MERRIGONGX is our annual artists’ program. It focuses on supporting artists to take creative risks.
MERRIGONGX places artists and their practice at the centre of our community. From in-house creative developments to full-blown public presentations of new work, and everything in between, MERRIGONGX provides independent artists with financial, technical, marketing and artistic resources.
Expressions of Interest for 2027
If you are a local artist or have a connection to the Illawarra with a work ready to be developed or presented, we invite you to complete the EOI by Midnight Mon 31 Aug.
MERRIGONGX Productions
Arawarra
By Jake Māra & Lincoln Smith
26 – 28 Mar
Two Weeks
By Siobhán Doran-Chaston
28 – 30 May
Cicada
By Tegan Ware
27 – 29 Aug
Service
By Lachlan Grogan
24 – 26 Sep
Other Supported Artists
Pay What You Feel
MERRIGONGX events work on a Pay What You Feel basis. Audience members simply reserve a spot, show up, then Pay What You Feel the performance is worth afterwards.
A 1 cent card authorisation fee applies. If you don’t show up on the night, please be aware that you will be charged a $20 no show fee per seat. This ensures the artists don’t miss out for their work!