ILBIJERRI Ensemble

Congratulations to 2025's ILBIJERRI Ensemble participants, Kimmie Lovegrove, Brentisha Macale, Josiah Johnston-Wyntjes, Imparja Pettit, Jordan Johnston, Jharrad Simpson, and Betty Sumner.

The ILBIJERRI Ensemble Open Access program was first established in 2018 and has been modelled and shaped over the years by its participants.

Ensemble Open Access supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, aged between 18 and 35, who are passionate about theatre to develop their performing arts skills, build confidence, network, and collaborate with emerging and established First Peoples creatives in a fun and culturally safe space.

Across a 6-month term of workshops, intensives and collaborations participants learn performance and theatre-making skills, and have the opportunity to get paid to present the final outcome of their work.

Participants will work closely with this year’s Program Director, Amy Sole, and Producer Alex Paige to support their journey as First Peoples storytellers and forge new career pathways.

2025 Workshop Dates

Each block has weekly sessions that happen every Thursday from 4 – 7pm.

Block 1: 8 May to 19 June
Block 2: 10 July 14 August
Block 3: 4 September - 18 October
Intensive Week: Date TBC in November

During the intensive week participants will collaborate with other ILBIJERRI creative groups to bring together the final outcome and present their work.

Applications have now closed.