Local talent program supports alt-rock, interrogates conspiracies and opens up shared spaces

The 2025 MERRIGONGX artists’ program, presented by Merrigong Theatre, showcases the breadth of local talent from the Illawarra region, NSW. The initiative supports a range of ambitions, from in-house creative developments to fully staged public presentations of new work, with fundamentals such as financial, technical, marketing and artistic resources.

Alt-rock, pop and ballads intertwine in the work of Lucy Heffernan, who will perform Dog People from 19-21 June. It’s a story about love, loyalty and loss, using music to explore primal instincts.