David Finnigan (ACT)
Sipat Lawin Ensemble, Manila, Philippines

David developed a new participatory theatre performance, Gobyerno or ‘Government’, in which audiences created a documentary about their ideal nation. A prototype was presented at Festival B:om in Korea and Karnabal Festival in Manila.

Nicholas Verso (VIC)
Three Shadows Photography Art Centre, Beijing, China

In Beijing Nicholas wrote a first draft of his fantasy feature film, ARE FRIENDS ELECTRIC. He researched robotics towards creating design prototypes for the film, and explored the abandoned city of Ordos and Zhangye desert as potential locations for key sequences.

Dan Mackinlay (WA)
Common Room Networks Foundation, Bandung, Indonesia

Dan worked with contemporary classical composer and death metal bass player, Robi Rusdiana and the death metal supergroup choir, Ensemble Tikoro, to develop a new operetta that compliments wayang kulit (shadow puppet) performance.

Sally Richardson (WA) and Hsu Yenting (Taipei), Taipei Artist Village, Taiwan and Fremantle Arts Centre, Western Australia

Perth writer, choreographer and arts manager, Sally Richardson, traded places with Taiwanese sound artist, Hsu Yenting. Sally developed The Ghost Project with Taiwanese artists working across the mediums of dance, theatre, film and photography. Yenting exhibited Waterland, which explored cultural effects on the perception of sound.

Regional Revitalisation in Japan: Australia House, Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale, Japan 2015, Snuff Puppets: Andy Freer, Stephane Hisler, Rosalind Hall, Nick Wilson (VIC)

In Japan the Snuff Puppets collaborated with the Urada community to build giant puppets based on local folk tales. The community performed in Niigata prefecture and Honjima Island, together with a major performance as part of the Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale.

Kerjasama: Reciprocal Residency between Australia and Indonesia, Karla Dickens (NSW) and Doni Maulistya (Yogyakarta), Artback NT, Alice Springs and Cemeti Art House, Yogyakarta

Australian Indigenous artist Karla Dickens and Indonesian artist Doni Maulistya undertook a 6 week residency in Alice Springs, followed by a further 6 week residency in Yogyakarta.

Round table: Australia-China Contemporary Performing Arts Engagement

Round table: Singapore Youth Arts Attachment Program

Boiler Room Lecture: Raqs Media Collective

Curatorial Seminar: Raqs Media Collective

8 Jul. Asialink Arts in partnership with MADA Curatorial Practice co-hosted a seminar with Monica Narula and Shuddhabrata Sengupta of Raqs Media Collective, who visited Australia courtesy of Institute of Modern Art (IMA) for the 'Imaginary Accord' exhibition.

Culture & Ideas: Pauline Yao, M+ Hong Kong

Asia-Capability Delegation for VIC Multi-Arts professionals: Tokyo and Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale

9-17 Aug. Asialink facilitated a delegation for Victorian arts professionals to Tokyo and ETAT to research and develop professional networks and partnerships culminating in a series of reciprocal projects for future delivery.

Asialink Arts: Delegation from the Chinese Ministry of Culture

IVP Round table: Joselina Cruz

24 Nov. Asialink Arts hosted an industry lunch for Joselina Cruz, Director and Curator at the Museum of Contemporary Art and Design (MCAD), De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, Manila

Anida Yoeu Ali: In Conversation @ MPavillion

26 Nov. Following her performances at the 8th APT in Brisbane, Cambodian artist Anida Yoeu Ali came to Melbourne for an in-depth discussion with Sarah Bond, Director of Visual Arts, Asialink Arts. 

The Barberettes @ Asialink Chairman's Dinner

3 Dec. 'Time travelling girl group from South Korea', The Barberettes were invited to perform at Asialink Chairman's Dinner during their visit to Melbourne, courtesy of Multicultural Arts Victoria as part of Mapping Melbourne.