ILBIJERRI Ensemble

ENSEMBLE Open Access 2025 Call Out

Are you an aspiring theatre-maker who wants to learn new skills with ILBIJERRI mentors?
We’re looking for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people aged 18–35 to participate in the ILBIJERRI Ensemble Open Access 2025 Program.

Across a 6-month term of workshops, intensives and collaborations you’ll learn performance and theatre-making skills, and have the opportunity to get paid to present the final outcome of your work.

Ensemble Open Access supports people who are passionate about theatre to develop their performing arts skills, build confidence, network, and collaborate with emerging and established First Peoples creatives in a fun and culturally safe space.

Participants will work closely with this year’s Program Director, Amy Sole, and Producer Alex Paige to support their journey as First Peoples storytellers and forge new career pathways.

The ILBIJERRI Ensemble Open Access program was first established in 2018 and has been modelled and shaped over the years by its participants.

Terms and Eligibility: 

• Ensemble is open to all emerging Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people aged 18–35
• Applicants must be available to attend all of the workshop dates outlined in the blocks below
• Participants will receive an artist fee upon outcome of $1550, for the presentation of your work at the end of the 6-month term
• No stipend is included for the development period

Applications due by 11:59 pm Monday April 28, 2025.

Workshop Dates (Important):  

Each block has weekly sessions that happen every Thursday from 4 – 7pm.

Block 1: 8 May to 19 June

Block 2: 10 July 14 August

Block 3: 4 September - 18 October

Intensive Week: Date TBC in November

During the intensive week participants will collaborate with other ILBIJERRI creative groups to bring together the final outcome and present their work.

Submissions close 11:59 pm Monday April 21, 2025