Each year, the eight national performing arts training organisations (Arts8) come together to learn and grow through cross-disciplinary collaboration. This year’s intensive was held at the Australian Film, Television and Radio School in Sydney. Representing the School were our talented Level 7 students, Natalie Henry and Noah Sharpe, our Executive Director Kirsty Ritchie and our artistic lead, the visionary Lucas Jervies.

This year's artistic prompt was "FUTURE LIGHT," a theme that inspired and challenged all participants to explore and innovate.

Lucas Jervies beautifully articulated the spirit of the experience, expressing “The collaborative weekend with the Arts8 was a powerful testament to the interdisciplinary nature of performing arts. Each workshop delivered by the Arts8 schools beautifully demonstrated the shared language of circus, music, theatre, film, and dance, and we witnessed students moving and creating with confidence, raw energy, and unpredictability. The generous exchange of skills and inspirations across disciplines culminated in a safe, judgment-free space that fostered profound connections and innovative artistry. These partnerships are essential to ensure a promising future for the performing arts.”

The School is a proud member of the Arts8 and we look forward to many more collaborations in the future.

The Arts8 is the group of eight national arts workforce-training organisations convened by the Australian Government to nurture excellence and creative talent across the country. The Arts8 provide the creative talent necessary to sustain Australia’s performing and screen arts industries.

Photography by Hanna Lassen

Article by F. Mutswagiwa