INTERPLAY 2027 APPLICATION FORM
With the support of the Music Development Office, Nexus Arts is inviting contemporary musicians from First Nations and culturally diverse backgrounds to apply to take part in our flagship music development program that encompasses career guidance, a tailored mentorship, a creative intensive and a performance series. The yearlong program aims to bolster creativity, connection, and community in an intercultural and supportive environment. We welcome applications from eligible and suitable candidates, regardless of their gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. ACCESS REQUIREMENTS: You will have the option to submit your responses to the questions about your artistic practice as a video response if you prefer this over written responses.
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How did you hear about this opportunity?
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Do you identify as:
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Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
Culturally and linguistically diverse
None of the above
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Participating in Interplay requires commitment to a series of program activities across the calendar year for 2027. Please see the key dates above.
I am available for all proposed dates.
I am unavailable for certain dates (please provide these dates in text box below)
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Upload a brief personal biography in PDF format, which describes your music practice, background, and relevant achievements (300 words maximum).
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Questions about your artistic practice
Do you perform original music?
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No
If we offered you a full length set (between 30-45 minutes) tomorrow, would you be ready to perform?
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What is the message you are trying to convey to your audience through your artistic practice? (max 50 words).
What would you like to gain from participation in this program? (max 150 words).
What are your career aims? (max 150 words).
Can you provide some recent examples of how you have collaborated with other artists towards a shared goal? (max 150 words).
Why is participating in Interplay in 2027 the right time to help you to achieve these career aims? (max 150 words).
Please identify at least one mentor you would like to work with. This can be either an artist or an industry professional you would like to learn from. This can be done either in person or remotely (online), so please consider mentors beyond South Australia.
Have you been involved in any mentoring programs similar to Interplay in the past? If so, please provide some detail about them.
One of the unique aspects of our program is the exchange of ideas between artists in the cohort despite the diversity in genres and backgrounds. Do you enjoy working collaboratively? (For example, workshopping ideas in a group situation, sharing and exchanging ideas)
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Are there any other arts disciplines (drama, dance, visual art...etc) that you currently explore in your practice. If so, please briefly speak to this (max 150 words).
Is there anything else you would like to let us know about you or your arts practice? (max 150 words).
Do you currently have any form of artist representation? select all that apply (e.g. booking agent, artist manager)
Yes, I have an artist manager
Yes, I have a booking agent
No, I am a self-managed artist
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Please upload a link video response to all of the questions about your artistic practice OR type n/a if you have entered written responses. (e.g. unlisted YouTube link)
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Please upload a link to your original music (e.g Soundcloud, YouTube, Spotify, Bandcamp, or any other web-accessible platform)
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Original music link 3
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Name of a referee relating your musical practice (collaborator/teacher)
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Referee's email address
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