The Brand X Residency is a creative development and presentation platform available to National performing artists working with contemporary culture.

The aim of the residency is to offer place and space as part of a vibrant arts community for artists to develop and show new or existing work. The genre can include dance, theatre, physical theatre and/or interdisciplinary practice.

Residency Dates: November 2-8, 2026

The successful applicant will receive:

An artist honorarium plus 12% super contribution
Daily per diems
A contribution towards return travel costs NSW > SA
Accommodation in Adelaide for 6 nights
7 day week full-time use of The Breakout, The Mill’s performing arts space
Artistic, technical and marketing support from The Mill
A work-in-progress performance and Q&A hosted by The Mill
A fee for presenting a workshop for SA-based artists
A videographer to document and edit the showing
A photographer to document the showing or workshop (or produce other content, by negotiation)

Residency Showing Outcome:

The successful applicant will be required to present a work-in-progress performance including a Q&A at the conclusion of this residency at The Mill for industry, VIPs and GP guests, supported by our team.

The showing will be on Friday, November 6, 6pm - 7pm.

Residency Workshop Outcome:

The successful applicant will be required to present a workshop (min 2 hours) towards the conclusion of this residency at The Mill for SA-based artists, with support from our team.

The workshop will be on Saturday, November 7 or Sunday, November 8 (min 2 hours).

applications closed