Media Releases

“Yarns and Yarning” At Mandurah Library      02-05-2006 03:36 PM

Mandurah City Library will play host to the Yarns and Yarning Circle for the first time as part of the 2006 Stretch Festival celebrations 4-7 May.

Mandurah Turns Toon Town      24-04-2006 06:52 AM

Back by popular demand, the Mandurah Library will host free cartooning workshops during this year’s Stretch Festival 4-7 May. The workshop will be held on Saturday 6 May, with Mandurah’s most talented cartoonist Luke Watson.

“Park My Words” at Mandurah Library      06-04-2006 11:27 AM

This year’s Stretch Festival 4-7 May will include an inspirational project titled ‘Park My Words’.

Choral Performers Unite for Stretch      06-04-2006 11:21 AM

Choral music lovers are in for a treat during this year’s Stretch Festival 4-7 May as Mandurah City Choral Society returns to join in festivities for ‘Stretchin The Chords’, providing a memorable evening of harmonious voices at the Mandurah Performing Arts Centre on Saturday 6 May from 7pm.

Stretching the Techie To Inspire Tech Team of the Future      04-04-2006 10:48 AM

Budding young technicians are being encouraged to register for a free workshop during these April school holidays as part of Mandurah’s Stretch Festival celebrations, with Mandurah Performing Arts Centre’s head Technical Officer Troy Williams hosting “Stretching the Techie” covering various aspects of theatre production.

Stretch To Highlight Wonder Of The Estuary      28-03-2006 01:11 PM

The magnificent Peel Inlet Harvey Estuary will form the focus of an inspirational art exhibition being held during this year’s Stretch Festival at Mandurah Performing Art Centre’s Mandurah Art Gallery between 28 April and 15 May.

Community First Swing Into Action with Hoist Project      16-03-2006 08:00 AM

This year’s Stretch Festival continues to push the boundaries of the public perception of art with the ‘Washing Lines’ project taking centre stage on the Eastern Foreshore.

Moving Masks Add Carnival Feel to Festival      10-03-2006 12:57 PM

Mandurah’s Eastern Foreshore will once again come alive with excitement and colour during the Stretch Festival 4-7 May, thanks to the City of Mandurah, and the efforts of Coordinator Diana Oliver and members of the FAIR Camp programme. The ‘Smarter than Smoking’ Moving Masks Parade, one of the popular highlights of the festival frivolities, will take place on Sunday 7 May.

Top Percussion Act to Shake Up Festival      17-05-2005 10:23 AM

Percussion fans will be treated to the talents of Australia's hottest young percussion group when Tetrafide Percussion performs in Mandjar Square on Sunday 22 May. The performance will form part of the finale of the Stretch Art and Culture Festival which begins on Thursday 19 May.

Pump It Up to Rock Stretch Festival      03-05-2005 02:06 PM

Local young musicians will be offered a unique opportunity to cultivate their craft and gain first hand knowledge of band management from professional managers on Saturday 21 May from 12pm to 2pm during the Stretch Festival.

Going Like the Clappers      28-04-2005 08:21 AM

Local bell ringers will be going like the clappers over the Stretch Festival weekend 19 – 22 May with a line up of public performances on the ancient bells of Christ’s Church in Sholl Street.

Capoeira Provides Flexible Project for Stretch      22-04-2005 03:41 PM

Billy Dower Youth Centre has played host to a series of free Capoeira workshops to mould Mandurah’s young people aged 13 – 24 into performers for this year’s Stretch Festival, beginning on the 19 May.

Stretch Film Project to Create a Rumpus      22-04-2005 03:32 PM

Budding filmmakers from the Peel Region are being encouraged to take part in a 48hr film frenzie as part of this year’s Stretch Festival. The project, Town Rumpus, is open to all ages and coordinated by Project Director Sohan Ariel Hayes whose creative talents will enhance the project with his experience as a professional animator and film maker to Stretch.

Local Artist and Alcoa Offer Unique Creations      12-04-2005 08:47 AM

In 2004 the City of Mandurah formed a partnership with Alcoa to create a unique art form for the Stretch Art and Culture Festival. Created by local artist, Gary Aitken and fabricated by Alcoa apprentices, the aluminum frame and view finders have become a much loved feature on the estuary landscape.

Nomadic Tales of Stretch      06-04-2005 12:08 PM

Residents of Mandurah would already be familiar with the loveable and fun image of the Stretch Festival, the Stretch Man. Created by local artist Coral Lowry this cheerful character is set to travel the world – to stretch his horizons.

Moving Masks To Make Some Noise      06-04-2005 12:00 PM

The Eastern Foreshore will come alive during the Stretch Festival with sound and colour thanks to the efforts of artist Diana Oliver and members of the Fair Camp programme. A parade will take place on 22 May and will be the finale of festival frivolities which is supported by the Smarter than Smoking Campaign.

Choral Society Reach Out      24-03-2005 01:42 PM

160 choral artists will join forces to perform for the first time as one choir at the Stretch Festival in May. ‘Stretching The Cords’ will feature individuals and choirs from as far away as Dunsborough, Bunbury, Clackline and Perth.

Wind and Textile Project Aims to Make Dreams a Reality      24-03-2005 01:38 PM

This year’s Stretch Festival will deliver a new, exciting and innovative project titled “Looking Inward Stretching Outward”, a wind and textile installation that will transform the City’s public spaces into walls of textile colour. The project will see the local community and artists band together.

Photographers And Writers Collaborate To Reveal Artefacts Hidden Depths      14-03-2005 07:33 AM

Stretch Festival organisers are calling on the talents of local amateur photographers and creative writers to take part in a new and exciting project called ‘Telling Our Stories – How The Gramophone Needle Became Blunt’, that aims to delve into the history of artifacts housed at the Mandurah Community Museum.

Stretch Drama Project Needs You!      04-03-2005 07:36 AM

If you fancy yourself as a future celebrity and have a keen interest in drama , a new series of workshops culminating in a special performance during Stretch may be just what you have been waiting for.

Audition Called for Stretchin’ the Beat      08-02-2005 10:42 AM

If you’re a dancer, an athlete, a martial arts master or just consider yourself an all round funkster, here’s your chance to groove to the beat of Stretch — Mandurah’s own art and community festival.

Writing Workshops Appeal to All      31-03-2004 08:00 AM

Whether you're eager to write your own novel or just need some pointers for your next performance, a writing workshop may be what you're looking for.

Falcon Bay Beach Hosts Arts Festival      03-05-2004 08:00 AM

Mother’s Day will provide the perfect opportunity to experience a sand castle extravaganza, as Falcon Bay Beach hosts its first Community Arts Festival as part of this year’s Stretch Festival.

Venue Change for Stretch of the Imagination      29-04-2004 08:00 AM

The must see Stretch of the Imagination production which will form part of this year’s Stretch Festival will be performed on the evening of Saturday 8 May at the Church Studio located at 26 Sutton Street.

Stretch Creates Frame Frenzy      25-03-2004 08:00 AM

Picture frames of all shapes and sizes will soon adorn the windows of the Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, decorated by local artists, businesses, community groups and residents as part of this year’s Stretch Festival.

Local Talent Required for Circus Act      16-03-2004 08:00 AM

If you have ever wanted to run away and join the Circus, now is your chance. Brendan Coleman from Bizurcus will be coming to town to conduct rehearsals for a Stretch Festival project involving stilts and other stunts.

Sculpture Performance Planned For Falcon Bay Beach      09-03-2004 08:00 AM

Falcon Bay Beach will provide a stunning location for a sculpture installation performance and family picnic planned for Mothers Day, 9 May 2004 as part of this year’s Stretch Festival.

Calling All Film Buffs      09-03-2004 08:00 AM

If your busy creating the winning entry for the Just a Minute film festival or if your simply convinced you’re the next Tarintino, upcoming workshops facilitated by the Film and Television Institute could be what your looking for.

Stretch For Just A Minute      17-02-2004 08:00 AM

Think you belong at the Oscars? The Just a Minute Video Competition may be just the opportunity you have been waiting for.

Young People Turn To Drama      09-02-2004 08:00 AM

Mandurah may produce the next Hollywood actor or actress with the help of a successful drama workshop recently run by Council.

Audition Call For Stretchin’ The Beat      05-02-2004 08:00 AM

Calling all young dancers, athletes, martial artists, percussionists and funksters … here’s your chance to groove to the beat of Stretch — Mandurah’s own art and community festival.

Committee Ready To Stretch The Boundaries      27-01-2004 08:00 AM

A willingness to stretch the imagination was a pre-requisite for members of the recently formed Stretch Festival Committee responsible for creating the fantastic art and cultural event planned for May this year.

Cafe Screenings      28-04-2003 12:00 AM

A showcase of 60-second offerings from budding local filmmakers will be on the menu at selected Peel region cafés from next week.

Stretchin' the Beat      10-04-2003 12:00 AM

Take a bunch of teenagers, some totally untrained, and turn them into a disciplined dance troupe in ten weeks — this was the daunting challenge facing Stretch Festival choreographers Rob Griffin, Michelle Little and Ray Buchanan.

Stretch in Just a Minute      19-03-2003 12:00 AM

Are you a budding movie director ready to take on the likes of Baz Luhrmann or Steven Spielberg?

Art And Culture For Festival Program      04-02-2003 12:00 AM

Well recognised as a company committed to ensure art and cultural experiences are available to all members of the community, Alcoa World Alumina of Australia joins other corporate sponsors in presenting Crab Fest 2003, a free event that can will enjoyed by all ages.