Be part of the
2023 Darebin Arts Speakeasy Program

Do you or someone you know have a creative project eager to get in front of an audience?

Darebin Arts Speakeasy is a year-round independent performance development program offered at Northcote Town Hall and Darebin Arts Centre.

Now in its ninth year, the program presents contemporary and thrilling performances by emerging and established artists across Melbourne and beyond for Darebin's diverse community, in partnership with artists and organisations in Australia’s creative sector.

This multiple award-winning program serves to increase the vibrancy and dynamism of our cultural spaces, enabling an inclusive, empowered community to develop and present creative events.

Applications are now open for both Developments and Presentations of performance-based works at Darebin arts venues in 2023. The Darebin Arts Speakeasy program partners with artists and organisations to generate thrilling artistic presentations for audiences and our diverse community. It aims to provide the highest quality experiences to audiences at the Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre and the Darebin Arts Centre. We are looking for a broad mix of artistic disciplines – circus, music, dance, theatre, live art, participatory work, etc. We are also looking for work aimed at both adult and family audiences.

All artists and companies are encouraged to apply - you do not have to be a Darebin resident.

For more information, read the guidelines and visit our website.

274 Gower Street, Preston VIC 3072
8470 8888

darebin.vic.gov.au