REJECTS FROM THE ARCHIBALD WYNNE & SULMAN – The Real Refuses Artists’ Talk Saturday 30th May 4pm

Real Refuses Show 2026`

Real Refuses:  ARTISTS’ TALK

SATURDAY 30TH MAY @ 4 PM

Join us and the artists for an afternoon of Talks by the artists, pleasant company and conversations.

Thursday 21st May marked the 31st Anniversary of Australia’s largest Art “non” Event – Real Refuses -where artists not selected for the ARCHIBALD, WYNNE, SULMAN Art Prizes exhibit their work at TAP Gallery in Surry Hlls to win the popular “People’s Choice Award”, selected by the public on the night.

Real Refuses has become firmly established as part of the “Archibald Season”.

While it is an exhibition of rejected artwork, it is much more than that…

It is about giving a fair go to all the artists involved in Australia’s largest art events.

Not everyone can win an Archibald but here everyone can exhibit along side their peers. (You’ll find past winners of Australia’s biggest art prizes here as well!)

An extraordinary range of subjects have been shown, from musicians, actors, politicians including the NSW Premier, Mayor of Willoughby, Anthony Mundeen, Tony Abbott, Leo Sawyer, the then Prime Minister John Howard, Madame Lash, Elizabeth Cummings, Professor Bruce James Brew, and Jaiwei, (a winner of the Sulman.)

PROUDLY SPONSORED BY MEL W & CO

ON VIEW  19- 31 May, 12-6pm Daily

CONTACT: Lesley Dimmick, TAP GALLERY on 0400610440.


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Youtube: TAP TV – @TapGallerySydney
Instagram: @tapgallery and #tapgallery
Email: info@tapgallery.org.au * Telephone: 0400610440 .
Level 1, 259 Riley St, Surry Hills NSW 2010

Real Refuses Show 2026

Pyrmont Art Prize 2025 - TAP Gallery

WINNERS OF THE PYRMONT ART PRIZE at Pirrama Park to be announced on SATURDAY 30 May at 4 PM

Pyrmont Art Prize 2026

Pyrmont Art Prize 2026 - TAP Gallery


ANNOUNCING THE PYRMONT ART PRIZE 2026

WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON SATURDAY 30TH MAY @ 4 PM IN TAP GALLERY
 SAT & SUN 23rd & 24TH   MAY 11-5 PM.

Pyrmont Food and Wine Festival

is 2 days of Art, Food, Wine and Live Music at
Pirrama Park, Pyrmont.

ENTRY FORMS WILL BE AVAILABLE WHEN YOU DELIVER YOUR WORK TO TAP GALLERY

IF YOU WISH TO PRE REGISTER ONLINE:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/calling-artists-to-enter-the-pyrmont-art-prize-tickets-1987115516000?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

There will be ART CLASSES 2PM  both days

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Youtube: TAP TV – @TapGallerySydney
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Email: info@tapgallery.org.au * Telephone: 0400610440 .
Level 1, 259 Riley St, Surry Hills NSW 2010

 

BUSINESS IN THE PENINSULA PRESENTS

THE 2026 PYRMONT FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL

Sydneysiders, it’s time to dust off your picnic rugs and grab your mates—Pyrmont Festival is back for 2026! Mark your calendars for 23-24 May as Pirrama Park transforms into a buzzing hub of gourmet delights, award-winning wines, craft beers, gin, cocktails and live entertainment, all set against the stunning backdrop of Sydney Harbour.

The Pyrmont Festival is a festival celebrating food, wine and art, which includes the 2-Day food and wine event. The festival is a community-run event which fosters a strong connection with the country and the city. This year we celebrate the 14th Pyrmont Festival. We welcome all parts of the community to be part of this important festival.

✅ Free entry – everyone in the community is welcome

🍷 Wineries from NSW wine regions

🍻 Local breweries and distilleries

🍔 Local food trucks

🎵 Free live entertainment from local musicians & artists

❤️ Family and first date friendly

🤸 Kids zone

🎨 Art classes

📚 Food and wine courses

♿ Accessible access to all parts of the park

KRIS HADES April 1-4 Art Exhibition. drinks wed 1st April 6pm.

Kris Hades Art Exhibition


Kris Hades Art Exhibition - TAP Gallery

Kriss Hades has established himself as a solo artist, producing an album of noise and dark ambience in 2002. He also maintains a parallel career as an underground illustration artist

INTERVIEW BEAT

What’s the story of Rev Kriss Hades – what’s been happening ?

“I’ve been to hospital and become an alcoholic. I’ve been to Moscow and I’m a surrealist now. Always been a surrealist, actually.”

So first, up what’s the deal with the name? Are you a real Reverend? How’s that even work? What sort of church would that be for anyways?

“That’s a good question. It’s a real church. And I ain’t a real Reverend. I cannot reveal the identity of this church other than that the purpose of the church is for beautiful women and girls to wear black while going to funerals. Not necessarily gothic clothing, but they must congregate themselves before the high priest, which is myself.”

What’s the story of Rev Kriss Hades – what’s been happening since Sadistik Exekution?

“I’ve been to hospital and become an alcoholic. I’ve been to Moscow and I’m a surrealist now. Always been a surrealist, actually.”

Your music encompasses a wide range of genres and influences within black metal. What is the most important element included in your music?

“ The word genre is shit. The other word I hate is… well, actually, I blocked that word out, I hate it that much. Oh, I remember now. AESTHETIC. I HATE THAT WORD!”

Your live shows are said to be nothing short of dynamically crazed. What do they

typically involve?

“Has anyone seen Get Smart when they drop acid, when they’re full on tripping because they put a gigantic acid trip in the water supply? That’s what I’m trying to recreate; Get Smart with added chaos. ”

What’s the vibe you’re trying to impart at the live show? What’s all this about an imperious, vampiric presence we hear about?

“Dr Fibes.”

In term of your music , what’s the most important aspect that you want people to walk away with?

“Professionalism, and a hard on. Or\no, not that. Give us some cash and we’ll do our best to play well. Otherwise, we’ll put a curse on you. We’re like a gypsies in that sense.”

What, do you believe, is the allure of black metal?

“The T-shirts.”


TAP Gallery: tapgallery.org.au
Youtube: TAP TV – @TapGallerySydney
Instagram: @tapgallery and #tapgallery
Email: info@tapgallery.org.au * Telephone: 0400610440 .
Level 1, 259 Riley St, Surry Hills NSW 2010

Kris Hades Art Exhibition

Gruesome Playground Injuries - TAP Gallery

GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES 22 April – 3rd May

Gruesome Playground Injuries

Gruesome

Why do we hurt ourselves?

Kayleen and Doug are destined for each other. After a chance encounter in the school sick bay, they find themselves pulled back together again and again, like stitches over an open wound.

Unorthodox Productions launches onto the independent theatre circuit with Gruesome Playground Injuries by Rajiv Joseph, a darkly funny play exploring the milestones that make us (and break us).

Messy, complicated, funny and deeply painful, Gruesome Playground Injuries asks whether a relationship can last when its participants are bent on their own self-destruction.

 

Presented by Unorthodox Productions

Written by Rajiv Joseph

Directed by Brea Macey

Starring Darya Miroshnikova and Chris Stamoulous

 

By permission of ORiGiN™ Theatrical on behalf of Dramatists Play Service, Inc

– A Concord Theatricals Company

 

Please note: this production contains smoking, simulated wounds and references to self-harm and suicide.

 

DATE/TIME

Preview – Wednesday 22 April, 7.30pm

Thursday 23 April, 7.30pm

Friday 24 April, 7.30pm

Saturday 25 April, 7.30pm

Sunday 26 April, 5.00pm

Thursday 30 April, 7.30pm

Friday 1 May, 7.30pm

Saturday 2 May, 7.30pm

Sunday 3 May, 5.00pm

 

CREATIVES

Cast

Kayleen – Darya Miroshnikova

Doug – Chris Stamoulos

Crew

Director – Brea Macey

Stage Manager – Alexandra Pelvin

 

TICKET PRICES

Full price – $32

Concession (Students, Concession Card, Health Care Card) – $25

Preview – $25

Group of 5+ – $28

 

BOOKINGS

https://www.trybooking.com/DJONB



TAP Gallery: tapgallery.org.au
Youtube: TAP TV – @TapGallerySydney
Instagram: @tapgallery and #tapgallery
Email: info@tapgallery.org.au * Telephone: 0400610440 .
Level 1, 259 Riley St, Surry Hills NSW 2010

Gruesome Playground Injuries

Sydney Actors Playhouse - Anatomy of a Scene - TAP Gallery6

Anatomy of a Scene Tuesday 24th Feb 7pm

Anatomy of a Scene February 2026


Anatomy of a Scene February 2026

Anatomy of a Scene

A live showcase/workshop with Mike Booth & the Sydney Actors Playhouse Scene Class
Tuesday 24 February
7:00pm
Tap Gallery, Surry Hills
$15 tickets
Booking link: https://www.trybooking.com/DJPJF



Anatomy of a Scene February 2026