Staff of Brand X Read the profiles of our staff at Brand X. Expand JAMES WINTER – Director James graduated from the Centre for the Performing Arts (Adelaide) in 1993. As a Theatre Director, James has worked for the State Opera Company of South Australia, State Theatre Company of South Australia, Restless Dance Company, D Faces of Youth Arts, Urban Myth Theatre of Youth, AIT Arts, Shopfront, Ashfield Youth Theatre, Belvoir Youth Express and The Studio at the Sydney Opera House. James co-founded Brand X in 2005 and since then has worked on 18 re-purpose projects with the company and consulted for the private and public sectors on cultural infrastructure. He currently sits on the City of Sydney Cultural and Creative Sector Advisory Panel. SAM JOHNSON – Operations Manager Sam is an experienced operations lead with an active interest in arts and performance. He is a participant in NIDA’s 2023 Actors Studio and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Government and International Relations from the University of Sydney. Sam comes to Brand X from a consulting background and most recently worked with Deloitte for over four years in the firm’s specialist operations practice. Prior to Deloitte, Sam worked for several years in various roles within financial services, non-profit, government, and start-up organisations. When he’s not working you’ll find Sam at a gig or his inner west local. TARA MORELOS – Executive Administrator Tara is an artist, curator and cultural producer with a Master of Visual Arts from Sydney College of the Arts. In her 10 years at dLux MediaArts, as Program Manager and later, Director she was responsible for the design and delivery of a national touring program of exhibitions and socially-engaged art and technology workshops with young people in regional and remote Australia. Also the Creative Director of Sculpture in the Vineyards, an outdoor sculpture exhibition and community cultural event in Hunter Valley for 13 years, she currently curates an eco-art prize celebrating the GreenWay, an inner west, sustainable transport corridor. DOUG WALKER – Facilities Manager Doug graduated from the Australian Institute of Music during which time he became involved with BalconyTV Sydney as Audio Recording Engineer from 2013–2019. During his time with this team he helped local musicians from all over Australia in reaching a wider audience for their music via social media platforms. After BalconyTV, Doug continued recording live music in many of Sydney’s most well known venues including Manning Bar, Crowbar, and The Vanguard, for local and international acts such as We Lost The Sea, Phantogram, Stick To Your Guns, and Dee Snider. AESHA HENDERSON – Program Manager Aesha is a visual artist, freelance theatre designer, and project manager. She holds an honours degree in Visual Arts from Sydney College of the Arts and has spent over 10 years working extensively in theatre and events as a lead artist, installer, project manager, creative director, and community artists. Her speciality has become making large-scale puppets, puppeteering and installation-making for performers. Aesha has created work for Force Majeure, ERTH, Studio A, Tropfest, Cementa, MCA, Sydney Mardi Gras, Campbelltown Arts Centre, Sydney Opera House, National Theatre of Parramatta and Redline Productions. Her passion is in creating and facilitating creative projects that enrich community experiences and support artists practice and ability to experiment. FIONA BOIDI – Marketing ManagerFiona holds a BA Communication Studies from the University of Wollongong, has studied Event Management at University of Sydney Continued Education and holds a Diploma of Acting from Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute, New York. Fiona has a wealth of experience in marketing, media, theatre producing and event management, with over 15 years experience working in the theatre and arts industry. Fiona has worked for some of Australia’s leading arts companies such as Sydney Theatre Company, Carriageworks and NIDA. She also has a passion for humanitarian work having volunteered on the ground with various charity organisations in Cambodia and Africa. JAMIE EXWORTH – Senior Technician Jamie has been kicking around theatre and live events for a good part of two decades. He fell into the tech side of events while studying Theatre Studies and English Literature at UNE, Armidale. In addition to working on countless student and community productions in Armidale, Jamie also gained a Diploma in Film and Media from the Armidale Film School. From there it was a blur jumping into the Sydney Community Theatre scene working a range of productions from Short n Sweet to Technical Managing the Tamarama Rock Surfers Theatre company and their venues at The Old Fitzroy and Bondi Pavilion. Since then he has worked just about every role across a range of theatre and live events from theatre, festivals, exhibitions and TV Award shows. Jamie is a qualified rigger, lighting technician, mech, and Technical/Production manager. JOHANNES MULJANA – IT Technician Johannes Muljana graduated with a Bachelor of Visual Arts (Hon) from Sydney College of the Arts in 2010, majoring in Electronic Arts. He has worked as a visual and installation artist producing media, transmission, sculptural and interactive works over the past 15 years. He has also been working as an educator, mentor and lecturer in the fields of programming, app and web development, and project management. IAN SINCLAIR – Program Coordinator Ian Sinclair is an experimental artist, playwright and curator. Spanning immersive and participatory installations, antidisciplinary collaborations and large-scale, worldbuilding artworks. His projects consider queerness, kinship and the ethical quandaries of cultural spectacle. Sinclair’s Live Art partnership Pony Express, lampoons soft and hard power structures, to create immersive alternate realities in which audiences explore post-sustainability and ecological futures. Sinclair has exhibited and toured, nationally and internationally, from major contemporary art institutions to non-traditional venues. His most recent live artwork presentations include The Queer Woodchop (MONA FOMA, 2023); Extreme Forces (The Art Gallery of NSW, 2023) and Ecosexual Bathhouse (The Overkill Festival, Netherlands, 2022). SOPHIE DAVIS – Marketing Coordinator Sophie Davis is a Northern Rivers bred, Sydney based stage and screen writer. She has a bachelor’s degree from QUT in stage and screen production and a Masters degree from the National Institute of Dramatic Arts in Writing for Performance. Since graduating, she has written and produced new works with NIDA, Old 505, NORPA, FruitBox Theatre & Sydney Fringe. She is currently in development for a new Australian queer netball musical Nails Must Be Kept Short. Her masters thesis Silly to Think and never question the Absurd: integrating the female heroine in Absurdist Playwriting is published in Etudes journal for theatre practitioners and emerging scholars. ADITYA RAINA – Digital Marketing CoordinatorRaina is a dynamic professional with dual master's degrees in Marketing and Business Analytics from the University of Wollongong, achieved in 2023. His academic and professional journey showcases a deep-rooted passion for understanding and leveraging the digital marketing landscape through a keen analytical lens. In parallel, Raina has nurtured a separate, equally profound passion for spoken word poetry since 2015, demonstrating versatility and creativity. This blend of rigorous data analysis and emotive storytelling defines Raina's unique profile, distinguishing him as a marketer with a rich, multidimensional approach to communication and strategy. IRIS HIGGINBOTHAM – Venue Technician Graduating from the University of Sydney (BA) with a double major in Film, and Theatre and Performance studies, she has a special interest in modern cinema and the intersection between art, film and performance. Iris is, at her heart, a creative. A writer, crafter, experimental filmmaker, photographer and stage/event technician working on Gadigal land, Iris likes to give everything a go before committing - like a new Messina flavour or a relationship. Iris has produced and acted for the Sydney Fringe Festival, interned for Sydney Film Festival, and volunteered with AFI/AACTA. She is currently coordinating production for Bankstown Art Centre’s ‘Arts Alive’ festival as part of the Create NSW Culture Up Late program. She is also an avid hiker and swimmer having recently completed the El Camino de Santiago, walking over 300 kilometres in 10 days. JESS SMALLWOOD – Audio Technician Jess graduated with a Bachelor of music from the Academy of Music and Performing Arts as a singing major in 2015 and then with a diploma in sound production from St Leonards Tafe in 2019. She's been involved in numerous musical projects including the neo/indie soul band ‘Sunset Place’ who have released 2 EPs and have been performing on Gadigal land for 5 years. Jess has also spent this time composing for strings, woodwind and brass in multiple DIY spaces across Sydney. Alongside this, she has been producing for her other project, 'HAMS', which released its debut single 'Don't Be Long’ in 2021 with fellow musician and beat boxer Rex Mai Le. Jess has spent the last 6 months of 2023 travelling the world where she performed solo in the UK, Europe and Asia and has returned excited to get stuck into the next creative project. JOHN PALMERI – Facilities Coordinator John is a creative/dramatic individual. Having graduated with a Bachelor of Performance from AIM Dramatic Arts, he developed a rounded education of theatre-making, both on and off stage, then going on to both work with and take various short courses at other schools and companies around Sydney. With a background in live events, design, improv, stage, screen, film, tech, crewing, theatre, performance, customer service and sales… He has a strong work ethic. A passion for the arts all while making himself and others laugh or smile. When he’s not working you’ll find John dancing to the beat of his own drum or laughing extremely loud to some kinda film or show. CHRIS DAVIS – ESCAC Coordinator Since graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts ([dis]Honours) they have worked in, on, and around many projects across stage and screen including The Old 505, ABCTV and Open Air. Suffering a fear of wasps, Chris is one of the many people in the world. Born in the wrong century, Chris would have been perfectly suited as a court jester or other professional fool, alas that was never to be. After spending 2 months as Technician at CoSCS by Brand X, Chris was promoted to Majordomo of ESCAC where you'll find them bending over backwards (occasionally from demonic possession) for hirers and programmed artists making work in our Darlinghurst space. CHRISTINA MISHELL – Marketing Coordinator (Maternity Leave) Christina has an interest in photography, film, and set building. Having studied art and completed her Masters in film, she'll talk your ear off about films. On the side, she runs an open mic short film night called Kino Sydney, which showcases a diverse range of films in a non-competitive setting, building on film community and inclusivity. When she gets the chance she enjoys creating short film claymations to screen, combining her interest in set building and still life photography. CHARLOTTE OTTON – Program Administrator Charlotte is a Gadigal based theatre maker, actor and producer. Since graduating WAAPA in 2017, she spent five years creating work in Boorloo. Her solo work Feminah garnered five major Fringe awards and eight nominations, allowing her to tour the work internationally. She wrote and co-devised award-winning works Let me finish. and a 30-Day Free Trial. As an actor, she's worked for Black Swan State Theatre Company, The Last Great Hunt, Barking Gecko Theatre Company, SPPT, KUNST Productions & Belvoir 25a to name a few. She is currently developing a new experimental comedy work called I Watched Someone Die on Tik Tok (previously developed through Performance Space Live Dreams and now with Flying Nun Season 8).
Board of Brand X Read the profiles of our Board of Management. Expand DALE HOLLINGSWORTH – Chair Dale has worked in the arts sector for over 15 years, having held senior management positions with some of Australia’s leading arts companies; including Director of Corporate Services for Carriageworks, General Manager for the Australian Centre for Photography, Performance Space and Australian Design Centre Object. Prior to the roles as Financial Administrator for Barking Gecko Theatre Company and Management Accountant for the British Film Institute. He founded ARTANDBUSINESS in 2017 to provide arts organisations with financial and business services and to share his experience of the unique financial and management requirements of the Arts and Not-For-Profit sector. REBECCA ANGEL – Member Rebecca has worked in real estate and development for over 20 years. Having held senior roles within multiple world class organisations and across the globe, her experience spans high profile architecture and city-shaping development across various asset classes and contexts. Rebecca founded Level Six Venture Management in 2011 – a property development advisory assisting clients with the origination, strategic brief, design and execution of projects, with the strong desire to make an impact through the full value chain. Rebecca understands and supports the hugely critical role that a meaningful creative fabric plays in our cities and the economic, social and sustainable value that results for our societies. Rebecca holds a Bachelor of Architecture from University of Adelaide and a Master of Business Administration from University of Chicago. JOHN HUGHES – Treasurer John Hughes is the Chief Executive Officer of Luna Park Sydney, the iconic heritage-listed amusement park that has been an integral part of Sydney’s cultural and social fabric for over 88 years. The Sydney Harbour icon is one of the most intact art-deco amusement parks in the world and presently welcomes over 1.2 million visitors per year. Prior to Luna Park, John was the Head of Fox Studios Australia, the region’s largest integrated film and television production facility and industry hub. In the 3.5 years that John ran the Disney-owned business, the Studio attracted almost $1bn of international production to Sydney, consolidating Fox Studios as a leader and centre of excellence in the NSW creative industries sector. John holds an Executive Master of Business Administration from UTS and a Bachelor of Business & Commerce (Property) from UWS. He is a board member & Treasurer of not-for-profit arts organisation, Brand X, the former Deputy Chair of the City of Sydney’s Sustainable Destination Partnership and a former board member of Ausfilm and Screen Producers Australia. CLARA KLEMSKI – Secretary Clara is a senior lawyer with broad experience across the arts, policy and cultural planning. She is passionate about working with artists and arts organisations in making space for creativity, having worked at the Arts Law Centre of Australia, the Australia Council for the Arts and for large private law firms in environment and planning law. She is currently a Senior Associate at law firm Mills Oakley, with expertise in planning, environment and development law. In addition to her legal qualifications Clara holds a Bachelor of Environmental Management, a Graduate Certificate in Arts and Cultural Management, and a Master of Administrative Law and Policy. Clara started her theatre making practice with Shopfront Contemporary Arts Centre and has produced, directed and written work for Sydney Fringe Festival, Rock Surfer's SUMMER CAMP, and developed work with Brand X as both a playwright and former burlesque dancer. JODIE WAINWRIGHT - Member Jodie is a seasoned arts management professional with a proven track record in cultivating purpose-driven organizations. She is a passionate believer in the transformative power of stories and their ability to bring communities together, bridge divides, and most importantly, resonate with audiences to drive positive change. In addition to her position on the Brand X board, she is currently the CEO of Milk Crate Theatre, a leading Australian arts organisation working at the intersection of arts, homelessness, mental health, and disability. Before joining Milk Crate Theatre, Jodie's career encompassed diverse roles in marketing, development, and leadership for organisations including the Cancer Council, Sydney Opera House, and the Red Cross. Jodie holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Sydney, and she has continued to advance her career in the social impact arena. She was recognized as a Fellow in the prestigious Social Impact Hub 2023 Fellowship. Furthermore, she was recently honoured with the Business NSW regional prize for Outstanding Community Leadership in the Sydney Metropolitan area.
2022 Expand CITY OF SYDNEY: Musicians, filmmakers, painters and more set up shop on Bathurst Street. CITY OF SYDNEY: Meet the creatives living and working in reduced-rent spaces in the inner city. MIRAGE: New five-story creative centre opens in Sydney.
2021 Expand TIMEOUT SYDNEY: Check out this really cool creative studio opening in the City CITY HUB: New inner-city creative hub possible trend for Cities post-lockdown CONCRETE PLAYGROUND: The City of Sydney and Brand X are launching a new state-of-the-art creative studio in the CBD
2020 Expand SYDNEY GIG GUIDE: Brand X launches the Flying Nun series 5.2 SURRY HILLS CREATIVE PRECINCT: Brand X back in action after Lockdowns CITY HUB: ESCAC Theatre, Back In Business
Income Generation Our programs create opportunities for artist to generate income from their craft to assist in the sustainability of their practice, enabling creative risk-taking in the pursuit of contemporary culture for the local community. Expand "Brand X creates an inclusive community within the East Sydney Arts precinct that has helped APY Gallery to build and nurture relationships with local arts and marketing stake holders including the City of Sydney. We have been thrilled to be partnering with Brand X and hope to continue to build on this relationship. APY Gallery will be continuing to work with Brand X in 2019 to create a thriving arts culture and economy in the East Sydney region." APY Art Centre Collective "If we are to seriously talk about supporting diversity within the arts, authentically, then money and infrastructural support needs to be invested in platforms, the like of which Brand X are brilliant at. Brand X, TWT studios and ESCAC are vital infusions to an otherwise fragmented and support-starved Sydney contemporary performance and dance sector. Their programs are vital. They embrace experimentation and cross-artform discussion. They are enabling artists at a time when other circumstances have seriously disabled us. They offer hope and a better sense of purpose and wellbeing." Dean Walsh (Choreographer/Performer) "The East Sydney Community and Arts Centre under the guiding light of The Flying Nun has become one of the only accessible, affordable and nurturing venues for artists living on the fringe. In a city that has become one of the most expensive in the world, property development has thrived, and grass roots community and creative endeavours have suffered dearly. Artist across a spectrum of many disciplines (performance, film, storytelling, music and theatre) through Flying Nun have finally found an arena to cultivate their audience. Flying Nun's bottom line is not about accumulating the corporate dollar but inspiring creative ventures by the community for the community." Jaimie and Aspasia Leonarder (Mu Meson Archives) "I feel it is so important for us to have an accessible and affordable stage to present our ideas, in a place the community can gather for shared experience, appreciation, ideas and culture. Brand X delivered and then some, once again." Celia Curtis (Performer/Producer) "The Flying Nun by Brand X has allowed for my growth as an artist. Brand X has given us affordable space to try new ideas that would otherwise have been impossible because of the high cost of space in Sydney. It is an incredible opportunity that we have been afforded - it gives us the space to take risks." Eugene Lynch (Director)
Community Engagement At the heart of Brand X is our responsibility to the local communities where are studios are located with public facing programming to build engagement and strengthen local neighbourhoods. Expand "In an increasingly corporatised arts community Brand X allow artists to remain artists and focus on their practice. They do not dictate curatorially to the artists they support, but give them the freedom to be who they are. This helps stimulates the arts sector in NSW by allowing creative practice to develop as it should–by the artists themselves. Brand X's range of activities helps build artists practice by supplying space but it also builds the wider appreciation of the arts by enmeshing artists into a community." David Clarkson (Artistic Director - Stalker Theatre)
Affordable Space Our objective is to create affordable spaces for artists in Sydney to ensure resilience. We manage studios for visual artists, rehearsal rooms for performing artists and office spaces for creative businesses. Expand "Affordability of property is a dire concern for artists living in Sydney and Brand X offers a solution through the critical function of affordable space for artists…Were I in a position where I had to pay a greater rent or did not have the diverse facilities of our creative precinct, a great deal of my work and practice would simply not be feasible." Todd Fuller (Artist) "James Winter and Brand X have a proven record of focussed, intelligent, thorough knowledge of the cultural sector generally and in particular Sydney. It is because of this expertise that the company is able to deliver relevant, cost effective and timely initiatives to help stimulate and strengthen arts and cultural practice and activity." Kate Gaul (Theatre Director) "We have just signed our lease for another year at Brand X and we can honestly say, without this affordable housing for our company, we may not still be standing. Brand X's affordable spaces for artists have helped our production company flourish at time of huge change in our industry. We couldn't (and wouldn't want to) do it without Brand X support!" Lisa Shaunessy (Producer/Partner - Arcadia Films) "No one knows better than a creative artist that budget doesn’t make or break shows. However, if you can’t afford space to create you are in big trouble. I created a lot of my latest show on my mobile phone but it wasn’t until I got to roam about the endless possibilities of the East Sydney Community and Arts Centre that a ‘good’ performance was possible. So, essentially, without Brand X and their deft support I would be yet another artist talking about what they’d like to do. Not doing it." Drew Fairly (Performer)
Keep Active Who was going to tell you that now would be the best moment to start some exercise routines. Expand EXERCISE CHECK THE DATE MONDAYS - OPEN FLOOR DANCE - ANNA DU VE Open Floor Dance is a dynamic, lively practice of mindful movement and self-inquiry. A free-form dance class to explore and express our authentic selves. THURSDAYS- COMMUNITY YOGA - 107 PROJECTS Led by Hatha and Ashtanga teacher Catalina from Yoga Sutra, this donation class is suitable for all levels, all you need is comfy clothes and your yoga mat. ONGOING WORKOUT OF THE DAY - KGW GYM A workout that is planned weeks in advance by professionals who incorporate a balance of movements, methods and metabolic pathways over the long term. The workouts are a blend of resistance training, cardio-conditioning and self bodyweight training. ELECTRO-POP ONLINE - SHAUN PARKER & COMPANY Every day for four weeks, you can Zoom in to learn Electro-Pop moves during one-hour dance workshops with hip hop dancer Libby Montilla. On the final day, everyone will come together online to perform Electro Pop (even Shaun Parker!). Each participant will perform their Electro-Pop move as part of the performance. GRUMBLE BOOGIE - BETTY GRUMBLE Grumble Boogie is an aerobic dizko dance class lead by surreal showgirl, obscene beauty queen and sex clown Betty Grumble. Grumble Boogie welcomes all levels of dance fitness and is all out Camp Dance Fitness FUN! Every morning at 10 am. SYDNEY DANCE COMPANY VIRTUAL DANCE STUDIO SDC's Virtual Studio has a dance class for everyone, at any experience level. Download the App on iOS and Android to book and schedule your Virtual Studio classes.
E-Learning Do you have some time in your hands to upgrade your skills? webinars, workshops and tutorials online. Expand CHECK THE DATE 2 MAY - SHAPING A NOVEL: PLOT AND STRUCTURE - WRITERS SA This essential two-part workshop will help you to design the plot points and story structures that will best translate your creative vision onto the page. Great for beginners or anyone with a work in progress. ON GOING PHOTOGRAPHY COMMUNITY GROUP - CONTACT SHEET During this period of time, CONTACT SHEET mentors will post assignments for you to work on. This is a FREE program to keep the community alive and creative. BEHIND THE WORK - FILMSUPPLY Filmsupply offers, in its YouTube channel, a brand-new series featuring top-level creative professionals and the techniques they used to get there. "Poetry and edit", "Content with a purpose" or "Transition from short to feature film" are the first topics in this new series. CREATIVE CONECTIONS - AUSTRALIA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS This series of webinars is focused around three key themes: leadership, digital and arts practice adaptation. All webinars are free and will be published after the live session. CREATIVE ONLINE COURSES - AFTRS The Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS) course catalogue supports all levels of development, from introductory skills to advanced development. Podcasting, Budgeting for screen projects, Production accounting, Screenwriting, Radio content, Mobile content creation... VIRTUAL INSIGHTS - BLUE MOUNTAINS CULTURAL CENTRE Featuring local artists, BLUE MOUNTAINS CULTURAL CENTRE offers a list of creative activities and workshops to keep you sane, busy and inspired. All accessible online and for free. WEAVING BASKET TUTORIAL - TJANPI DESERT WEAVERS Tjanpi Desert Weavers is a social enterprise of the Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yakunytjatjara (NPY) Women’s Council, working with women in the remote Central and Western desert regions who earn an income from contemporary fibre art. PAINTING CLASSES - PAINT FOR FUN A series of webinars and live classes to learn to paint. A relaxed class environment where you can eat, drink and chat while letting your inner artist unfurl.
Visual Arts Galleries and museums are using cyber-walls where to hang their artwork. Expand ONGOING ARTEXPRESS 2020 – ART GALLERY NSW Featuring a selection of outstanding student artworks developed for the art-making component of the HSC examination in Visual Arts 2019, ARTEXPRESS 2020 provides an insight into students’ creativity and the issues important to them. SHADOW CATCHERS – ART GALLERY NSW Shadow catchers, part of the Gallery’s Contemporary Collection Projects series, investigates the way shadows, body doubles and mirrors haunt our understanding of photography and the moving image. EXHIBITIONS VIRTUAL TOUR – NATIONAL GALLERY OF VICTORIA Explore the exhibitions at the NGV without leaving your couch! Enter in one of their virtual tours and discover one of the showcases: KAWS, Comme des Garçons, Haring and Basquiat... Even if the Gallery is temporally close, you still can enjoy their installations and exhibitions through their virtual tours. VIRTUAL INSIGHTS - BLUE MOUNTAINS CULTURAL CENTRE Featuring local artists, BLUE MOUNTAINS CULTURAL CENTRE offers a list of Art and Exhibitions online to keep you sane, busy and inspired. All accessible online and for free. NIRIN ONLINE - BIENNALE OF SYDNEY A series of digital activations and experiences that draw on the seven themes that inspire the exhibition. The Biennale remains artist-led and the online NIRIN WIR program is a space for artists to lead the way in responding to the urgent social, political and environmental issues we are facing today.
Theatre and Dance The show must go on... and it is! Performing Artists continue to find ways to get to you. Expand CHECK THE DATE SATURDAYS - GHOST LIGHT OPERA - WEST AUSTRALIAN OPERA Ghost Light Opera will celebrate Western Australian singers performing gorgeous arias spot lit on a darkened stage. West Australia Opera will release a Ghost Light Opera aria every Saturday at 7.30pm starting 28 March 2020. ONGOING VARIETY SHOW - STONEWALL HOTEL On 28th of March, The Stonewall Hotel, Create & Cast and Undefine Media presented a new weekly multi-camera LIVE stream community entertainment show starring Minnie Cooper. SEQUIN SESSIONS - MICHAELA BURGER Streaming live performances from Michaela Burguer, an Australian Cabaret performer, actor and singer that will try to make you forget about the troubles of the world, and be entertained from home to home. THE SHOW MUST GO ONLINE - ROBERT MILES Weekly readings of the Complete Plays of Shakespeare by a global cast, in the order they were believed to have been written. Created in less than a week in response to the global Covid 19 pandemic. CABARET ON THE COUCH - NIKKI AITKEN This podcast hosted by Nikki Aitken, features cabaret artists who are prepared to strip off their lashes and expose what lies beneath. Entertainment online meanwhile trying to raise money for artists in these times of need. AT HOME WITH BALLET TV - THE AUSTRALIAN BALLET This free cinema-quality digital season brings TAB's full-length performances to Australians at home for free.
Music There is more ways to enjoy music in isolation than just spotify. Find a way to keep supporting music. Expand CHECK THE DATE TUESDAYS - ONLINE EXPERIMENTAL MUSIC CONCERTS - THE MAKE IT UP CLUB (MIUC) Tune in every Tuesday evening for a curated YouTube concert of improvised and experimental music. MIUC has been presenting weekly curated experimental, improvised, and avant-garde music and sound happenings in Melbourne since 1998. WEDNESDAYS - SOUND GALLERY SESSIONS - MONASH UNIVERSITY A live-streamed concert series from the David Li Sound Gallery at Monash University to your home. Every Wednesday evening throughout April and May you can experience live concerts by acclaimed Australian musicians. THURSDAYS - DOOMSDAY DISCO - THE DOLLAR BILL DARLINGS Jonny Hawkins aka ‘Aunty Jonny’ is bringing his parties online, live streaming ‘Dooms Day’ disco parties from his living room. He has records, they are disco, you just dance! FRIDAYS - VIRTUAL DANCE CLUB - ROOM 2 RADIO Room 2 Radio is the dreamchild of three passionate Sydney party-goers aiming to bring the club to you. They aim to create Sydney’s first virtual club, with local Sydney DJs, disco lights and chatroom for those looking to socialize. SATURDAYS - GHOST LIGHT OPERA - WEST AUSTRALIAN OPERA Ghost Light Opera will celebrate Western Australian singers performing gorgeous arias spot lit on a darkened stage. West Australia Opera will release a Ghost Light Opera aria every Saturday at 7.30pm starting 28 March 2020. ONGOING AMPLIFY 2020 A Blogspot festival that will be posting newly recorded pieces from sound artists around the world and they plan to continue to do so until the world situation has taken a decided turn for the better, no matter how long that may take. CLASSIC LIVE - ABC Live from the concert halls of Australia, you have the best seat in the house – from orchestral spectaculars to the most intimate performances. Choose between their "concert schedule" and check what is coming next or "listen again" to rediscover some of the concerts that had been already played. SURRY HILLS LIVE "Surry Hills Live" has moved the gigs online!! Created by The Surry Hill Creative Precinct, City of Sydney and Music for Trees to create and promote local live gigs in the suburb’s pubs. And now that everything has been canceled, you can find them here online. LET'S GET PERSONAL - SELBY&FRIENDS AT HOME Selby & Friends had filmed and recorded their scheduled May concert, 'Let's Get Personal' to be enjoyed now from home. A performance of Mozart, Beethoven and Dvořák. MELBOURNE DIGITAL CONCERT HALL MDCH is designed to support musicians and the Melbourne arts industry during these challenging times. Concerts will be performed once, at set times, as per traditional recitals, and will be professionally streamed. Tickets are sold online for the performance and all ticket money goes directly to the artists. SYDNEY FESTIVAL PLAYLIST - SYDNEY FESTIVAL Celebrate music with Sydney Festival artists and support Australian music. Every play adds up and each artist is paid when you listen to them.
Cinema and Literature For those looking for advice about what to watch or what to read. Whenever and whatever you want but at home. Movies, books and Q&A Expand CHECK THE DATE WEDNESDAYS - VIRTUAL CINEMATHEQUE - ACMI AND MELBOURNE CINEMATHEQUE Join for a weekly movie night from the comfort of your house. Every Tuesday they will release details of their weekly Virtual Cinémathèque via ACMI's and Melbourne Cinémathèque's social media. The movies will be available from freely available and accessible platforms. ONGOING QUARANTINE CINEMA A Suggested program for your own film festival that you can hold for yourself at home, using common Australian paid streaming platforms - Stan and Netflix - or free streamers and websites like SBS On Demand, Youtube, Nowness and others. VIRTUAL BOOK CLUB - DYMOCKS CAMBERWELL BOOK CLUB For those looking for book recomendations and an easy way to get the book, DYMOCKS CAMBERWELL is running this virtual book club where they will be posting reviews & opinions on Facebook/Instagram/Eventbrite, & have the recommended books available for purchase, either for in-store collection or delivery Australia-wide.
Arts Festival Find out a way to keep jumping from one artist to another in one same place. Online art festivals will keep the flavour of an eclectic event where you can choose what you want to see: Music, theatre, Artist's Talks... Expand CHECK THE DATE FRIDAYS - THE HOUSE IS OPEN - MOTIF POETRY Live from Wellington, join some of New Zealand's finest talent live in your house, sharing music, theatre and poems weekly. ONGOING SOCIAL DISTANCING FESTIVAL The Social Distancing Festival is an online artist’s community made to celebrate and showcase the work of the many artists around the world who have been affected by the need for social distancing that has come about due to the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). DIGITAL SEASON - SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE Artist Talks, Concerts, Dance... A weekly program of full-length performances, live recordings and never-before-seen footage from the Opera House archives. THE CARRIAGEWORKS JOURNAL - CARRIAGEWORKS Carriageworks's own online hub for original content. Interviews, performances, essays, films and photography. Each week, Carriageworks releases new and archived work from their artists and curatorial team.
Archive Expand CITY OF SYDNEY: James Winter tells us why the creative community can be hopeful after a rough couple of years. URBAN VILLAGE: Finding Sydney's X Factor BROADSHEET: State of the Art NEIGHBOURHOOD: A Space Odyssey, How Sydney artists are re-entering the inner city SYDNEY MORNING HERALD: Block party brings Beastman back on board in surprising arts space SYDNEY MORNING HERALD: Show and tell at X & Co, St Leonards BYO OPERA: A conversation with... James Winter - Brand X THE BRAG: Five minutes with James Winter from Brand X CONCRETE PLAYGROUND: Block Party Celebrates St Leonards' new and temporary TWT Creative Precinct THE DAILY TELEGRAPH: A number of vacant commercial buildings in St Leonards... BACKSTAGE PODCAST: Regina talks to James about the brains behind Brand X FBI RADIO: Canvas talks Art in Public spaces with Brand X, 107 Projects & City of Sydney BROADSHEET: Multipurpose Environments at Brand X
Further enquiries Expand Raul Vallejo, Film Technician: raul[at]brandx.org.au HIRE TERMS & CONDITIONS ACCESS INFORMATION
Location Expand Please note there is no parking available at the City of Sydney Creative Studios.Nearest Paid Carpark Wilson Parking; 14 Wilmot St, SydneyTrain 5min walk from Town Hall and Museum StationsL2 Light Rail 5 min walk from Light Rail platformsBus 5 min walk from Elizabeth St Stand C and D
Features Expand Desks for 3 people Plug and Play BYO hardware Dante network Genelec Smart Active 5.1 speaker system and subwoofer Samsung 50 inch 4k resolution monitor Lighting and temperature control Breakout shared kitchen with fridge, microwave, instant hot water Private lockers with keys Accessible toilets NBN WiFi
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Access Panel of Brand X Read the profiles of our Access Panel members. Expand Amy Claire Mills (she/her) Amy is a Sydney-based emerging artist living and working on unceded Gadigal and Wangal land. Her art practice explores identity and self-preservation through immersive textile installations and performance, by which becomes both the artist and subject. Amy's practice critiques and examines the politics surrounding the disabled body. Using distinctive, colourful and bold mediums her work encourages the observer to challenge their own paradigms and internalised preconceived bias, with the intention of deconstructing ableism. With a broad range of skills, Amy has worked with community and art organisations, local councils and fellow artists to curate accessible and representative exhibitions and community events. Dan Graham (he/him) Dan is a theatre director and disability rights and LGBTQ+ activist. His directing credits include Sam I Am, an autobiographical solo show co-created with deaf actor/performer Sam Martin, Arthur Miller’s The Crucible and Hilary Bell’s Wolf Lullaby. He is on the Board of Arts Access Australia and Co-Chair of Artists With A Disability Committee for the Media and Entertainment Alliance (MEAA). His particular passion is access to employment opportunities for artists with a disability. Dan is the Chair of the Access Panel. Gayle Kennedy (she/her) Gayle Kennedy is a proud member of the Wongaibon Clan of the Ngiayampaa speaking nation of South West NSW. She is an award-winning writer and has published work in newspapers, magazines, literature journals, and for radio. She was the Indigenous issues writer and researcher for Streetwize comics from 1995-1998. Her book of poetry, Koori Girl Goes Shoppin’, was shortlisted for the David Unaipon Award in 2005 and her prose work, Me, Antman & Fleabag was the winning entry in 2006. She wrote eleven books for the Yarning Strong series, which won the 2011 Australian Publishers Association award for Excellence in Educational publishing. Gayle is a disability advocate and has spoken widely in Australia and overseas on disability and the arts. Eugenie Lee (she/her) Eugenie Lee is a Sydney-based, Korean-Australian interdisciplinary artist with a conceptual focus on the lived experiences with persistent pain. Experimentation and collaboration with pain scientists and researchers, who investigate ways in which technologies can assist in pain research, have become an important conceptual underpinning for her interdisciplinary art practice which includes participatory performances using technologies, installations, sculptures and paintings. Dean Nash (he/him) Dean is an Actor, Singer-Songwriter and Screenwriter working on Gadigal Land (Sydney) Dean has studied a bachelor of music at WSU, Musical theatre at NIDA Open, has studied with acting coaches such as Anthony Meindl, Mitchell Butel and Nicholas Brown, and has worked extensively in the mediums of film, TV, theatre and cabaret. Over the last couple of years due to the pandemic Dean has focused mostly on writing endeavours, and currently has a feature film in early development with Screen Australia. In 2021 Dean co wrote a Musical called The breaths in Between with Melbourne theatre company 11 O'Clock Theatre. A concept musical about love, connection, and identity in diverse, under-represented and intersectional Australians, and released a debut EP In the Autumn available on all streaming services. Most recently Dean was one of 16 artists across NSW picked to be a part of the AFTRS Talent Camp for emerging writers. Danni Wright (she/her) Danni identifies as a deaf queer vegan woman of Anglosaxon Australian descent, who is passionate and actively involved in her communities, particularly the deaf community. She works within the film, television and theatre industry as a director, actor and language, cultural and accessibility consultant across diverse projects. She has studied internationally, enriching her skills as a versatile theatre practitioner and performer. Danni is passionate about creativity and accessibility being entwined from the work’s inception rather than as an add-on or afterthought. Incorporating accessibility as part of performances normalises the experience for everyone.
Artist Pass Find out more information about obtaining an Artist Pass. Expand What is a Brand X Artist Pass? An Artist Pass entitles subscribers to heavily subsidised rates of hire for our studios and discounts on tickets to our Flying Nun and Artist 2 Artist Training programs for 12 months. To apply for an Artist Pass, you must identify as an arts organisation or a professional performing, recording or visual artist (emerging or established). To subscribe to an Artist Pass visit: https://bookings.brandx.org.au/register Does the Artist Pass automatically renew? Artist Pass automatically renews yearly unless opted out by the Artist Pass holder. Artist Pass holders will receive notifications that renewal is upcoming via email a week prior to renewal. This notification will have an email address to inform Brand X that you wish to discontinue your subscription. Can I cancel my Artist Pass? Will I receive a refund? You may cancel your Artis Pass at any time during the yearly subscription. Please note that refunds are at the discretion of Brand X. To cancel your Artist Pass, contact [email protected] What is the cost of the Artist Pass? For individuals the yearly subscription cost is $20 For groups or organisations the yearly cost is $100 Please note that the Artist Pass subscribers name (individual or group/organisation) will appear on all invoices/receipts for tax purposes.