THIS IS HOW WE DO IT
This Is How We Do It encapsulates all of Backbone’s educational and collaborative work with Brisbane’s young, emerging and independent artists.
Our programs aid young the creatives of Backbone in finding their creative voice, and learning how to share it.
YOUNG CREATORS
In 2021 we have launched the Young Creators workshops, which will take and broaden our signature drama workshop framework, as well as incorporate a new song-writing workshop.
Every Saturday the bowlo is taken over by two of Australia’s most exciting young ensembles; The Wasabi Flamingos (akaSkill Builders), and Everything-1 (Everything minus one, aka Young Makers).
More than just meme generated trash talk, these two ensembles have been working together for over 7 years in some cases, mastering the art of devising, theatre making and above all else remaining in steadfast criticism of the adult world. Working in close collaboration with Sarah Ogden and Prince Brown, these young makers will generate new content on an annual basis.
BACKBONE ENSEMBLE
Neon Green EOI
This year, Backbone Ensemble has had an upgrade.
Expressions of Interest are open now for performers, designers, directors, producers (and more!) to get in the loop and find opportunities to work alongside Neon Green and Backbone Resident artists throughout the year.
ONLINE BOWLO
The Baddest Bowls Club is now ONLINE! In 2020, we got to dive in deep and begin creating an online community for connection, sharing and learning between young artists.
In 2021, our Online Bowlo is getting even better!
Online Bowlo Membership is just $10 a month, and gives you access to exclusive online content, tools to develop your practice, all in your exclusive members area right here on our website.
Sign up now!
LINGUA OPEN SOURCE RESIDENCY
Are you a young person or a community group looking for support and resources that will assist in the creation of a new project idea that celebrates language and culture? Backbone's open source format is year-round, we are here for you! We got you! Sometimes the best ideas take time to build and we want to know all about it no matter how big or small that idea is. We don't have much, but we love sharing what we do have, so jump in and let us know if you have an idea that could do with some time, space and advice to get it rolling.
MENTORSHIPS
Backbone works to create unique and life changing mentorships between industry leaders and young independent artists.
Current mentorships include:
Katherine Quigley is currently mentoring producers Sampson Smith (Candy Social Club) and John Morris (Roused At! Show Co).
Elektrolab’s Tara Pattenden is mentoring Kim Day.
Vanessa Tomlinson is mentoring Rusted Satellites’ Ceion Hilton.
If you are a young artist who would benefit from a mentorship facilitated by Backbone, become a member of our Online Bowls Club and get in touch!
YOUNG PRODUCERS PROGRAM
This is the training ground for a new generation of aspiring producers to develop and build on the future of a vibrant, creative and culturally diverse arts sector.
In 2021, Backbone welcomes four talented young producers from First Nations and diverse cultural backgrounds (POC) to the training opportunity of a lifetime. Working under the facilitation of industry leader Letila Mitchell, these four young producers will work together to level up their producing skills and create new events of their own design.
Successful applicants will be announced shortly!