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The first annual Parramasala , a South Asian Arts Festival, took over Parrramatta from 4-8 November with an exciting program that included Indian singer Kailash Kher; a picnic under the stars led by British-Indian composer/producer Nitin Sawhney; the Australian Art Orchestra; and a return to the stage by dancer Anandavalli in collaboration with musicians Anil Srinivasan & Sikkim Gurucharan.  

Musicians, Dancers & Performers

To perform at a number of outdoor and indoor venues in the late afternoons and evenings of the Festival days (4-8th of Nov). The Festival is keen to showcase classical, semi-classical and folk music, as well as innovative and contemporary works in South Asian performing arts. The program/performance should be between 15 and 40 minutes.

Visual Artists

For installations, and forms of regional art, to bring vibrancy, colour, a regional feel, and decoration to the area. The Festival is open to ideas and innovations and keen to receive expressions of interest if artists have interesting ideas. Installations will be centered around the Church St area of Parramatta. 

Expression of Interest

Please send a 1-page expression of interest (for any of the categories above) detailing the following: a summary of your work, background and performances/exhibitions a brief description of your idea for the Festival program any references to your work (website etc) Your contact details and/or organisation details

Please send your expressions of interest (EOI) by 30 August to This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . You will be contacted if you are successful in your EOI. We may request further information or evidence of work.