Commissioned Artists
Tweed Shire-based artists, collectives, performers, and creatives were invited to develop new work for LAVA 2026 through an expression of interest process. LAVA is supporting three local professional artists to present new and experimental work at this year's inaugural festival. This program has been supported by Regional Arts Australia.
Kinship Doobai Dancers (KDD)
Market Stalls, Dance Performance and Interactive Workshop
Project Title: 'We Respect, We Connect, We Dance, We Belong' (WDWB)
Location: Pottsville Community Hall + Beach
When: Saturday June 27th, 12—5PM
The Mound Collective: Geraldine Balcazar Cabrera and Chelsea Jewell
A movement-based research project that explores devotional walking as a social art practice.
Project Title: Field Walk
Location: M-Arts Precinct
When: Friday 26th June, [Opening night]
Siyavash Doostkhah + Greta Kelly - Performing as Zemzemeh
Sound Performance and Listening Experience
Project Title: Sounding the Farm
Location: The Citadel, Murwillumbah
When: Sunday 28th June | Two Sessions | Free Event