. As it moves into its 9th year this coming weekend, the festival is now bigger and better than ever, receiving over 200 proposals … Continue reading George Town Festival 2018: Opening Weekend Highlights and A Talk with Festival Director Joe Sidek