ExPeriments
“There was Big toddler energy in the room.”
– Participant Comment
This is an ongoing series
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This is an ongoing series *
Experiment 1: In nowness
Experiment No. 1: In Nowness was the first in a series of public experiments by New North Inc. A playful activation that invited guests into radical presence, unfolding in the here and now—an experience shaped by who was present and something that could only happen there and then.A simple provocation: Take a number Follow a prompt
A live collaborative art experiment Shaped by who shows up
Hosted by The J, Noosa in January 2026 and supported by Noosa Council Locate | A Place To Find Creatives Experiment 2 : This thing →
Experiment 2 : This thing
"This thing" is public experiment number 2.A fundraising campaign and invitation to see whether our community — local, regional and national — can help bring something ambitious into existence.Can we collectively fund, develop, curate, present + celebrate site-specific new ideas for a community we know and love.Can a regional Queensland town host an ideas-led, independent, cutting-edge contemporary arts festival free of conceptually unnecessary constraints?If the experiment succeeds, the result will be Apparent Light: a two-night projection and light-based activation transforming Peregian Beach Village into an open-air installation, experience and exhibition — a walkable night experience shared between artists, locals and visitors.This campaign is supported through the Australian Cultural Fund — every ‘tax-deductible’ dollar raised will be matched with a funding ‘boost’ up to $5000 from Creative Australia.
We also have support from the Noosa Regional Arts Development Fund, Arts QLD Regional Community Arts Fund, Peregian Business Association, Peregian Hotel and Peregian Digital Hub, demonstrating strong local interest and enthusiasm.
Experiment 3 : not the thing
Experiment 4 : Stay in touch →
coming soon, probably in May 2026.