Performing Arts

COVID-19 UPDATE: The Australian Government has ordered Community Venues to close for at least 6-months as of midnight 25 March 2020. The EAST SYDNEY COMMUNITY AND ARTS CENTRE (ESCAC) and the TWT REHEARSAL SPACE are no longer available for hire until further notice.

Brand X offer rehearsal spaces for theatre, music, film and dance practitioners across Sydney. These venues are specifically designed to cater for the needs of Performing Artists to develop their practice, make new work or prepare for production and presentation on stage or screen.

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. Read more

The Meeting Room at ESCAC - Darlinghurst

This state-of-the-art meeting room features a large meeting table, WiFi, AV connectivity, shared kitchenette, foyer and accessible toilets. The space is designed for creative business meetings, planning or presentation as well as being a space suitable for writers or short-term production desk. Read more

ESCAC Performance Space - Darlinghurst

Performance space for hire in Darlinghurst with basic sound and lighting rig available on request. Available weekends as an affordable DIY venue for shows and events with a capacity for 100 patrons. Read more

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. Read more

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BRAND X LAUNCHES DONATION CAMPAIGN TO REOPEN VENUES

COVID-19 has hit Brand X hard. As we manage its seismic consequences for Sydney’s independent artists, the broader creative sector and Brand X itself, we are looking bravely to the future and taking careful measures to help all of us navigate through this challenging time. We invite you to donate now to support our bold plans to re-open our doors.

HELP US TURN THE LIGHTS BACK ON

MEET THE ARTISTS: Joey Pangilinan

Joey Pangilinan is a Freelance Drummer and Tutor who resides in Brand X’s Collective Sound studio in St. Leonards, Sydney. Here he talks to Brand X about his journey to professional practice, his favourite cymbals and his hopes for newborn baby cuddles post-Covid.

PRESENTING ON CAMERA WITH MICHAEL CULLEN

Maybe you are a social media star, or maybe you'd rather hide under the bed, wherever you're at Michael Cullen is here to help. Express yourself with intelligence, grace and wit when that little light goes on. No sinking into the camera's black hole! In a gentle and fun session. 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

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).

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.

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.

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 Visual Arts Studio – St Leonards

Studio space for hire in St Leonards Sydney for Visual Artists seeking affordable, semi-permanent space in which to practice their craft.

What is Brand X?

Brand X is a not-for-profit arts organisation run by Artists for Artists who are in the business of making space for Artists by re-purposing under-utilised properties in Sydney so performing, recording and visual art communities can practice their craft.

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.