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ABOUT RISING
RISING is a festival that you do, in a city that does it best: music, food, art and culture under moonlight in the heart of Naarm (Melbourne, Australia). The next RISING is 07â18 June 2023.
View the 2022 RISING program.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is RISING?
A. RISING is Victoria's flagship festival of music, food, art and culture, under moonlight. A microcosm of Australiaâs creative capital here and now. RISING returns in 07â18 June 2023.
Q. When will the program be announced?
A. The full program for RISING 2023 will be announced in March 2023. Check out our 2022 program here.
Q. Iâm not sure if RISING is for me. What kind of events are in the program?
A. RISING is for everyone. From visual art, installations, performance and live music to unique food events, weâll have all kinds of experiences for you to enjoy whatever youâre into.
Q. Who is curating the festival?
A. Hannah Fox and Gideon Obarzanek are RISINGâs co-Artistic Directors and co-CEOs, and lead a diverse team of national and international arts professionals in programming the festival.
Q. How is the festival funded?
A. RISING is funded by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria and Visit Victoria. We also receive support through City of Melbourne and the Australian Government, as well as a range of sponsors and donors.
Q. I would like to volunteer, intern or work for RISING. How do I apply?
A. Thank you for your interest! We advertise employment opportunities on our Jobs page and will be advertising any volunteering opportunities on our social channels (follow us here, here, here and here and via email (subscribe here).