EOI Call Out for ‘Let it be… then Tear it Apart’

REMIX / REINTERPRET / CHALLENGE / CHANGE – a Provocation Opportunity for Artists of All Disciplines – From Bathurst or with Connections to Bathurst

Illuminart Stories in Light, in partnership with KFM Media and Beatlesfest, with support of Arts OutWest are inviting expressions of interest (EOIs) from artists of all art forms to participate in an exciting new professional collaboration.

This curated event will take place at the Victoria Hotel in Bathurst and will be submitted for a Festivals Australia grant.

We are seeking artists to creatively remix, reinterpret, and reimagine – progressively challenging and expanding the concepts of the Beatles in innovative and thought-provoking ways.

This is definitely not about cover bands, cover art, or cover music—our goal is to extend the understanding of Art by challenging known genres, and engaging audiences in deeper reflection through artistic expression.

Expression of Interest (EOI) for ‘Let it be… then Tear it Apart’ – Artists & Creators for Innovative Curated Event in Bathurst

What We’re Looking For

We welcome artists and creatives from diverse disciplines, including but not limited to:

Spoken Word & Performance Art
Installation Art & Interactive Experiences
Music (original compositions, experimental sounds, remixes)
Projection & Digital Art
Visual Art & Animation
Multi-disciplinary & Fusion Art

Your work must connect thematically to the Beatles in an innovative way, progressing or deconstructing their ideas or themes or using it as a provocation – it does not need to be recognisable as Beatles but we will want to understand how you arrive at your end point.

Thematic Inspiration

Below are some ideas, but we encourage you to propose your own unique interpretations:

Peace & Social Change – Inspired by the United Nations declaring 2025 the International Year of Peace. How does the Beatles message of Peace hold up today?
Lyrics & Text – Reinterpreting or challenging the words that shaped generations, or remixing the music into forms that will reach a new generation.
Genres & Experimentation – Expanding the sonic evolution and cross-genre influences of the Beatles.
Cult-like Mania & Legacy – Reflecting on the global phenomenon of Beatlemania and its lasting impact, in the context of today’s pervasive social media culture.
Humour, Satire, Horror, or Sci-Fi? Games, Performance Art or Installation? – Who said it has to be pop music? It doesn’t. Surprise us.

Support for Selected Artists

As curators and co-creators, we will work with selected artists to amplify their ideas through:

Large-scale projection and digital displays
Sound amplification and immersive environments
Promotional support and audience engagement
Integration into a professionally curated event
We are open to other options and suggestions

This is an opportunity to be part of a boundary-pushing program that will reach and inspire audiences beyond conventional performance spaces.

How to Apply

To express your interest, you can upload information at the bottom of this web page, or email to : info@illuminart.com.au

The EOI should include your contact info, and

A brief artist statement (tell us who you are and your practice).
A proposal of your concept (how your work will respond to the Beatles theme).
Examples of previous work (links, images, videos, or descriptions).
Any technical or presentation requirements.

Deadline for EOIs: [Midnight, March 9th, 2025]

This is your opportunity to challenge, comment on, and progress the Beatles’ legacy 60 years on. We look forward to seeing how your creativity brings new dimensions to appreciation of their impact on music, art, and culture.

For Further Information

Contact Rick Turnock at KFM Media or Cindi Drennan at Illuminart:

Rick Turnock – 0497 056 887 | rick@kfmmedia.com
Cindi Drennan – 0412 534 999 | cindi@illuminart.com.au

EOI for 'Let It Be, Then Tear It Apart'

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