PUBLIC PROGRAMS
’2025 USU Creative Awards’
All free, all welcome
Presented as part of USU Creative Month
Image courtesy of USU.
Spoken Word Night
Thursday 4 September, 5:30-7pm
Verge Gallery
From narrative non-fiction to lyrical poetry, Spoken Word Night is an opportunity to engage with material written and performed by Sydney’s next generation of writers.
Hear from students shortlisted for the Word category of the 2025 USU Creative Awards, as they read out excerpts of their pieces of writing at Verge.
Drinks and snacks will be provided.
Live Music
Friday 5 September, 5:30-7:30pm
Hermann’s Bar
End your week on a high note at our Live Music Night!
From R&B to hyperpop and more, tune in to live performances from emerging Sydney musicians who have been selected as finalists in the 2025 USU Creative Awards Music category.
A limited bar tab will be available, so bring your friends and family and get in quick to enjoy this night of tunes and fun!
Short Film Screening
Friday 12 September, 5:30-7:30pm
Backspace Gallery, Level 3 Wentworth Building
Immerse yourself in a series of short films created by Sydney’s emerging filmmakers at our Short Film Screening.
Sit back, grab some popcorn, and transport yourself into the filmic worlds created by the finalists on the ‘big screen', taking place this year at Backspace Gallery on Level 3 of the Wentworth building.
Afterwards, head down to Verge Gallery to enjoy the Creative Month Block Party, presented by Verge, PULP, and SCASS! Learn more & RSVP here.
Drinks and snacks available.
Artist Talks
Saturday 13 September, 11am-2pm
Verge Gallery
Bring along your friends and family for a Saturday afternoon of art and refreshments!
Hear from finalists of the Art category of the USU Creative Awards as they speak about the concepts and processes which have informed their practices and led them to create the works featured within this year’s exhibition at Verge.
Tea, coffee and snacks provided.
Creative Awards Night
Thursday 18 September, 5:30-7:30pm
Verge Gallery
Verge warmly invites you to the 2025 USU Creative Awards Night, to celebrate the finalists across the categories of Art, Music, Short Film and Word as our esteemed panel of judges announce the winners from each category.
Platforming the voices of USyd’s emerging creatives, the 2025 USU Creative Awards showcases works engaged with a vast range of themes, including queer identity, representations of femininity, grief and catharsis, the quotidian, and memory.
5:30pm - Doors open
6:00pm - Formalities begin
Food & drink provided
Learn more about the 2025 USU Creative Awards here.