The Retreat: How We Made A Feature Film – In A Pandemic!
The characters are hilarious yet heartbreaking; the story is absurd yet subversive. Under normal circumstances, completing an entire film already feels like a huge win, especially for young artists in training. The Sub30 Collective went even further – during the
In Conversation with our co-Artistic Directors
They've been in the role for just two months and already Western Edge's two new co-Artistic Directors, Robert Young and John Marc Desengano have had a huge impact on our community. Through conversations, over meals, during workshops and on Western Edge's
Are you our next Marketing Manager?
Join our team in the role of Marketing Manager We're on the lookout for a creative marketing gun with strong digital savvy to join the team. Western Edge is in a really exciting period of evolution, with a new team and
The Western Edge Artists Breaking the Bias
Today is International Women's Day. The theme is #BreakTheBias. The call to arms? Celebrate women's achievements. Raise awareness against bias. Take action for equality. As an organisation that champions diversity, inclusion and equity for all artists and young people, breaking bias is
Introducing Western Edge’s two new co-Artistic Directors
After two years of massive growth and industry challenges, we are delighted to announce the appointment of Western Edge's two new co-Artistic Directors, Robert Young and John Marc Desengano. Robert and John Marc bring different artistic practices to the company. Not
A new home at The Substation
It's been a long time coming but we are thrilled to be settling into our new home at The Substation, in Newport. After a two years of lockdowns, Western Edge has finally found its new home base in the west. If
LOOKING BACK ON A YEAR OF CHANGE AND GROWTH FOR WEYA
Hello from the summer break! The end of the year is always an opportunity to reflect and with my dear co-partner Tariro having wrapped up just a few weeks ago, finding time to pause, reflect and honour the incredible resilience of
REFLECTIONS AND FAREWELL FROM TARIRO
HINDSIGHT IS A MIRACULOUS THING If an older version of myself had told the me of three years ago, I would be co-steering a performing arts company with brilliant artists in the western suburbs of Narrm (Melbourne), largely during a global