Built in 1951 by the NSW Electricity Commission, the Casula Powerhouse (then known as the Liverpool Powerhouse), was one of a series of identical buildings erected to supplement electricity production during winter and power shortages. In 1955 the 250 foot stack was erected, replacing four shorter chimneys. Residents had complained that the smoke from the powerhouse dirtied their washing.
After a 22 month closure, the Casula Powerhouse reopened on 5 April 2008 with significantly improved and new facilities. The centre now houses an international standard exhibition space, and a 326 seat state of the art theatre. The centre also boasts a multi-purpose theatre/performance space, artists'' studios and artists'' residency spaces 7 exhibition spaces. In addition, climate control has been installed in one gallery and a collection storage space, and a new office space. This capital project has been a partnership between the NSW Government, ArtsNSW, Liverpool City Council and its communities.
The full lineup for the Western Sydney experimental festival has been released, with Anklepants, Aishani and Giulia also performing at the Casula Powerhouse on September 14th.
The Discwoman artist will join already announced names like µ-Ziq, Meuko! Meuko! and Elena Colombi at the experimental festival in Sydney's west on September 22nd.
West Sydney collective opnsrc hosts an immersive sensory experience this Friday, with a selection of art installations and electronic music at the Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre.
The most forward-thinking, face-slapping, mind-liquifying festival in the state is back for another year of experimental music and art at the grandiose Casula Powerhouse.
A Made Up Sound, Cassius Select, Lawrence English, Louis McCoy, Makeda, Nite Fleit, phile, Ptwiggs, Thick Owens, Via App, Waterhouse, Asterism, Jannah Quill
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The inaugural Soft Centre brings some incredible experimental talent over to the Casula Powerhouse for one mind-bending day.