OzAsia Festival has announced its 2021 program. Now in its 14th year, the festival celebrates the work of leading Asian Australian artists. Building on last year’s online offerings, this year marks the first full program headed by OzAsia’s new Artistic Director, Annette Shun Wah. Her program will include over 30 ticketed and free events, including 11 world premieres and two Australian premieres. More than 300 artists will take part.

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Belle Chen. Photo © Billie Tun

“This year’s distinctive and forward-looking program presents a wealth of exceptional talent and exciting new voices. I invite audiences to enjoy exploring the many treats we have in store, and I can’t wait to see you all in October,” said Shun Wah.

Taking place between 21 October and 7 November at the Adelaide Festival Centre and Her Majesty’s Theatre, the festival launches with the Australian premiere of Destinations, composed and performed by acclaimed Australian avant-garde pianist Belle Chen, with visual installations by London based artist Mario Radev. An associate of the Royal Academy of Music, Chen is at...