Kudos Live G R / N D

Kudos Live is an 18+ event.

G R / N D occupies the space between two competing promises of fulfilment: success at the hands of never-ending hustle or transcendence beyond this cartesian plane. It’s the algorithm oscillating between Instagram reels of tech-bros ‘optimised’ lifestyle and woo-woo wellness culture tarot readings TYPE YES TO CLAIM. How do artists respond to this spiritual unease? How are they reconciling with a suspended, heightened sense of self? Is this really living? By whose standards? 

Kudos Live G R / N D is the 2026 edition of our annual performance art showcase, this year featuring Ash Veitch, harry.bridges_webb, Josephine Blazejowski Walsh, Pico Dos Santos-Lee, Toni Tait and Winton.

Join us for this one-night only event showcasing Sydney's most exciting emerging performance artists from UNSW, SCA and NAS.

Kudos is excited to be partnering with Australia’s leading organisation for the development and presentation of experimental art, Performance Space for the program in 2026. Kate Britton, Artistic Director of Performance Space, and Hana Truban, Program Manager, will be giving mentorship to the artists taking part in the program in the lead-up to the showcase.

This event is being hosted at Artspace, one of the leading institutions for the production and presentation of contemporary art in the Asia Pacific.

Need help covering the cost of this event? Arc Savers may be able to provide subsidy support for eligible Arc Members through the Arc Savers’ Subsidy Program. Apply here: https://campus.hellorubric.com/submit_form?fid=6902

Site accessibility:

Artspace is universally accessible. The entrance is easily accessible for wheelchairs, prams and buggies.

There is lift access from the ground floor to the first and second floors in The Gunnery building.

Performances will take place on the first floor. Seating will be avialable on the night. You will also be able to walk around the space throughout the performances, as well as the ability to exit and re-enter the performance space if required.

Kings Cross Station is approximately an 11 minute walk from Artspace. Wheelchair access is available via a lift at the Victoria Street entrance.

St James Station is approximately a 15 minute walk from Artspace. Wheelchair access is available via a lift from the Elizabeth Street entrance at the edge of Hyde Park.

There is limited metred parking available available at the entrance to Artspace on Cowper Wharf Roadway and at the rear of the building on Bland Street. The closest publicly accessible car park is The Wharf Woolloomooloo on Lincoln Crescent.

This event will include loud music and potentially flashing lights.

[CW // brief mention of masturbation, loud noises] 

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CONTENT WARNING:

Some of the performances being presented within Kudos Live contain: 

• Loud noises 

• Simulated masturbation 

• Suggestive content 

• Course language 

Audience discretion is advised.