Aunty Roma McGuire began proceedings with a Welcome to Country in the Government House forecourt. 7th February 2020 • Brunch for Perth Festival artists and stakeholders February 7, 2020 By Adele Hollywood The Governor and Ms Annus hosted a brunch for Perth Festival artists and stakeholders to bring together artists with various valued members of the arts community. Today is the first day of the Festival, which runs until Sunday, 1st March showcasing more than 250 events across theatre, music, dance, opera, film, visual arts and literature and ideas. View the full Perth Festival 2020 program (external link) At the brunch, Aunty Roma McGuire gave a Welcome to Country, followed by remarks from the Governor which acknowledged the Festival’s focus on Indigenous culture, and its first home-grown Artistic Director Mr Iain Grandage. Photo gallery Click on the images to save or enlarge Guests arrive at Government House. Perth Festival Artistic Director Mr Iain Grandage delivered a speech after the Governor. Guests mingle in the Gardens. Post navigation 5th February 2020 • ’In Conversation’ with Australian Strategic Policy Institute7th February 2020 • Attended Perth Festival opening events View all Articles