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Not Your Average MakeUp Tutorial with Natalia Ladyko

MakeUp Artist and Performer Natalia Lady will take you through the basics of makeup for stage and screen and down the rabbit hole into special FX sharing her favourite tips, tricks, tools and products along the way. A2A Training by Brand X is a free program for Artist Pass holders ($25 for general public) of peer-to-peer training for artists to build the practical skills required to work as a freelance multidisciplinary professional in Sydney.
"MEET THE ARTIST" by BRAND X: JIM DENLEY

Jim Denley is an artist working in experimental and improvised sound, he has a studio space at the old Tempe Jets club now managed by Brand X as an experimental music hub. Find out more about Jim Denley.
BRAND X’s REHEARSAL SPACES

We are proudly COVID SAFE! Our Rehearsal spaces in St Leonards and Darlinghurst are now available for bookings. These spaces are designed for Performing Artists preparing for production, training or building their creative practice as well as being a venue suitable for classes and workshops.
ESCAC Rehearsal Space - Darlinghurst

Rehearsal space for hire in Darlinghurst, Sydney for Performing Artists, Dance, Theatre practitioners preparing for production, training or building their creative practice as well as being a venue suitable for performances, events, classes and workshops.

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Performing arts residency

The Flying Nun program at the East Sydney Community and Arts Centre (ESCAC) in Darlinghurst, Sydney showcases outcomes from our performing arts residencies alongside local fringe performance that otherwise wouldn’t see the light of day. Application rounds happen twice yearly. Risk Everything.
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The Flying Nun

Celebrating the fringe, alternative and local contemporary counter-culture, come and be the first audience to witness new performance work fresh out of the rehearsal room and by doing so, support Independent Artists to propel their work on to stages across Sydney.
The Power of the Holy Spirit: Best Experimental

Harriet Gillies has been awarded the "Best Experimental Show" at the 2019 Melbourne Fringe Festival for her new work "The Power of the Holy Spirit" coming to The Flying Nun for 2 nights in November (15 & 16).
ESCAC Rehearsal Space - Darlinghurst

Rehearsal space for hire in Darlinghurst, Sydney for Performing Artists, Dance, Theatre practitioners preparing for production, training or building their creative practice as well as being a venue suitable for performances, events, classes and workshops.
Opportunity: Spaces for Visual Artists and Creative Business

Brand X recently had openings for Visual Artist studios, office space, desk space for Creative Business and Visual Artists at St Leonards. All spaces have access to shared kitchen and Bathroom,NBN wifi, 24/7 access. Affordable spaces for Artists.
Information and funding support packages for local businesses and individuals

Due to COVID-19, Local, State and Federal Governments are offering different packages to support local businesses and individuals. Here is a quick list that can be helpful if you are after some advice or economic support.
Brand X resident artist Tina Fox, finalist at the Woolahra Small Sculpture Prize

Woolahra Small Sculpture Prize Exhibition is on until 3 November at Woolahra Council Chambers. Brand X resident Artists Tina Fox is part of this year exhibition as a finalist.
TWT Rehearsal Space - St Leonards

Rehearsal Space for hire in St Leonards Sydney for companies and ensembles preparing for production. The space is perfect for performance work in production or for casual hire for classes and workshops.
Short Term Empty Property

The City of Sydney and Brand X match properties available on a temporary basis with short term creative projects including creative working studios, exhibition space, creative retail and temporary office space for project work.