Exciting festival to be held during CHOGM Perth 2011

The State Government has launched a program of outdoor concerts, world-class exhibitions, art, films, street theatre, and more than 70 free activities as part of the Commonwealth Festival Perth.

The eight-day festival, to be held alongside the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in October, will celebrate the people and cultures of the Commonwealth.

Artists and performers from Australia and 16 Commonwealth countries such as India, South Africa, Barbados, Singapore, New Zealand and the United Kingdom will help the Perth Cultural Centre become the People's Space.

The People's Space will be a central location where the Perth community and visitors can experience live music, markets, multicultural food, displays by Commonwealth organisations, outstanding exhibitions, street theatre, kids' activities, a Speakers' Corner, and films. The festival runs from October 23-30.

CHOGM Perth 2011 – Not just about politics

Perth will play host to two international sporting events as part of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting to be held in Perth in October.

International Super Series Hockey Tournament, Perth

October 20 - 23
Unlike any other hockey tournament in the world, the International Super Series sees Australia play host to some of the world's top teams in an innovative form of the game. With several new and exciting rules developed to make the game even faster and more exciting, fans can expect to see hockey like you have never seen it before.
W: hockey.org.au


Holden Netball Test Series, Perth
October 23
A feast of international netball, featuring four of the top seven teams in the world. Malawi and South Africa play a curtain raiser before the Australian Diamonds take on arch-rivals the New Zealand Silver Ferns in what promises to be another epic battle. This is 'must see' netball - fast, furious and physical, and an opportunity for fans to see some of the world's greatest players in action.
W: netball.asn.au