Explore hsL 2022's artists
​& their bold new works
Saturday 19th of November, 12pm 'til late
​@ The Piggery, Burnham Beeches

hillsceneLIVE updates

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SAVE THE DATE
The hillsceneLIVE team have been working furiously with the fabulous artists that have been curated in this year's event... and have we got a smorgasbord for you! You will want to put this date straight into the calendar

hsL 2022: Speculative Beginnings on Saturday 19 November
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EOIs extended to midnight Sunday 10 July.
Supporting artists & artistic practice is at the core of who hsL are. We know its been a challenging time for everyone with colds, flus & the spicy cough so we have extended our EOI timeline to give you more time to cultivate your Speculative Beginning. 

​Please read the artist information page, consider the theme and then complete the easy EOI form.
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ARTISTS, CREATIVES, RISK TAKERS... BE A PART OF hsL 2022
We are excited to announce that expressions of interest are now open to all. We encourage artists/groups who have a burning desire to explore something new, to ask bold questions, or to challenge yourselves/your artform to apply. What ever it is... we support you to make it happen. 

Please read the artist information page, consider the theme and then complete the easy EOI form.
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EOIs extended to midnight Sunday 10 July.
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hsL #10 iteration party POSTPONED

Due to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases and the implementation of capacity restrictions from the state government, we are sad to say that the hsL #10 iteration party, that was to happen this coming Saturday 15th of January, has been postponed until later in the year (date TBA). We have made the difficult decision to postpone the event to ensure that everyone in our community stays safe. 

The hsL team are sad that we won’t get to see how good you all look in short shorts but hope that we can all get together later in 2022 to celebrate liveART in all its forms.
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xxx hsL team
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SAVE THE DATE
For hillsceneLIVE’s 10th Iteration Revel we have been cooking up something special, which we are nearly ready to reveal. Here’s what we can tell you…
>> It will look forward and back,
>> Be bold and brave,
>> Be informed by the provocation “From Ecdysis”
>> And take place at Selby House.
So we ask you to stay tuned for your special invitation and in the meantime be sure to put us in your diary for Saturday 15 January, 2022.
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ARTISTS, CREATIVES, RISK TAKERS... BE A PART OF hsL 2021

We are excited to announce that expressions of interest are now open to all. We encourage artists/groups who have a burning desire to explore something new, to ask bold questions, or to challenge yourselves/your artform to apply. What ever it is... we support you to make it happen. 
Please read the artist information page, consider the theme and then complete the easy EOI form

EOIs close midnight Sunday 11 July.
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Come work with us!
hsL is asking you if you want to boldly support artists to make new work.
We are looking for a producer to join our passionate team

Applications close Midnight 31st May

Find out more & apply  here
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EOIs extended
It's been a very crazy time, so we're giving you an extension... EOIs for hsL 2020 have been an extended to midnight Sunday 28 June
Breath a sigh of relief!
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Come and flirt with us...
hillsceneLIVE is now taking expressions of interest to be a part of the 2020 program.
This year we will be offering places for individual artists and collectives. Complete your EOI before Friday 19th June to be a part of this exciting artist development opportunity...
This year we are also accepting video applications, see the artist info page for more information


Please read the artist information page before submitting.
Complete your EOI here!
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hsL is excited to announce the theme for 2020

Flirting the Precipice

As we all pause before the exhale, as we all prepare for what comes next, we enkindle the next permutation by flirting the precipice of what is to come. We hope this provocation gets your creative juices flowing and are looking forward to seeing the curious, risky, bold ideas for works that it inspires.
D.Clarke Photography from @Shifting Thresholds hsl2019
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End of an era
After three years at the helm Justine Walsh has stepped down as Artistic Director of hillsceneLIVE. Justine has been a huge part of this amazing creative program since its inception in 2014 under the leadership of Gareth Hart. HillsceneLIVE has benefitted from Justine's involvement as she went from presenting artist to Producer to Artistic Director. Under her leadership the festival has:
- received Creative Victoria Funding (2018)
- developed an extensive artistic development process for artists
- increased awareness and engagement of indigenous arts practice
- forged insightful relationships with leading arts organisations such Deakin University Performing Arts School and Footscray Community Arts Centre
Justine brought an emotionally charged and passionate energy to the program, always looking at ways to nurture artists in their creative journeys. HillsceneLIVE are forever thankful for her commitment to being brave and bold in her leadership and we wish her all the best with her future passions.
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And that's a wrap for 2019
Thank you everyone for a fabulous 2019 festival. We have loved being at Karwarra Gardens, thank you to Lindy and the team for their support. And thank you to all the wonderful artists that chose to delve into their turbulent lineages and explore their shifting thresholds... And to all the brave audience members who stuck it out in the rain
We invite you to provide feedback so that we continue to present quality live art performance outcomes​
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​GET THE APP!

Download the Shifting Thresholds app and be ready to know exactly what is happening and when.
Be in the know and don't miss a second of hillsceneLIVE 2019.

Download for Apple
Download for Android
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FULL PROGRAM AVAILABLE

Head to our 2019 Program page to plan your hillscenelIVE experience. Every performance, workshop, music session, critical conversation and MORE!!

There is so much to do all for just $35 per day!
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TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Shifting Thresholds - hillsceneLIVE Festival 2019  is just around the corner. Grab your ticket now from Burrinja 

https://tickets.burrinja.org.au/
daily, or weekend tickets available
​Tickets will also be available at the door
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VOLUNTEER at Shifting Thresholds
hillsceneLIVE Festival 2019

HillsceneLIVE 2019 has an amazing program over 2 days, showcasing this year’s coterie of artists and a delectable buffet of workshops, dialogues, live music, ART, and more. And you could be a part of the family. We are looking for volunteers to help out in many ways, so any time you can help us out, we'd be most appreciative... in fact, you can have free entry to the festival for the whole weekend.

Simply complete the volunteer form here and we will be in touch.  
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Make It Up Club  - Guest Curation by hillsceneLIVE
15/10/19 @ Bar Open, Fitzroy
8pm - 11pm // $5-$10 

Nina Maskiell (experimental ambient) / The Contingent (physical theatre ensemble)
Justine Walsh (occult ambient) / Dani-Ela Kayler (movement)
Rod Price (noise) / Circus Spellbook (spoken word/stream of consciousness)

Live improvised experimental performances courtesy of hillsceneLIVE artists. Make It Up Club has been running for over 20 years supporting inter-regional collaborations between diverse performers. 
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      Program Launch
      Shifting Thresholds // hillsceneLIVE 2019
      8:00PM The Fat Goat 
      2 Morris Road, Upwey
     Join us at the Fat Goat in Upwey for the launch of hillsceneLIVE 2019, where we will reveal this             year's program, the artists and showcase some of their works in progress. These works delve into         the provocation, “Turbulent lineages to shifting thresholds”, which looks at both the individual and       shared human experience, as well as all the nitty gritty things in-between. The event will include                                                                                                  sneak peak performances from three of the curious new works.
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Scratch it up @ Two Floors Studio
FREE
5:00PM Sunday 25 August
Two Floors Studio 
1662 Burwood Highway, Belgrave (Enter via Blacksmiths Way
Join the performing artists of this year's hillsceneLIVE program in a playful presentation of short works including dance, circus, poetry, improvisation and storytelling. This free Sunday session is for those that like an adventure with their wine.
Book your place by contacting hello@hillscenelive.com
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Professional Development Workshop:
RESPONDING TO SITE with Rod Price
12.30 - 4.30pm Saturday 29 June @ Birdsland Reserve 
Rod is a multi-disciplined artist working primarily in the field of sound design. His practice is based on a constant investigation into the different approaches both within and across music and sound design, and the practical implementation of such ideas in a variety of formats, media and products.  This workshop takes artists of all mediums through an interrogation of site as a provocation for making art. If you are interested in participating, contact hello@hillscenelive.com
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​Join us in this bold adventure...
hillsceneLIVE is now taking expressions of interest to be a part of the 2019 program.
This year we will be offering places for individual artists and collectives. Complete your EOI before April 1, 2019 to be a part of this 8 month artist development opportunity.
EOI's EXTENDED TO MIDNIGHT APRIL 7

Please read the artist information page before submitting.
Complete your EOI here!
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Thank you for your courage!
hillsceneLIVE 2018 was yet again a divine experience thanks to the incredible artists, team, volunteers and audience that made it all so deep. Thank you for coming on this journey with us. We look forward to seeing you next year.
Applications will open in Autumn 2019. In the meantime, join our mailing list to be kept in the loop.
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PROGRAM NOW LIVE!
Check out this jam packed program! Plan your weekend of experimental live art, but plan to be there early, some work has limited audience capacity and we don't want you to miss out... first in best dressed.

​The program is available to see here
Artist and performance information here
Food and drink information here
Enjoy the hidden live art festival!
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​Do you want to volunteer for hillsceneLIVE?
As a volunteer you’ll get a chance to head behind the scenes and discover all of the moving parts behind this leading experimental live arts festival and help create memorable experiences for our audiences.
You will receive a full weekend pass to the festival in recognition of your incredible investment and get a chance to rub elbows with some of Australia's leading live art performers...

Click here to fill in an expression of interest form
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Tickets on sale NOW
One Day Festival Adventure 
Individual $50
Carload (max 4) $160
Whole Festival Adventure (2 days)
Individual $60
Carload (max 4) $200 
​Buy tickets here
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2018 Program Launch
Art Safari - 7pm Saturday 15 September
Burrinja Gallery
hillsceneLIVE meets the Wild Awards at the launch of the 2018 festival program.
More info here
RSVP here
Come get launchy at ART Safari!
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Come work with us!

Are you interested in developing a bold marketing strategy for a risk taking live art program? Do you have creativity and flair for experimentation and play within a marketing/arts context?
If this sounds like you, hillsceneLIVE is currently on the look out for a Marketing & Publicity Coordinator with these attributes.

For details, head to our Opportunities page or click here.
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Announcing the 2018 theme

As artists we question ourselves and the world deeply. We look in any and all spaces to find the potential seeds of what is to come. We remain curious, open to the possibilities - we consider ideas that are as yet unformed, raw concepts to be distilled, slowly turning, filtering what rains down and bubbles up.
In selecting our theme for 2018, we are interested in the idea of a radical shifting space. The feeling of something dark, heavy, murky. Grace, and malice. The brutality of nature. Immersion, in something uncategorized, unknown, nuanced… listening in, deeply, so we can interpret it. Together.

So we make art. Find ways to connect the nodes, and build resilience. The surface is not satisfactory - it is more interesting underneath. Subterranean activity. We dig down to draw it up. What is concealed, buried? What is this culture, society, landscape, ecology that is growing? How do we do this?

hillsceneLIVE 2018: Our Hidden Catalyst
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hillsceneLIVE brought to you in partnership with Creative Victoria

We are so excited to tell you that this year's program is now bolstered by state funding. We will be putting the funds to good use, increasing our ability to deliver professional development and presentation opportunities for artists in the program and beyond.
Thank you to our partners...
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land we live, work and play, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nations. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.