Performing Arts

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.

COVID-19 UPDATE: we recommend all users follow strict physical distancing and personal hygiene protocols. Therefore our REHEARSAL STUDIOS and MEETING SPACES are available for hire to artists who agree to our updated Terms and Conditions based on our COVID-19 Safety Plan guidelines.

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 staging, sound and lighting rig available on request. Available as an affordable DIY venue for shows and events with a capacity for 100 patrons. Read more

Latest

JOB OPPORTUNITY - Performance Technician

Brand X is on the hunt for a Performance Technician.
Use your Dine & Discover Vouchers at The Flying Nun

You can now use your Service NSW Discover Vouchers to purchase tickets to all remaining Flying Nun performances. Simply enter this promotion code when prompted at checkout: DISCOVER2022 (and display all valid vouchers from the ServiceNSW app at box office on the night of the performance). Terms and conditions apply.
E DUI DUI

Friday 29 Apr @ 8pm
Saturday 30 Apr @ 8pm

Fijian performance artist Stelly G explores the fibres that make her, as she mines diasporic history in search of answers to cultural norms, family ties, expectations and the looming shadow of taboo.

Tickets available for $25
Introducing THE FLYING NUN: THE NEW (UN)NORMAL

The Nun is back and she is ready to set this town on fire! The Flying Nun Season 6.2 THE NEW (UN) NORMAL is now on sale and the whole program is available for you to experience IRL. The Flying Nun is a showcase of the outcomes from Performing Arts residencies with Brand X. With a mix of brave, diverse, and bold shows, discover new ideas in contemporary performance at the East Sydney Community and Arts Centre in Darlinghurst.

City of Sydney Creative Studios

The City of Sydney Creative Studios is a new state-of-the-art cultural facility consisting of 30 spaces across the first 5 storeys of the Greenland Centre at 119 Bathurst St, Sydney. The 2000sqm facility will include rehearsal spaces, recording and editing suites, visual art studios, workshop and screening rooms, office spaces, café and an artist in residence apartment.
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.
Site-responsive performance residency

Brand X invites artists with experience in creating site-specific performance and visual installation to submit an EOI to Petite Suite.
FLYING NUN PERFORMING ARTS RESIDENCY

The Flying Nun is a contemporary performing arts program at the East Sydney Community and Arts Centre in Darlinghurst that supports artists making new work and taking risks.
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.
TWT Visual Arts Studio – St Leonards

Brand X offers affordable, semi-permanent tenancy to visual artists, designers and craft practitioners in open-plan shared spaces and private enclosed studios.
Creative Live Work Spaces

As Creative Tenancy Manager, Brand X are now seeking applications from artists and creatives to live and work in these properties for an 18-month period from early April 2021. Rent is set at $200 per week excluding outgoings/utilities. Applicants are required to demonstrate a relevant creative practice to pursue throughout their tenancy and identify why they would benefit from this unique opportunity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and creatives are encouraged to apply.
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.
Staff of Brand X

Read the profiles of our staff at Brand X.
Creative Retail Residencies

Brand X is calling for artists, makers and designers with fresh and innovative prototypes or new retail product concepts to access $2500 in seed-funding to make their idea a reality.