Force Majeure

05/06/2026

Last week we launched a NEW ERA of Force Majeure ⚡️

With pop-up hip hop performances, world champion turntablist DJ Total Eclipse on the decks, and Nick Power's bold new vision shared, it was an thrilling launch party and moment for the company.

For the first time, an established Australian dance theatre company is being led by a dedicated hip hop artist.

As we partied and danced and exchanged, there was an unmistakable sense that something important had begun...

And we would love you to be part of it. Join the Inner Circle: https://www.givenow.com.au/supportforcemajeure

Thank you to all our supporters, industry friends, artists, and performers for being there to share this moment with us. And to our friends at PACT for providing the ultimate party venue.



📷 Johnny Chaing

04/06/2026

Heading to the Australian Dance Biennale Summit at Rising festival?

Catch our AD Nick Power at the Roundtable session: Exchange, Reciprocity, and Momentum

A discussion about how artists and companies build international relationships with presenters, partners, and peers - and how exchange can lead to longer-term momentum.

Contributing to the conversation:
Dylan Goh | Independent Dancer, Producer and Curator
Felix Preval | HOTA, Home of the Arts
Michelle Ryan | Restless Dance Theatre
Nick Power | Force Majeure

📆 5th June 2026
⏰ 3pm-4pm
📍 Flinders St Station Ballroom

More info:

How does work move from creation into a wider life? A practical discussion on how dance is presented beyond its premiere, and what touring, presenting, and distribution look like now.

01/06/2026

Introducing a NEW ERA of Force Majeure ⚡️

Since 2002, Force Majeure has been creating visceral, genre-defying movement-based theatre.

With B*Boy and choreographer Nick Power now at the helm as Artistic Director, Force Majeure enters a thrilling new era.

BE PART OF THE NEW ERA
Join the Inner Circle: a founding community of supporters part of this historic chapter as Force Majeure builds a bold future for hip hop and dance theatre in Australia.

Make a tax deductible donation of any size before 30 June and join THE INNER CIRCLE.

You’ll receive:
🔥 a lasting connection to this pivotal moment in the company’s history
🔥 recognition as an Inner Circle member on our website
🔥 exclusive supporter updates and Inner Circle member events

Join us: www.givenow.com.au/supportforcemajeure

04/05/2026

We’re excited to share that our Artistic Director, Nick Power, is currently in London attending Breakin' Convention, the world’s largest festival of hip hop dance theatre!

Joining Nick on the trip is street dancer Dechen Gendun, a previous collaborator and mentee, whose attendance marks an exciting opportunity to deepen her exposure to the international hip hop dance scene.

This experience supports Force Majeure's ongoing commitment to artist development and mentorship, creating pathways for the next generation of voices in this field.

While on the trip, Nick will be attending performances, rehearsals and workshops and reconnecting with artists and collaborators from around the world.

We look forward to bringing this inspiration home.



This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body.

30/04/2026

LAST CHANCE TO APPLY! Executive Producer applications close 3rd May ⏳

Force Majeure is looking for a new Executive Producer as the company enters an exciting new era with the recent appointment of Artistic Director/CEO Nick Power.

Download the Job Information Pack and details on how to apply: https://www.forcemajeure.com.au/news/job-opportunity-executive-producer



📷 Jump First, Ask Later by Danielle Micich, Photo by Alex Wisser

19/04/2026

Apply now to be Force Majeure's Executive Producer

Download the Job Information Pack and details on how to apply: https://www.forcemajeure.com.au/news/job-opportunity-executive-producer

Applications close 3rd May 2026



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#1: The Age I’m In by Kate Champion, Photo by Heidrun Lohr
#2: Jump First, Ask Later by Danielle Micich, Photo by Daniel Boud
#3: Masters of Modern Sound by Danielle Micich, Photo by
#4: You Animal, You by Danielle Micich, Photo by

13/04/2026

WE’RE HIRING: Executive Producer applications now open 👀

Force Majeure is looking for an Executive Producer as the company enters an exciting era with the recent appointment of Artistic Director/CEO Nick Power.

With the creation of new work underway in Australia and the Pacific, Force Majeure has a strong new direction involving street dance, contemporary performance practice, long-term community engagement, and sector development.

The Executive Producer will play a key role working alongside the Artistic Director in this exciting new chapter for the company.

This part-time opportunity would suit a producer who has experience working in or leading small to medium arts organisations.

Download the Job Information Pack and details on how to apply:
https://www.forcemajeure.com.au/news/job-opportunity-executive-producer



📷 Jump First, Ask Later, directed by Byron Perry, Photo by Daniel Boud

09/04/2026

Force Majeure shares the news that Executive Director Amy Morcom will step down in June after three and a half years with the company.

Amy has been an integral part of the company’s leadership, supporting artists, partnerships and projects with care, rigour and generosity. Her departure comes during an exciting transition following the appointment of Nick Power as Artistic Director and CEO.

Amy said:
“It was a difficult decision, particularly as I’ve been having a great time cooking up plans with Nick. Knowing the company has another strong leader at the helm, it feels like the right moment for me to close this chapter, take a pause, and move into new learnings and adventures. I know I’ll miss some impressive and meaningful work with Nick and the company - the FOMO is real! - but I’m excited to see where the company goes next.”

We are now recruiting for a new Executive Producer to join us in this exciting new chapter, with applications closing Sunday 3 May. Full details are available on our website.

We warmly thank Amy for her significant contribution and wish her all the best for what’s ahead.

https://www.forcemajeure.com.au/news

24/03/2026

Get to know Force Majeure’s AD, Nick Power: Part VI

Nick’s most recent work, Deejay X Dancer was commissioned by Sydney Opera House in 2022, featuring world champion turntablist DJ Total Eclipse alongside three of Australia’s most respected breakers - Demi Sorono, Jackson Garcia & Anastasios Repousis.

Deejay x Dancer walked the tightrope of live performance in a thrilling call and response showdown, highlighting the skill, playfulness and connection between these two traditional hip hop forms in a celebration of the intricate interplay between dancer and the decks.

Riffing on this initial spark from the birth of hip hop culture almost 50 years ago, Deejay x Dancer merges past and contemporary influences to push the boundaries of the form.

The work has toured to New Annual Festival, Darwin Festival and Merrigong Theatre Co, and most recently played at Carriageworks followed by and international season in Vanuatu.

Full credits: https://vimeo.com/953354999

02/03/2026

Get to know Force Majeure's AD, Nick Power, Part III:

In 2012, Nick was the recipient of the Australia Council dance residency at the Cité internationale des arts. This residency, alongside his time in the remote Aboriginal community of Lajamanu, inspired his first full length independent work, Cypher.

Cypher was a seminal Australian work, inspiring a new generation of hip hop makers to take up practice.

Based on a hip hop dance ritual, Cypher brought the audience in close and used the codes, signals and etiquette of hip hop culture, bridging the gap between the street and the theatre in meaningful ways.

Cypher premiered at Darwin Festival in 2014 and has since toured to major European dance festivals and throughout Australia including Sydney Festival, Sydney Opera House, Tanz im August - Internationales Festival Berlin and URB festivaali (Helsinki).

To be continued...

Video credit: Amiable Communications