Performance Space | Residencies

December 12, 2017By adminDiversity, Independent Theatre, LGBTI, NSW Arts News, Opportunity, Professional Development, Residency, Theatre Sector News No Comments

RESIDENCIES Performance Space is very excited to be working with PACT Centre for Emerging Artists and Critical Path on some incredible opportunities for artists in 2018! If you’re an artist working solo or as part of a collective be sure to explore the residency and workshop opportunities outlined below. Applications close next month – start … Read More

MEAA releases new Collective Agreement

December 11, 2017By adminIndependent Theatre, National News, NSW Arts News, Professional Development, Research & Advocacy, Support, Theatre Sector News, Valuing the Arts No Comments

MEAA has been working with the industry to develop its new Collective Agreement. You can download it from the MEAA website here.   Theatre Network NSW with members of MEAA’s Independent Theatre Committee, Critical Stages, and other Independent theatre representatives have developed a NSW working group to increase coordination of the many individual efforts of … Read More

Walk Now shares its story

December 11, 2017By adminDiversity, Independent Theatre, Inspiration, Networked, Showcase, Spaces and Resources, Valuing the Arts, Wellbeing No Comments

Sam Cosentino, Producer/Director/Writer, wrote a short article for Theatre Network NSW on developing his company ‘Walk Now Productions’ and its upcoming show ‘My Carer’. By sharing some of Walk Now’s story TNN hopes it will provide ideas and inspiration for others working hard in the independent theatre sector of Australia. ‘My Carer’ is a deeply … Read More

Theatre Network Australia’s 2017 Indie Survey

November 22, 2017By adminIndependent Theatre, National News, Networked, Research & Advocacy, Valuing the Arts No Comments

INDIE CREATIVES  – THIS IS HOW WE DO IT – is centred on working trends and going rates for various independent activities. This research would feed into TNA’s advocacy work, and sector development programs and events in 2018 and beyond. It should take around 10 min to complete. Access the survey here: ow.ly/XAA330gI08q  

Belvoir Reopens Downstairs Theatre to Independent Artists 

November 22, 2017By adminFellowships, Independent Theatre, NSW Arts News, Opportunity, Professional Development, Theatre Sector News, Valuing the Arts, Venues/Theatres No Comments

Fabulous news from Belvoir that we thought we’d share: 25A Announced: In 2018 Belvoir will launch a new independent theatre program which will see the beloved Downstairs Theatre given to teams of artists for free. “This is the lynchpin of our support for independent and emerging artists,” said Flack.“There’s nothing so valuable when you’re learning your … Read More

City of Sydney Venue Grants for Live Performance and Theatre

September 18, 2017By adminFunding, Independent Theatre, NSW Arts News, Spaces and Resources, Theatre Sector News, Venues/Theatres No Comments

City of Sydney’s revised Business Support Grants program are open and are suitable for theatre and live performance venues.  •             Live music and performance – matched grant up to $30,000 for venue improvements to grow and enhance the quality and quantity of programming, improve in-venue health and safety or improve venue acoustics. •             Night-time diversification … Read More

Looking for a Sydney Venue? PACT 2018 Venues

September 5, 2017By adminIndependent Theatre, Industry Training, Inspiration, Opportunity, Professional Development, Showcase, Theatre Sector News, Venues/Theatres No Comments

Venues and more at PACT… Looking for a unique venue? Located in the heart of Erskineville, PACT is in close proximity to public transport and dining options. PACT features a black box theatre space, a bar, foyer area and an urban courtyard. Give your next event the creative edge and enquire today. Email PACT General … Read More

Heads Will Roll & Armour Day by Self Help Arts and 107

July 17, 2017By adminDiversity, Independent Theatre, Industry Training, Networked, NSW Arts News, Opportunity, Support, Wellbeing No Comments

Self Help Arts & 107 Present …An arts and mental health weekend at 107! Heads Will Roll Heads Will Roll is a multidisciplinary installation work, created by Self Help Arts with artists from the wider community, exploring the mental health experience of artists. Created through a series of collaborative workshops in writing, movement, visual arts, photography, … Read More

Critical Stages Call-Out to Indy Producers

June 2, 2017By adminIndependent Theatre, National News, Opportunity, Theatre Sector News, Touring No Comments

EOI’s now open to Independent Theatre Producers, Artists and Companies around Australia  Critical Stages is launching its first annual call-out to artists looking to tour around Australia, and especially to regional Australia. Here’s what we are looking for in touring productions: Our focus is on contemporary theatre and predominantly text-based theatre, music theatre or cabaret. … Read More