The Mountain Festival presents cultural, conservation and community events inspired by the unique natural environment of Hobart and its surrounds.
Climate Change Theme for the Festival
Our climate change related performance events and forums were designed to inspire and inform.
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Climate Change Theme for 2008 Mountain Festival
Moving Mountains
A captivating show, involving puppetry, dance, music and text, resulting from creative collaboration between Tasmanian community groups, scientists and artists. It will delight, inform and inspire.More information is available here.
Webbing the Islands
As part of Moving Mountains, an online forum will be run where you can comment on climate change or issues of mountains and islands. Read about how Tasmanian students and academics are participating in and relating to the development of Moving Mountains.More information is available here.
Climate Change Science Panel
A panel of scientists, significant players and holders of knowledge will present and discuss climate change, informing the audience on the latest thinking around this phenomenon.More information is available here.
Making the Transition
This forum is presented by Sustainable Living Tasmania and it's your chance to find out how you and your family can make a difference. People are gathering to share energies, resources and ideas to respond to climate change in creative and supportive ways.More information is available here.
Building the Future - Energy
This film, screening as part of the Mountain Film Festival explores the stories of several forward-thinking individuals who aren't just worried about our planet; they are doing something to help save it. From an enormous solar collector in the Australian outback to hydroelectric power that does not require a dam, you can rest assured that someone is looking out for the rest of us.More information is available here.
Featured Event
Origins
An intrepid group of storytellers and musicians, playing reggae guitar and bass, charango, violin, skins, stones and water, weave their way through songs and tales on a quest that takes them on a timeless journey; on the way meeting Indigenous knowledge, Charles Darwin the great evolutionary biologist, ears always open to a new melody and a new piece of the puzzle.
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Thursday 11th Mar 10