ALL ACCESS Festival Pass: Enjoy the ENTIRE Impact Festival
THE ALL ACCESS FESTIVAL PASS PROVIDES ENTRY into the TRIPLE BILL: Friday 28th, PLAGIARY on Saturday 29/Sunday 30th, IMPACT CURATES Sunday 30th, 4x WORKSHOPS, artist talks, networking events and more. BE QUICK as the IMPACT FESTIVAL ACCESS PASS IS LIMITED.
TRIPLE BILL: Three dynamic new works by leading national and international choreographers.
Thursday 27th and Friday 28th August 2026 @ 7.30pm. (running time: approx 1 hour) A dynamic night of professional contemporary dance performance featuring three original short works created on Catapult's Professional Company by acclaimed choreographers Jack Ziesing, Tara Jade Samaya and James Batchelor. Experience three distinct artistic voices as they bring bold ideas, innovative movement and contemporary perspectives to the stage in an unforgettable evening of new Australian dance.
PLAGIARY: a work by Alisdair Macindoe. An entirely new show generated before your eyes in collaboration with live contemporary dance improvisors.
Saturday 29th August @ 7.30pm and Sunday 30th August @ 3.30pm (running time: 55 minutes). Each show is wildly different, as seven talented local performers are fed instructions live through earpieces. Sometimes the AI delivers awkward or surreal commands. At other moments, it uncovers surprising poetry or laugh-out-loud absurdity, pushing the dancers to connect, clash, and surprise us at every turn.
IMPACT CURATES: PERFORMANCE PROGRAM
Sunday 30th August @ 7.30pm (running time: approx 1.5 hours). A platform for bold new ideas, fresh voices and exciting contemporary performance from across Australia.<br /> This curated program brings together a selection of short works by independent choreographers and dance artists, offering audiences a unique opportunity to experience a diverse range of artistic perspectives, creative processes and movement languages in one dynamic event.
Purchase an Impact Festival Performance Pack: Enjoy all of the IMPACT FESTIVAL Performances
The Performance Pass provides access to the Triple Bill: Friday 28th, Plagiary: Saturday 29th, Impact Curates: Sunday 30th. Enjoy all of the performance events that Impact has to offer!
IMPACT CURATES: DANCE ON FILM
Saturday 29 August @ 2.00pm (running time: approx1 hour). Dance on Film showcases a compelling collection of short dance films from regional, national and international artists, celebrating the unique relationship between choreography and film. Discover diverse stories, perspectives and creative approaches as movement comes alive on screen through this curated program of innovative dance on film.
TASTER WORKSHOPS
The Impact Festival will be hosting deep-dive masterclasses with 4 outstanding Australian professional artists: Nick Power, Jack Ziesing, James Batchelor and Tara Jade Samaya. The workshops are for emerging and professional artists. 1 day or 2 day workshop passes are available. Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th @ 9am - 11am
ART & INSIGHT - Artist Talks and Panels
Across the Festival enjoy Artist Talks, Panel Discussions and Insights. Includes: First Nations Stories curated by Neville Boney, choreographers' panels, one-on-one conversations and more. Go beyond the performance and gain unique insights into the creative processes, stories and ideas shaping contemporary dance today. Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th
CAREER PATHWAYS
Hear from James Batchelor and Jack Ziesing on their extraordinary careers in dance. An in-depth conversation about the trajectory of their pathways through dance to both national and international stages. Gain valuable insights into artistic development, career sustainability and the opportunities and challenges of building a life in contemporary dance. Saturday 29 August @ 11.15am
FIRST NATIONS STORIES
Curated by Neville Williams Boney, this artist panel explores the work of First Nations choreographers, the stories they tell, and the significance of their artistic practice. The conversation will examine the importance of sharing these stories on both national and international stages, and the role of dance in celebrating culture, identity and connection. Join us for a powerful discussion on cultural storytelling, artistic leadership and the impact of First Nations voices in contemporary performance. Saturday 29th @ 12.15pm
DANCE ON FILM
An in-conversation discussion with nationally and internationally recognised dance film creators Sue Healey and The Samaya Wives. This engaging discussion will explore the role of dance on film within the contemporary dance ecology, examining how screen-based work expands audiences, creates new artistic possibilities and preserves choreographic practice. Discover how choreography and filmmaking intersect to create powerful new forms of storytelling and artistic expression. Saturday 29 August @ 4.00pm
ON THE COUCH
Join Nick Power, Artistic Director of Force Majeure, as Nick discusses his extraordinary choreographic journey. Hear about his creative processes, the works he creates, the influences that shaped his practice, and the evolution of Nick's career across the Australian dance landscape. An inspiring conversation with such a highly respected artist whose work continues to shape contemporary dance in Australia and beyond. Sunday 30 August @ 12.00pm
IN CONVERSATION
Join us for an informal conversation with Alisdair Macindoe about his work Plagiary and his remarkable career as one of Australia's most innovative contemporary dance artists. This artist talk will take place on stage immediately following the matinee performance of Plagiary x Catapult. Gain unique insight into the creative ideas, artistic influences and collaborative processes that have shaped Macindoe's acclaimed body of work. Sunday 30 August @ 4.30pm
NETWORKING EVENTS
Every evening, Impact Festival will host informal networking events at the Warners Bay Hotel. Grab a table, enjoy a drink and a meal, and connect with friends, artists and industry peers from across the Festival. A relaxed opportunity to continue conversations, build new connections and celebrate contemporary dance with the wider festival community. From 6.00pm each evening
