Made From Scratch – September is packed with talented artists! Made From Scratch is a multi-artform performance night offering artists space and support to test new ideas in front of a live audience.
The beauty is you get to experience a little bit of everything. These events will show case new works from local artists across performance, film, stand-up comedy, poetry, music, cabaret, circus and anything in between.
The opportunity is open to independent artist and collectives working across theatre, dance, video/digital art, interdisciplinary performance, stand-up, poetry, music, cabaret and circus.
Artwork by Karla Hayes
Line-up
The Governess returns from a very long sabbatical to MC September’s Made from Scratch…has time and age made her any wiser? Probably not. Alter ego of director, performer, Anne-Louise Rentell, The Governess has taught lessons in Fringe Festivals, cabarets and art galleries since time immemorial.
AUSTI. Dance & Physical Theatre Senior company Artist, Tara Gilmour presents a collage of excerpts from three premiere pieces curated for AUSTI.’s 2024 season – uNCOILEd eXposed.
The Hoop Babes present a brand-new routine! Filled with all their juiciest tricks, mesmerising moves and wacky shapes, this is a double act you don’t want to miss. This show will include electrifying LED hula hoops, impressive balancing acts, acrobatic antics, and sassy, synced up choreography.
Jess Claire Hill is a soloist from Wollongong/ Dharawal Country. Inspired by artists like Julia Jacklin and Lennon Stella, her relaxed folk style brushed with a tinge of country invites you to sit back and bask in the journey. Jess will perform three original songs on community and solidarity of life’s struggles.
J.RUMZ is a local hip hop artist and producer. He will share songs from a work-in-progress album, Vital Human Sounds. J.RUMZ’s music touches hearts, souls, and minds, with versatile hip-hop and honest, sometimes vulnerable, poetry.
Mariah Nickolas is a stand-up comedian and writer from Sydney, Australia, and was a RAW Comedy finalist.
Hatsia is a singer/songwriter from Wollongong, NSW Australia. Bending and blending genre with nostalgia, Hatsia writes songs with a vibe and story at its heart.
Pay What You Feel
We want to make it easier to experience new works. So for this event there is no set ticket price. Instead, you simply reserve a spot, show up, then pay what you feel the performance is worth afterwards.
1. Reserve your spot for free.
Register and reserve your spot online.
If this is your first time, you will need to sign up. All you need is an email address and a credit or debit card (note – no money is charged to your card.)
2. See the show.
You know this bit…
3. Pay what you feel.
After the show, we’ll send you an email asking how much you want to contribute. You choose the amount based on your experience and your circumstances. There is no minimum or maximum amount.
IMPORTANT: Late cancellations within 4 hours of the event or non-attendance will incur a standard $20 ‘no-show’ fee per seat reserved. A non-refundable authorisation charge of 1 cent will be charged if this item is added into your shopping cart. If you do not attend the event, your card will be charged the no-show fee.
About MERRIGONGX
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.
See all MERRIGONGX events.
We’re committed to delivering safe & enjoyable performing arts experiences.
For important information and FAQs, please visit www.merrigong.com.au/staysafe.
