Whether it's a brand new idea or something you've been working on for a while that just needs some extra support. Backbone’s HUB Residencies are open to project proposals at any stage of development.

YES. Our HUB Residencies are open to individuals, small and large groups, and established companies. Applications will need to have one main contact, who can act as the main point of communication.

NO. While Backbone's focus is on artists aged 30 years and under our HUB Residencies are open to:

• Individual artists aged 30 years and under.

• Collectives where the lead creative/majority of the team is aged 30 years and under.

• Individuals and collectives making work for children and Young People (under 18 years).

Backbone is a multi-arts organization. We support curious, untamed, and experimental thinkers from all artistic backgrounds. It will be important to consider how our venue (Seven Hills Hub) can help bring your project to fruition, and ensure you highlight this in your application. There is more information about the Seven Hills Hub in the information pack.

• Open and ongoing communication.

• Work in collaboration with the Backbone team to ensure all parties are supported.

• Provide feedback to Backbone at the end of the HUB Residency to help assist and develop our future programs.

• During your HUB Residency, artists are expected to act as ambassadors of Backbone, through promoting your HUB Residency and any public outcomes (i.e. performances, workshops etc.).

• Up to 100 hours of studio time at Backbone's Seven Hills Hub venue during the hours of 9:00am - 5:00pm Monday -Friday.

• In-kind Producing support and advice from Backbone producers and leaders.

• Access to Backbone's available technical resources and equipment.

• Opportunities for community engagement (WIP showings, open rehearsals etc.)

• Potential performance outcome during Backbone Festival, October 2023. This may be a scratch showing, WIP performance or full presentation.

The spaces available to HUB Residents are also available to hire by the general public. As such, we need to find a balance that keeps our venue available to as many people as possible. However, we are open to negotiating the hours of use under certain circumstances (i.e. if you're working with school-aged artists).

Applications will be assessed by Backbone staff using the following criteria:

• The project is led by artist/s aged 30 and under OR the project is developing work for children and Young People (under 18).

• Clear articulation of the project proposal

• Strength and viability of the proposal.

• Potential impact of the residency on the career or practice of the artist/s.

• How your idea aligns with the Backbone ethos: curious, untamed, experimental.

YES. Applicants who are successful in receiving a funded HUB residency are required to have a public outcome at Backbone Festival 2024. This outcome can vary from a Work In Progress (WIP) showing, to an industry showing, to a full production.

To apply, you will need to clearly explain the WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, and WHY of your project. You will also need to include a CV/resume of the lead creative.

You can submit this via our EOI form which is available on our website, HERE OR by submitting a short 5-10 minute video that responds to all the questions in the Application Form to:

info@backbone.org.au

Using the Application Form HERE

If you require further assistance or would like to submit your application in a different way, please contact us info@backbone.org.au

If you are unsuccessful in receiving a funded HUB residency, Backbone also has a number of unfunded residencies available. If you would like to be considered for an unfunded residency, let us know in the application form.

Artists who are offered an unfunded HUB Residency will receive all the same benefits as the funded Residents except for the $5000 cash investment. As an unfunded Resident, you are not required to have a public outcome. However, you will be encouraged to undertake some form of community engagement whether through open rehearsals or Work In Progress (WIP) showings. Unfunded HUB Residents may also be invited to present something at Backbone Festival 2024.