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From the appointment of Wiradjuri and Bunarong man Uncle Jack Charles as patron, to a line-up of up-and-coming artists at the awards night, co-presidents Teh and Sapidah Kian aimed to shift the tone of the evening. The proceedings were live streamed for increased accessibility, formerly gendered categories have been merged, and the trophies were made from recycled pine scavenged from past productions.
Acknowledging sector shortfalls that have amplified over the past two years – including unliveable wages, wavering mental wellbeing and an undeniable outcry for diversity and inclusion – Kian and Teh said they were optimistic and realistic on what it takes to shape a better industry.
“As the first co-presidents who are also queer people of colour, we want to make big changes – but this takes time,” Teh said. “We want to refocus on ethics and values, which are as important as glitz and glamor.”
Co-president Kian said: “We have to be accountable for what we are awarding and acknowledging.”
First Nations artists led the winners in contemporary and experimental practice, including Wiradjuri choreographer Joel Bray’s Considerable Sexual License for Darebin Arts Speakeasy and Yirramboi performances arterial by Na Djinang Circus and birrpa by Wakka Wakka, Ngugi dancer Ngioka Bunda-Heath.
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An outstanding theater performance award went to Dan Spielman for Melbourne Theater Company’s Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes and Malthouse Theater’s groundbreaking immersive Because the Night won outstanding set and sound design in the theater category.
The Gospel According to Jesus, Queen of Heaven starring Kristen Smyth, a queer reimagining of the biblical leader, and kerosene with rising star Izabella Yena, a story of a friendship severed by domestic violence, won best in-person production for independent theater.
Artistic and life partners, choreographer Graeme Murphy and ballet dancer Janet Vernon took out the lifetime achievement award.
The full ceremony can be viewed on demand at Australian Digital Concert Halland a full list of winners is at greenroom.org.au
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From the appointment of Wiradjuri and Bunarong man Uncle Jack Charles as patron, to a line-up of up-and-coming artists at the awards night, co-presidents Teh and Sapidah Kian aimed to shift the tone of the evening. The proceedings were live streamed for increased accessibility, formerly gendered categories have been merged, and the trophies were made from recycled pine scavenged from past productions.
Acknowledging sector shortfalls that have amplified over the past two years – including unliveable wages, wavering mental wellbeing and an undeniable outcry for diversity and inclusion – Kian and Teh said they were optimistic and realistic on what it takes to shape a better industry.
“As the first co-presidents who are also queer people of colour, we want to make big changes – but this takes time,” Teh said. “We want to refocus on ethics and values, which are as important as glitz and glamor.”
Co-president Kian said: “We have to be accountable for what we are awarding and acknowledging.”
First Nations artists led the winners in contemporary and experimental practice, including Wiradjuri choreographer Joel Bray’s Considerable Sexual License for Darebin Arts Speakeasy and Yirramboi performances arterial by Na Djinang Circus and birrpa by Wakka Wakka, Ngugi dancer Ngioka Bunda-Heath.
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An outstanding theater performance award went to Dan Spielman for Melbourne Theater Company’s Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes and Malthouse Theater’s groundbreaking immersive Because the Night won outstanding set and sound design in the theater category.
The Gospel According to Jesus, Queen of Heaven starring Kristen Smyth, a queer reimagining of the biblical leader, and kerosene with rising star Izabella Yena, a story of a friendship severed by domestic violence, won best in-person production for independent theater.
Artistic and life partners, choreographer Graeme Murphy and ballet dancer Janet Vernon took out the lifetime achievement award.
The full ceremony can be viewed on demand at Australian Digital Concert Halland a full list of winners is at greenroom.org.au
A cultural guide to going out and loving your city. Sign up to our Culture Fix newsletter here.
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