Carriageworks Nights

Overview

Sydney's favourite multi-disciplinary venue Carriageworks is bringing three big nights to Eveleigh throughout August as part of its Carriageworks Nights program. The artist-led event series will be divided into three themes; Softcore, Consent and Feast, offering an energetic program to inject some culture into our chilly winter nights.

The series will kick off on Thursday, August 17 with Softcore, which will see the Carriageworks' Public Space transformed into a cinema. Curator and artist EO Gill will be putting together a range of Australian queer cinema, showcasing short experimental films that span from the 1980s until today.  The full program is set to be announced closer to the date, so keep a lookout if you want to delve into some fascinating Aussie queer films.

Then, on Thursday, August 24, Consent will bring together artists, BDSM practitioners and musicians to explore the differing dimensions of consent in our contemporary culture. Leading the nights will be the premier of performance piece idk from resident company Force Majeure with an accompanying panel, performances from dance-pop queens Haiku Hands and an appearance from body-positive artist Demon Derriere.

Derriere is encouraging audience members to leak their own nudes and is currently accepting images via their Instagram that will be projected on the Carriageworks walls on the night.

On Friday, August 25, Feast will showcase artist collective The Bushy Lemons with chef Claire Van Vuuren of beloved Newtown venue Bloodwood. To celebrate an upcoming major solo exhibition by Salote Tawale, Feast, will invite 200 people to gather for a barbecue dinner at Carriageworks.

Tickets for the feast are free and will be allocated by ballot, so make sure to enter before August 13 for your chance to secure a spot. Following the food-filled portion of the night, the gathering will end with a healthy dose of dancing with DJ Del Lumanta on music.

If you are looking to spice up your winter weeknights with a bit of culture and fun, be sure to check out the full Carriageworks Nights program. Tickets are free so you really don't have an excuse to sit at home.