Willow Grove is more than a building. This Italianate villa on Philip Street, Parramatta, was built in 1891 by draper, Annie Gallagher. It is a site of much controversy at the moment because of decisions to move the building from its’ current site to make...
A new term of Club Weld has started and we’re excited to see everyone again. Club Weld expanded over the break and we are welcoming some fantastic new musicians this term - this means we’re now running on Tuesdays AND Wednesdays! The studio is operating...
Since the beginning of 2020, I.C.E. has been strengthening its relationship with First Nations communities. To achieve a deeper engagement with the community, and more meaningful partnership on projects, I.C.E. has moved to address First Nations leadership within its governance structure by appointing Dharug Traditional...
We spoke to writer/producer Ravi Chand about his experience in the recent Greenlight pitching lab, Project Greenlight. Ravi’s heartfelt documentary-in-development ‘Five Year Grandma’ received the top vote from the participating ‘wise crowd’. I.C.E: Tell us about 'Five Year Grandma', what is your one line pitch for...
Re-building connections with the local Darug community is a priority for I.C.E. We know that for successful, respectful and ethical practice, we need a deeper engagement with community, and deeper consultation on projects. To achieve this, we’ve been looking at our leadership structure and will...
New Age Noise Collective’s first compilation tape “Constellation” is dropping on 25 June, 2020. The compilation features nine tracks spanning genres from experimental, DIY, ambient, and gutter rap. This album is a milestone step forward for both the collective and for Western Sydney music. The album...
Refugee Week Official Events Speaking Up, Speaking Out, Speaking With: Advocacy Challenges for Civil Society’s Work with Migrants in Vulnerable Situations Donating to Jesuit Refugee Service Foodbank The Bower, House to Home Donate to The Bower Donate to Settlement Services International Jesuit Refugee Service, COVID Winter Appeal donations Western Sydney MRC, Donate NSW...
Our hearts are with those fighting for justice and accountability in the US. We also acknowledge that racialised police injustice is not an issue exclusive to the US. Here, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders face the highest incarceration rates globally (1), with over 400 Blak deaths...
Therese Chen is a producer and filmmaker with Phoenix Eye Film Productions in Fairfield, Western Sydney. In 2018 Therese attended I.C.E.'s Produce Perfect skills development workshops for emerging screen content producers, and in 2019 was a finalist in the Greenlight pitching workshops with I.C.E. and Compton School....
It is our pleasure to announce that two of Information + Cultural Exchange’s Board Members have been appointed new Executive positions within the Board. Congratulations to Mehal Krayem on her appointment to Deputy Chair, and Jenna Cork on her appointment to Assistant Treasurer. Deputy Chair, Mehal Krayem...
