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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.

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.

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.

Creative Retail Residencies

Brand X invite Visual Artists to access seed-funding and a resourced on-line platform to showcase and sell prototype products. The program aims to invest in new ideas, generate income and build new audiences for bespoke, fine-grain products made by local artists.

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.