The Board of Darwin Festival has announced that experienced arts leader Kate Fell will take over the role of Artistic Director following current AD Felix Preval’s departure after this year’s festival, bringing his six-year tenure to an end.

Kate Fell. Photo supplied.

Fell comes to the role with over 20 years of experience in the arts sector, most recently in the role of Program Director at Brisbane Festival. Previously she served as Executive Producer at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) and Creative Director for Festival 2018 at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, as well as working with Circa Contemporary Circus for seven years.

“I’m incredibly excited to be accepting the role of Artistic Director of Darwin Festival and can’t wait to immerse myself in the Festival program this year before stepping into the role full-time. The Northern Territory has a truly unique creative arts scene, and it offers something that can’t be found anywhere else in Australia. I look forward to becoming a part of this wonderful community and helping lead an international Festival that Territorians can be proud of,” said Fell.