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Statement about Freeplay Parallels 2026

Just a few minutes to go! Here’s the livestream link for Parallels 2026. www.youtube.com/live/2i8_ipc...

Parallels 26 is completely SOLD OUT. Thank you to all our community, sponsors and donors - without you, this wouldn’t be possible ♥ Parallels 26 will be livestreamed. You can use this link to get reminded when we’re live: www.youtube.com/live/2i8_ipc...

Final ticket drop for Parallels 26 is live now: events.humanitix.com/parallels-2026

Don't forget to pre-order yourself (and your friends) a sick as t-shirt! Caps, totes and stickers will be available for purchase on the night ･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ✧ events.humanitix.com/parallels-2026

Parallels 26 sold out almost instantly. THANK YOU for your support 💜 If you missed out: Parallels WILL be streamed. And there'll be one final, very small ticket release in October. THANK YOU again to every sponsor and donor who jumped in to support us. Much love xx

EARLY BIRD IS SOLD OUT!!(your crazy gamers, we love you 😎) Do not be sad though, general sale will be live on Monday 14 September at 10am. Brace yourselves 💖 Get ready!

FIRST ROUND OF TICKETS ARE LIVE NOW! Thanks for waiting, Parallels loves you (and loves Games - especially Games!) events.humanitix.com/parallels-2026

Did you know there might be as many as FOUR TIMES as many working gamemakers in Australia than were recorded in the last Census?

We did it 🤑✨ our EOFY appeal for Parallels '26 didn't just hit the goal. We sailed right past it. Because of your generosity: working artists can afford to come, tickets are cheaper for everyone, and WE'RE LIVESTREAMING so no-one misses out. 💛 artists.australianculturalfund.org.au/s/project/a2...

donate before EOFY to help Freeplay bring the weird to Games Week ➿➿ artists.australianculturalfund.org.au/s/project/a2...

Help make sure Parallels stays open to everyone. Donate to Freeplay’s end of financial year appeal. x artists.australianculturalfund.org.au/s/project/a2...

Friday is fast approaching! Speaker submissions close on the 5th of June. Don't overthink it! bsky.app/profile/free...

✦ PARALLELS 2026 — THE CALL-OUT IS HERE ✦ Making a game, and wanna yap about it at Parallels 2026? Now is the time to let us know! Speaker submissions close on the 5th of June. That’s THREE WEEKS. Don't overthink it. Just apply here: forms.gle/j8NkrdqMnwoH...

Submissions to the National Cultural Policy close next Sunday 24 May. We need as many studios, gamemakers and sector support organisations to put in submissions. Freeplay's helpful guide on making a submission can be found here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Announcing: Freeplay is here to stay. Parallels 2026 is coming and we're advocating for games to be funded as art. Read more and get involved: freeplay.net.au/posts/freepl...

The new Freeplay website is now live - Go check it out! 👋👋 www.freeplay.net.au

An update: Unfortunately Freeplay didn’t secure multi-year funding and is potentially looking at its last year of operation. We’re exploring what comes next & want your input. Read our full statement here: www.freeplay.net.au/survey2026 Help us decide our next step here: forms.gle/W4ZSns1bGCX1...

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Steve Dee. His contributions to the community reached far beyond his games. Steve’s family has set up a fundraiser to support Maggie's Rescue on his behalf. If you’re able, please consider donating or sharing www.facebook.com/donate/20568...

1 Hour until Freeplay Parallels! See you all at 6 pm!

Know someone who missed out on Parallels tickets? We rummaged around and found a few more in our pockets - but they're very limited! events.humanitix.com/parallels25

Coming to Parallels on Thursday? We have two additions to the line-up to announce! Building Relationships - @tanatb.housefuckinggame.com (TALK) Dogpile - @folly.studio (PLAYABLE SHOWCASE)

General ticket release is ❗🔔 50% gone 🔔❗

General tickets for Parallels 2025 are now on sale 🎟️ Speaker and playable showcase line-up on our website 📺 www.freeplay.net.au/parallels25

Early Bird sold out! General release in September. Sign up to the mailing list freeplay.net.au for future updates

Parallels returns and early bird tickets are available now. Check out freeplay.net.au for tickets and info, with a full lineup and general release tickets coming in September

Freeplay Angles Market is in full swing!

Thank you to our friends at GamesPond for curating a games showcase at Angles! Check out their event on August 28th here: www.trybooking.com/events/landi...

Come by the Science Gallery at 5pm tonight for our free final night event! Check out these awesome stalls: Indie TTRPGs by Logan and Friends! The Kitty Koven Grit Rook Muscove Arts Alien Lika karrotsoupp Kindreds: A Game of Soulmates by Georgia Symons

Angles Day 3 has begun! And today's tarot card is Death. Here are some themes you can expect from today's track of talks: transformation, endings, change, transition, letting go, release

Freeplay Town Hall is starting now in the theatre. If you have a question about the state of Freeplay you can submit it through this form here: forms.gle/hXwxR3oaJQ6j...

Make your mark on this 100 dollar bill and pass it on. See the progress of @duncancorrigan.bsky.social and @ericaroyle.bsky.social's game from their talk "Should We Play With Our Money?"

Day Two of Freeplay Angles has begun! The theme is Fortune and we've started off strong with a keynote from the @frostygamesfest.com team!

We have our lovely friends at Sabby @sabbygallery.bsky.social here all three days with tons of information and stickers! Join the co-op: sabby.gallery/join/