Southern Edge Arts Inc

07/06/2026

✨ Teamwork makes the dream work ✨

Right now, over 100 young people are working together to create their performances for our Showcase 2026. At SEA, everyone is a collaborator and an active team member. Collaboration involves learning how to listen and share creative ideas, respecting our differences, making compromises and building trust. Most importantly, we've got each other's backs onstage and offstage.

‘Collaboration’ is one of our wellbeing focus areas for this term.

Showcase 2026 is part of our Performing Arts Participation Program presented by Healthway.

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05/06/2026

SHOWCASE 2026 IS COMING 🎭✨
Our annual Showcase is nearly here and this year we're excited to present it at the Albany Entertainment Centre.
Join us for an evening celebrating the creativity, dedication and talent of our Southern Edge Arts performers.

Secure your tickets now:
🎟artsculturetrust.wa.gov.au/venues/albany-entertainment-centre/whats-on/showcase-2026/

We can't wait to share what our artists have been creating.

Showcase is part of our Performing Arts Participation Program presented by Healthway.

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03/06/2026

Train with us at Southern Edge Arts 💥
Looking to build strength, skills, move your body and connect with a creative community?
Join our Open Training sessions and access our state-of-the-art training space. Open Training is ONLY for experienced students or performers aged 18 years plus or by invitation.
📅 Friday
🕠 5:15pm
💲 $17 casual drop-in
Open Training is a great opportunity to practise, challenge yourself and keep moving in a supportive environment.
See you in the SEA space!
Open Training is part of our Performing Arts Participation Program presented by Healthway.
Jenny Guenther in Showcase 2025 photo by Ann & Tom

02/06/2026

Throwback to the magic of Showcase 2025 ✨
Last year our young artists brought courage, creativity and powerful performances to the stage, celebrating the growth, connection and artistic journeys that happen every day at Southern Edge Arts.
Take a look back through our Showcase 2025 blog and relive some of the moments that made it so special:
www.southernedge.org.au/post/showcase-2025

Now we're looking ahead...
SHOWCASE 2026
📅 Saturday 27 June
🕠 5:30pm
📍 Albany Entertainment Centre

Join us as our performers take the stage once again for an unforgettable evening of performance and celebration.
Showcase is part of our Performing Arts Participation Program presented by Healthway.

🎟 Tickets:
www.artsculturetrust.wa.gov.au/venues/albany-entertainment-centre/whats-on/showcase-2026/

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30/05/2026

✨Managing Pressure✨

At SEA we explore how stress and pressure can influence our thoughts, emotions, and physical wellbeing.

With Showcase approaching, it’s natural to experience performance pressure. Learning to notice if you are feeling under-stressed, over-stressed or somewhere in the middle is an important part of managing pressure as a performer and in everyday life.

‘Managing Pressure’ is one of our wellbeing focus areas for this term.

Showcase 2026 is part of our Performing Arts Participation Program presented by Healthway.

Get your tickets: artsculturetrust.wa.gov.au/venues/albany-entertainment-centre/whats-on/showcase-2026/

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28/05/2026

Sparks flew as the story unfolded through movement and fire.

Images by Astrid Volzke at Kaarla Wirren.
1. Lindsay Dean Jnr, Sarah Healy, Tess Court
2. Harpo Grant
3. Guest Fire Artist, Sarah Healy
4. Erin McCahon
5. Caitlin Pritchard and Jenny Guenther as Air
6. Aimee Higgins, Nina Giutoli, Mischa Collin, Lindsay Dean Jnr, Jasmine Reeves and Tess Court

Kaarla Wirren was presented by Southern Edge Arts and supported by Lotterywest, City of Albany and Albany’s Historic Whaling Station.

28/05/2026

We are incredibly grateful to the State Government of Western Australia for investing $10,000 towards new circus equipment for our programs.

This support helps us engage even more children and young people in circus activities that build confidence, support physical development and contribute to social and emotional wellbeing.

Thanks to this funding, we have been able to purchase new equipment including trapezes, juggling resources and exciting new vaulting equipment for use across our weekly workshops.

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26/05/2026

Kaarla Wirren - Fire Spirit.

Honouring enduring spirit, culture, and the stories that continue to guide and connect us.

Images by 📸 Astrid Volzke at Kaarla Wirren, last weekend.

1. Aunty Averil Dean and Aunty Treasey Woods
2. Mt Barker Community College
3. Mooditch Nop
4. Tessie Michael, Margaret Collard, Valiesha Michael and Norma Jackamarra
5. Lindsay Dean Jnr
6. Uncle Lester Coyne, Annette Carmichael and Rachael Colmer
7. Annette Carmichael, Tess Court, Aunty Carol Pettersen, Caitlin Pritchard, Rachael Colmer - the bows at the end

Kaarla Wirren was presented by Southern Edge Arts and supported by Lotterywest, City of Albany and Albany’s Historic Whaling Station.

Kaarla Wirren was presented by Southern Edge Arts and supported by Lotterywest, City of Albany and Albany’s Historic Whaling Station.

23/05/2026

19/05/2026

What a night 🔥
KAARLA WIRREN brought our community together around the fire in a powerful sharing of story, culture and connection. From the first spark to the final moments, it was a moving reflection on resilience, community and the spirit of fire.
Deep gratitude to the young people, artists, creatives and community members who brought this work to life over the past eight months. Your energy, care and commitment created something truly unforgettable.
Thank you to everyone who joined us, gathered, reflected and shared in this experience.
Kaarla Wirren was presented by Southern Edge Arts and supported by Lotterywest, City of Albany and Albany’s Historic Whaling Station.
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