NEXT WAVE x LIQUID ARCHITECTURE APPLICATION
2017
Please upload this WRITTEN APPLICATION using the ONLINE FORM found
at www.nextwave.org.au/next-wave-x
`applications will not be accepted.
NAME NAMES:
Name:
Group Name (if applicable):
Project Name:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Next Wave is looking for strong ideas that are clearly articulated, by artists who are rigorous, processdriven, and up for a challenge.
In 600 Words tell us…
 Your idea and how you plan to present it
 Why you want to do it
 Who it’s for (hint: don’t say everyone)
Use a minimum size 11 font. Maximum 600 Words.
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YOUR PRACTICE
Briefly describe your practice and artistic interests: (150 words max.)
What are you most hoping to learn through the professional development aspects of Next
Wave and how do you see NW & LA supporting you? (300 words max.)
This could relate to creative process, as well as logistics, planning, budgeting or other practical
elements of your project.
How are you thinking green? (150 words max.)
We are serious about environmental sustainability. Identify three (3) key environmental challenges
you expect to encounter and any ideas you have to address these challenges.
How are you thinking about access and inclusion? (150 words max.)
We believe that if we remove barriers for people with disability to engage with us, our work will be
better. If successful you’ll be expected to think about access and inclusion. Identify (3) access
challenges you expect to encounter and ideas you have to address these challenges.
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Project Plan
Help us understand your project by sketching out important points in your process from now until the
end of June 2018. Outline your plans around residencies, venues or potential partners. This might
also include thoughts on recruiting participants, doing tests or undertaking specific research.
Write your plan below using the template provided. Use a minimum size 11 font. Maximum one (1)
page. Remove or add rows as needed.
NWF 2018 Timeline for Next Wave x Liquid Architecture Applicants
7-Aug
Late August
Date
Early - Mid September
22 - 23 September
29-Sep
OCTOBER 2017
Date
NOVEMBER 2017
Date
Early Nov
Next Wave x Liquid Architecture Applications CLOSE
Next Wave x Liquid Architecture Decisions Advised
SEPTEMBER 2017
Action/Deadline/Event
Meeting with your NW Associate Producer
NWF 2018 ALL IN
Meet NW Staff
Meet NW Artists
Start Planning for the lead up to the festival together!
Meet key industry people over a drink and a chat!
Friday Before the AFL Grand Final - PUBLIC HOLIDAY (Melbourne Metro)
Action/Deadline/Event
7-Nov
Action/Deadline/Event
Deadline: Program/Marketing Content due to NW
Deadline: Draft Media Release due to NW
Melbourne Cup Day - PUBLIC HOLIDAY (Melbourne Metro)
DECEMBER 2017
Date
Action/Deadline/Event
Office closed 24 Dec – 3 Jan
JANUARY 2018
Date
3-Jan
Action/Deadline/Event
Next Wave Office Open for 2018
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25-Jan
26-Jan
Deadline: Risk Assessment Plan due to NW
Deadline: Access Plan due to NW
Deadline: Sustainability Plan due to NW
Invasion Day/Survival Day/Australia Day - PUBLIC HOLIDAY (Note: NW
office most likely to elect to stay open on this day - First Nations Staff will
be out of office engaged in community activity)
FEBRUARY 2018
Date
Action/Deadline/Event
MARCH 2018
Date
Early Mar
12-Mar
Mid March
Action/Deadline/Event
Deadline: Volunteer Requests from all Artists & Projects Due to NW
Labor Day - PUBLIC HOLIDAY (VIC)
Next Wave Festival 2018 Program Launch
30-Mar
31-Mar
APRIL 2018
Date
1-Apr
2-Apr
25-Apr
MAY 2018
Date
Early May (Dates
TBC)
Mid - Late May (Dates
TBC)
JUNE 2018
Date
1-Jun
Good Friday - PUBLIC HOLIDAY
Easter Saturday - PUBLIC HOLIDAY
Action/Deadline/Event
Easter Sunday - PUBLIC HOLIDAY
Easter Monday – PUBLIC HOLIDAY
ANZAC DAY - Wed - PUBLIC HOLIDAY
Action/Deadline/Event
Next Wave Festival 2018 Open
YOUR PROJECT OPENS - NWF 2018
Next Wave Festival 2018 Closed
Action/Deadline/Event
Acquittal & reporting Data Due to NW
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Budget
How much do you think this project will cost?
We want to see how you would spend the money provided for the project. Your final figure for ‘Cash
Left’ should equal ‘0’ before you submit. (hint: Your income total should equal your expenditure total).
Please use the template below, we understand some figures may not yet be clear, please use your
best estimate.
Hint: When estimating you should consider costs associated with developing and realising your
project. Some examples of expenses might be: materials, AV equipment, admin and studio costs,
and/or fees for artists/curators/writers/mentors.
How will you raise funds for your project? We are interested in seeing your ideas around
developing sources of income for your project as well as funds already raised. Listing specific
government grant rounds, crowd-funding activities, philanthropic funds and in-kind opportunities is
encouraged. Include in your income section and indicate next to it: ‘NC’ if not confirmed.
Write your plan on this page using the template provided. Use a minimum size 11 font. Remove or
add rows as needed.
Next Wave x Liquid Architecture Budget
INCOME
confirmed?
Cash
Liquid Architecture Cash
Next Wave Cash
Subtotal Cash
C
C
$
$
$
2,000
5,000
7,000
In-Kind
Liquid Architecture In-Kind
Next Wave In-Kind
Subtotal In-Kind
C
C
$
$
$
5,000
9,286
14,286
$
21,286
$
$
2,143
1,500
Support
$
3,643
Production: NWF Premiere Season @ NWF 2018
NW In-Kind: PLI Insurance
$
2,000
TOTAL
EXPENDITURE
Next Wave x Liquid Architecture Project Support
NW In-Kind: Associate Producer
Liquid Architecture In-Kind: Project and Mentoring Support
Subtotal Next Wave x Liquid Architecture Project
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NW In-Kind: Risk Management Consultancy
NW In-Kind: Access Services Consultancy
Liquid Architecture In-Kind: Venue - One Night at The Tote Hotel,
Collingwood
$
$
1,500
1,500
$
3,500
$
8,500
Marketing & Publicity
NW In-Kind: NWF 2018 Premiere Season Marketing & Publicity
Subtotal Marketing & Publicity
$
$
2,143
2,143
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
$
14,286
CASH LEFT
$
7,000
Subtotal Production: Premiere Season @ NWF 2018
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