NIDA Future Centre is proud to announce the recipients of NIDA X 2025, a program supporting bold and experimental live entertainment experiences.

This year’s submissions from NIDA alumni presented an amazing array of ideas and executions, ranging from XR narratives and immersive sound experiences to AI-driven audience dreamscape worlds and holographic characters. Following a competitive selection process, four alumni-led projects have each been awarded development funding, mentored support and access to equipment and facilities at NIDA.

Across the 4 week residency Emele is developing her new work Drau Ni Uto Hotel, and presenting a community sharing of the Work in Progress.