FLING's TAKE THE PRESSURE DOWN project returns with Close up conversations with professional artists, in a brand new format for 2026

Join us at FLING Studio for an informal panel conversation with 3 nationally recognised dance artists (2 of them FLING Alumni!) followed by time to deep dive into your burning questions in small group close up conversations.

TAKE THE PRESSURE DOWN is designed to demystify next steps to careers in the arts - shining light on diverse experiences, the round about routes toward a goal, and getting you thinking about your future pathways in creative ways.

This is a FREE event for young people, their supportive families and the young at heart across our community interested to hear from these fantastic artists and support this project.
Including a guided conversation, space to connect and ask questions, and FREE pizza!!

This year's stellar line up of guest artists:

Leif Helland - dance artist and musician (FLING Alumni)
Siobhan McKenna - dance artist (FLING Alumni)
Rachel Coulson - dance artist

TAKE THE PRESSURE DOWN - Close up conversations with professional artists
6 - 8pm
FLING Studio
FREE - bookings essential

*Where possible, a donation is appreciated to support the future of the project.

TAKE THE PRESSURE DOWN is delivered as part of our Regional Industry Education Partnerships Program funded by NSW Department of Education

FLING respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we live, dance and create. The Djiringanj people, whose custodianship has never been ceded, and continues to guide and support our connection to country today. We pay our respect to elders past, present and emerging.

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