Seconds before the audience entered the performance space at ICE, Director Sally Sussman gathered us all in a circle and made us just contemplate, breathe and exhale… Just be in the moment. Nasrin interrupts: “What’s this? Are we preparing for a war?!”. Laughter broke the silence...
Here are Sophia’s 15 top tips for new screen content producers...
[gallery] I’ve found myself on a little wooden ferry in Sydney Harbour whilst a summer storm breaks overhead, I’ve walked through the streets of Parramatta on a Friday night with a group of 20 people, a megaphone and a hi-viz vest, I’ve sat between Héctor Zamora...
‘Grass Roots’ is about what it’s like growing up as an immigrant in Western Sydney (in particular, in the Fairfield, Cabramatta region). It draws on the life-long friendships that are forged within our socio-economic bubble, from the career choices we make and our parent’s expectations,...
Is it bad luck in theatre to secretly wish for rehearsals to go on a little longer, especially when they all end with a fabulous feast? ...
Question marks over your budget can be the difference between your application getting over the line and ending up in the bin....
The people assessing your application will probably be reading hundreds of submissions. To capture their attention and maintain their interest you need to keep your arguments and language simple, direct and easily digestible....
Having worked as an arts manager, Gallery Director, cultural producer and curator since the early 1990s I’ve written a lot of grant applications across a myriad of artforms - the visual and performing arts, community art, public art, capital works. ...
We’re nearing the end of the January silly season, which means 2016 has begun in earnest and a host of grant programs will be opening soon. Here are some tips to help you get money or mo’ money for your project....
It’s true many musicians today could relate their career experiences to these lyrics written by Bryan Ferry in 1982. In a time of industry upheaval many modern musicians well may wonder, surely there is more than this? ...