A truly international Festival, it features major presentations by visiting artists from countries including Russia, India, Sudan, Indonesia, Japan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, the People's Republic of China, Iraq, Lithuania, Ireland, South Africa, Israel, Syria and Ukraine.

Some local and international artists featuring in the program include Joss Stone, Emmanuel Jal, Chunky Move, The Black Arm Band, Okkervil River, Ricki Lee Jones, Kronos Quartet, Red Stitch Actors Theatre, Balletlab, Victorian Opera and many more.