We’re proud to be part of the Experimental Commissioning Consortium (ECC) – a new multi-year, multi-organisation initiative supporting experimental artists to make ambitious work.

The ECC is a newly convened group of organisations around Australia devoted to the development and presentation of independent and experimental art and performance. It seeks to foster cross-sector collaboration to generate increased mobility and opportunity for artists. 

The program includes three pillars: an experimental laboratory to incubate work, a commissioning circle to bring work into development, and a national touring network. 

The inaugural Artists Lab took place at UTP in Western Sydney during the Another World Festival (14–16 November), hosted by UTP and Performance Space. The second artist lab took place in Lutruwita/Tasmania from 18 - 25 March 2026, hosted by The Unconformity and Assembly 197.

You can find more information on the ECC here: Experimental Commissioning Consortium

Image Credit: Bob Cartledge, taken during the ECC artists visit to Queenstown in March 2026.

[Image Description: The ECC artists stand outside on a sunny day, all smiling at the camera. In the background you can see some of the buildings in Queenstown along with Penghana House.]