Next Wave has partnered with nine organisations across Australia to commission new work for Next Wave Festival 2020. Next Wave X provides artists with national support to develop and present ambitious new work through increased funding, residency space, expert mentorship and multiple presentation opportunities.
This unique co-commissioning initiative, now in its second year, provides artists with resources and support to present on a national stage, without creative compromise. In 2018, Next Wave X artists successfully toured their works nationally and internationally after Next Wave Festival.
In 2019, Next Wave will partner with the following organisations to support selected artists:
Campbelltown Arts Centre) — Moreblessing Maturure (NSW
Liquid Architecture) — Rachel Meyers (TAS) — Marcus Whale (NSW
Punctum Inc.) — Daz Chandler (NSW
PACT Centre for Emerging Artists) — Black Birds (NSW
Metro Arts) — Warraba Weatherall (QLD
Bleach* The Gold Coast Festival) — Libby Harward (QLD
PICA (Perth Institute of Contemporary Art)) — Bruno Booth (WA
Salamanca Arts Centre (SITUATE Art in Festivals)) — Alex Last (TAS
Vitalstatistix) — Ben Brooker and Kate Power (SA
ACE Open) — Fine Print Magazine (SA
Next Wave X artist Bruno Booth (co-commissioned by Perth Institute of Contemporary Art PICA) sits in a room in front of wooden doors. He is wearing a blue and white top and gestures to someone out of frame. Photo by Ella Sowinska.