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Western Edge Western Edge works with new emerging voices in the Western suburbs of Naarm (Melbourne).

04/09/2026

A SKKRRTT back to Group Rehearsal with a message from Edge Ensemble.

Devising and connecting weekly over food and art, has culminated in their original production D/Vision, which premiered at The Bowery Theatre in St Albans last Saturday August 29 in front of a warm and receptive audience.

St Albans Edge’s Bettaverse brought us into a world run by AI, and I do mean everything...your job, your social status, your choices (all the way down to who you love).

Autonomy is a thing of the past. Emotion is inefficient. And, futuristic sunglasses are mandatory.

But when the system demands conformity, these rebels had one question: How much of yourself would you give up in order to fit the algorithm? Bettaverse brought their vision of an AI Efficiency and Autonomy universe to the big stage in a BIG way!

Who are you when the system has already decided who you should be? A question posed by Footscray Edge’s Aria3011 world, where every citizen has a purpose — represent your nation, step into the spotlight, and perform for the glory of country. Behind the spectacle, however, lives a rebellion.

What happens when your identity is prescribed, and your future is already written? How long before you start rewriting the rules? All are questions which Aria3011 explore as they stepped up to challenge, beautifully and powerfully.

TLDR; Come see the FINAL (eeeek) show on Saturday September 12 @ Bluestone Church Arts Space

📍Footscray – Sat 12 Sep, Bluestone Church Arts Space
⏰ 7-9pm, including post-show celebration
🍜 Complimentary feed after the show

Tickets in bioooo (p.s. there’s only a few left) 🥳

🎥 Eiman Khai

ONE SHOW DOWN. ONE MORE TO GO. An amazing first show from an incredible group of young artists at The Bowery Theatre. So...
02/09/2026

ONE SHOW DOWN. ONE MORE TO GO.

An amazing first show from an incredible group of young artists at The Bowery Theatre. Some rehearsal pictures (without spoilers 😎) before they hit the stage and debuted D/Vision to the world.

With only one more show to go, join us to celebrate this ensemble of young artists in a story of heart, community, and connection with this brand new work, and stay for a complimentary feed after the show!

🗓️ Saturday 12 September, 7:00–9:00pm
📍 Bluestone Church Arts Space
🎟️ From $0, via the link in our bio

This year, the rebels are ready to fight the algorithm.

In a world run by Al efficiency, autonomy is taken at birth. Every human is assigned their tasks, occupation, social points — and even who to date. Emotions are considered inefficient, so everyone wears sunglasses to hide what they really feel.

Who are you when the system has already decided who you should be?

How much of yourself would you give up to fit the algorithm?

Would you conform, perform or fight against the system?

Edge Ensembles is generously supported by Brimbank City Council, Creative Brimbank and The Bowery Theatre, Maribyrnong City Council, Wyndham City Council, Creative Victoria and Creative Australia.



📸 Damian Vincenzi

ONE MORE SLEEP 👀🔥Tomorrow, The Bowery becomes the stage.The crews are ready. The stories are ready. The moment is almost...
27/08/2026

ONE MORE SLEEP 👀🔥

Tomorrow, The Bowery becomes the stage.

The crews are ready. The stories are ready. The moment is almost here.

D/VISION is about to go OFF!

See you there 🫡

Edge Ensembles are ready to make their mark 🔥🫡 The stage is set. Their vision is locked. And this Saturday night, they s...
27/08/2026

Edge Ensembles are ready to make their mark 🔥🫡

The stage is set. Their vision is locked. And this Saturday night, they step into D/VISION ready to show the Westside what they’re made of! 🎭

📍 St Albans – Sat 29 Aug, The Bowery Theatre

Now it’s time to make their mark.

They’re ready! Are you?

🔗 Tickets in our bio!

They came to represent.They came to compete.They came to make noise.Now it’s time to witness the rebellion 🔥 8 nations. ...
25/08/2026

They came to represent.
They came to compete.
They came to make noise.

Now it’s time to witness the rebellion 🔥

8 nations. 1 Stage.
One unforgettable finale!

📍St Albans – Sat 29 Aug, The Bowery Theatre
📍Footscray – Sat 12 Sep, Bluestone Church Arts Space
⏰ 7-9pm, including post-show celebration
🍜 Complimentary feed after the show

D/VISION... SAVE THE DATE

# youtharts # performingarts

THEY TOLD YOU WHO TO BE. THEY TOLD YOU WHAT YOU’D BECOME. THEY TOLD YOU WHO TO LOVE. SO WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU SAY NO? D/...
24/08/2026

THEY TOLD YOU WHO TO BE.
THEY TOLD YOU WHAT YOU’D BECOME.
THEY TOLD YOU WHO TO LOVE.

SO WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU SAY NO?

D/VISION IS NIGH.

Two nations. One crown. 👑🔥 BETTAVERSE (ST ALBANS) V ARIA3011 (FOOTSCRAY) Different perspectives. Different energy. One s...
22/08/2026

Two nations. One crown. 👑🔥

BETTAVERSE (ST ALBANS) V ARIA3011 (FOOTSCRAY)

Different perspectives. Different energy. One stage.

Who’s bringing the vision, creativity, and the sauce to take it all the way?

D/VISION is almost here. You ready?

A little Westside love this morning! ☀️🫶🏽 Some of the gang behind D/VISION joined the amazing crew at Westsider Radio fo...
20/08/2026

A little Westside love this morning! ☀️🫶🏽

Some of the gang behind D/VISION joined the amazing crew at Westsider Radio for a conversation about the upcoming experience... the ideas, the artists, and what they're cooking up behind the scenes.

Big love to the hosts for hosting the team, and for such a generous conversation. 💜

Didn't catch it? No worries.

The episode will be available to stream from 7pm tonight, and will remain freely available thereafter.

Tune in: https://westsiderradio.com.au/schedule/

D/VISION is coming 👀

🔗 Tickets in our bio!



From left: Mazeching Nau (Western Edge Artist), Cherry Charleston (EP Guest), Ricardo Magno (Co-Director Edge Ensembles Show), Fiona Scott-Norman (Westsider Radio Host).

Who are you when the system has already decided who you should be? In Aria3011’s world, every citizen has a purpose: rep...
20/08/2026

Who are you when the system has already decided who you should be?

In Aria3011’s world, every citizen has a purpose: represent your nation, step into the spotlight, and perform for the glory of country.

But behind the spectacle, something is brewing...

Because when your identity is prescribed, and your future is already written, how long before you start rewriting the rules?

Meet Aria3011, bringing a world of identity, control, and rebellion to the 2026 showcase.

They’re ready for the challenge.
The real question is... are you ready for what they’re bringing?

📍 Footscray – Sat 12 Sep, Bluestone Church Arts Space
⏰ 7-9pm, including post-show celebration
🍜 Complimentary feed after the show
🔗 Tickets in our bio!

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