Brand X invites artists with a radical edge exploring the ‘live experience’ across contemporary arts, performing arts, art music, live music, multidisciplinary installation and experimental performance to apply for the Live Arts Residency.
This 6 day residency supports early ideas and first-stage projects through access to a rehearsal studio without the pressure of an outcome. It’s a space to test, stretch and innovate.
Artists can generate new ideas, build collaborations, trial concepts or shift practice directions. This is not a rehearsal period…it’s time to experiment.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
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6 days of studio time at City of Sydney Creative Studios
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$1,200 fee + super per artist (for solo, duo or group of up to 3 artists)
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$800 collaborator stipend for solo artists
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Access to Brand X equipment (if available)
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Professional photography
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Optional invitation-only industry showing
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Free annual Brand X Artist Pass for Lead Artists
WHO CAN APPLY:
Applications are welcome from boundary-pushing, form-breaking artists at any stage of their career working in: live music, contemporary performance, theatre, dance, physical theatre, art music, comedy, sound, performance installation, projection, multi-artforms and live art.
Projects must be in early development. This opportunity is not open to students. Artists who have participated in in previous Brand X programs are welcome to apply.
Flexible application submissions available: written, video or interview.
KEY DATES:
- Interview / Oral Application Deadline: Thursday 25 June 2025
- Applications Close: 9am, Wednesday 9 July 2025
- Outcome Notifications: Mid-August 2025
- Residencies: 8th – 13th December 2025
Images: Body of Work, 2024. Photo by Seiya Taguchi. Jack Wardana, 2024. Photo by Seiya Taguchi. Nurosynk 2022. Photo by Christina Mishell.
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