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Process, Katanning
Bravery and creativity flourishes at Now Sounds residency
The second Now Sounds Katanning residency saw 150 young people blow us away with their enthusiasm and creativity, and the support they showed each other along the way.
26 May 2026
Process, Katanning
Building beats, rhymes… and confidence
On the face of it, Now Sounds is a project about making music. But it’s about building young people’s confidence, self-esteem and social cohesion too.
15 April 2026
Process, Midwest
‘Lost in Space’ blasts off
The launch of the Now Sounds Midwest music video ‘Lost in Space ’ was a truly stellar experience, filled with live performances from stars and future stars.
30 October 2025
Process, Midwest
Paying it forward through music
CAN’s Now Sounds project is about more than making music, say resident artists Flewnt and Optamus. It’s about giving young people a sense of autonomy.
11 June 2025
Process, Midwest
Opening doors into music-making
For young people in the Midwest, Now Sounds is more than a chance to record a music video. It’s about opening up possibilities and pathways to professional music-making.
20 May 2025
Process, Hedland
The stories behind the photos of Now Sounds
How gorgeous are these photos from the final Now Sounds Hedland residency? Take a tour through this gallery to learn more about what made this project so special.
13 May 2024
Process, Hedland
Magic happens at Now Sounds
Packed with rhymes and steps, the buzz was palpable at Now Sound Hedland’s second residency, as young people discovered just how capable and creative they can be.
20 March 2024
News, Hedland
Shaking it with Mubanga
Afro-fusion choreographer/teacher Mubanga is heading to Hedland this February to share his joyous dance moves in a series of workshops for young people.
18 January 2024
News, Hedland
Residency breathes creative energy into Hedland
Young people in Hedland have been inspired by artists Optamus, Flewnt and Mubanga Culture, at the first residency for Now Sounds Hedland.
15 November 2023
News, Hedland
Flewnt and Optamus make first visit to Hedland
Now Sounds Hedland is off to a flying start. Two weeks ago the Now Sounds team travelled to Hedland to get the ball rolling on the project, meeting with project partners at the Town of Port Hedland, local arts organisations and young people from the Hedland community.
09 October 2023
