BRAVE NEW WORKS #31
4 - 6 APRIL 2025
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CLOSED NOW​​​​​​
BE BRAVE, BE NEW.
LET'S GET TO WORK...
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Get ready for an unforgettable presentation of the weird, zany and curious creations, celebrating everything brave and new in the artistic world. No matter the discipline, community arts festival Brave New Works welcomes experimental works, works in progress and polished pieces.
A festival like no other, Brave New Work's longevity spans three decades, supporting local and state wide creatives who weave threads of the community’s creative fabric, making Kwoorabup / Denmark one of the state’s most recognised creative hubs!
Brave New works is a beloved festival that welcomes all forms of creative expression to entertain and challenge audiences. It offers artistic professional development programs prior to the event and opportunities for artists to interact directly with audiences.
Great Southern audiences are famous for their welcoming and warm support of the festival, creating a safe stage for new and experienced artists alike to try something new. BNW welcomes experimentation, exploration and performance practice.
It has been the springboard for many artistic careers, You never know what marvelous work you will experience! Denmark Arts is proud to have been witness to and supporter of many artistic careers over the many years! Who knows, you could be next!?

AURORA AUSTRALIS
For the 31st iteration of the festival, we will be celebrating the Aurora Australis.
The magical Aurora was captured repeatedly in 2024.
It was the most spectacular show, lighting up the night sky... Just like we hope your ideas will light up the town of Denmark!
Interpret the theme as you wish, colours, shapes, luminosity, night sky, there are so many images of last year's long event that you have inspiration easily at your fingertips.
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Adhering to the theme is totally optional, although encouraged!
We especially invite applications from individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds- whether you are a youth act, older Australian, come from a diverse cultural background or have lived experience of disability, mental illness or socioeconomic hardship- everyone is welcome!
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
ANNOUNCEMENT
Thanks to the generous support of Department of Local Government, Sports and Culture, for the 2025 festival Denmark Arts will be offering professional development opportunities for participating Denmark-dwelling creatives in the lead up to the event.
We will be offering mentorship and masterclasses in areas such as stagecraft, technical and production skills, marketing and more.
These sessions will be facilitated by Denmark-based industry professionals in early March (dates to be confirmed).
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For those of you interested in developing your arts industry literacy or submitting works for future BNW festivals, a small number of places in these workshops will be available to the general public for a small fee.
Places will also be offered to production volunteers.
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If you are not applying this year but would like to be notified about professional development calendar, please email admin@denmarkarts.com.au

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