Telstra Ballet Dancer Award

Congratulations to Jill Ogai, winner of the Telstra Ballet Dancer Award, and Marcus Morelli, who took out his second People's Choice Award.

STC resident artists

Supported through the generosity of STC donors, Sydney Theatre Company’s Resident Artist program emphasises new writing, diverse voices and a collaborative creative environment that encourages artistic excellence.

Image Credits: Pictured from left to right: Resident Designer Elizabeth Gadsby, Richard Wherrett Fellow Shari Sebbens, CAAP Initiative Director Kenneth Moraleda, Artistic Director Kip Williams, Associate Director Paige Rattray, STC Emerging Writer Jordyn Fulcher, STC Emerging Writer Wendy Mocke, Patrick White Playwrights Fellow Nakkiah Lui, CAAP Initiative Director Courtney Stewart, STC Emerging Writer Enoch Mailangi, Resident Director Jessica Arthur, CAAP Initiative Director Tasnim Hossain, STC Emerging Writer James Elazzi, CAAP Initiative Director Jennifer Rani.

Taking Sydney's youngest musicians to new heights at SSO Parramatta Workshop

90 students from 58 different schools came together for a three-day pop-up music camp at our Lady of Mercy College, Parramatta.

Finalists announced for Queensland Premier’s Drama Award 2020-21

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced the finalists for the Queensland Premier’s Drama Award (QPDA) 2020–21. Artists Anna Loren, Maddie Nixon and Steve Pirie have been selected from the record-breaking field of 221 entries.

WASO announces Emerging Conductor participants

The West Australian Symphony Orchestra is pleased to announce the eight participants in the inaugural Emerging Conductors program for 2020.

Latest News

2019 Sydney Theatre Awards winners announced

21 Jan, 2020

Last night the winners of the 2019 Sydney Theatre Awards were announced, with 35 Awards presented, shared between 18 productions which played in Sydney during the calendar year of 2019.

The Arts and bush-fire recovery

21 Jan, 2020

The performing arts sector cares deeply about the collective impact of this summer’s bushfires,

Arts Education: The Banksia Initiative and bush fire recovery

21 Jan, 2020

Arts informed approaches provide powerful methods to restore individual, community and national wellbeing during and after a disaster. Participatory arts-based methods strengthen social support and help people to build critical hope.

Rick Heath announced as new Executive Director of Black Swan

16 Jan, 2020

After an extensive national and international recruitment process, Black Swan State Theatre Company of Western Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of Rick Heath as the Company’s new Executive Director.

HECATE : Bell Shakespeare and Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company

15 Jan, 2020

Bell Shakespeare will be working with Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company on HECATE. Commissioned by Perth Festival and opening 5 February at Subiaco Arts Centre, this is the first large-scale Shakespeare production entirely in Noongar.

Bridget Balodis - Director in Residence at Malthouse

19 Dec, 2019

Bridget Balodis will be joining the Malthouse artistic team from 2020 as Director in Residence – contributing to the company’s programming, development & artistic consultation. As well as directing next year's #KBOXMH20 by fellow Artist in Residence Ra Chapman.

Bendat and Burt build future for West Australian Ballet

19 Dec, 2019

Major gifts from the Bendat Family Foundation and the Wright Burt Foundation will create long term opportunities for the next generation of ballet dancers and become the founding gifts of West Australian Ballet’s newly established Endowment.

Celebrating Richard Mills

19 Dec, 2019

Victorian Opera, Melbourne Recital Centre, and Orchestra Victoria partnered for a special one-night-only concert, Celebrating Richard Mills, to honour his musical achievements and tremendous contribution to the Australian music scene.

Telstra Ballet Dancer Award

19 Dec, 2019

Congratulations to Jill Ogai, winner of the Telstra Ballet Dancer Award, and Marcus Morelli, who took out his second People's Choice Award.

STC resident artists

19 Dec, 2019

Taking Sydney's youngest musicians to new heights at SSO Parramatta Workshop

19 Dec, 2019

90 students from 58 different schools came together for a three-day pop-up music camp at our Lady of Mercy College, Parramatta.

Announcement - Jodi Glass

19 Dec, 2019

State Theatre Company of South Australia CEO, Jodi Glass, has announced she is leaving the Company after a three-year stint in the role.

Finalists announced for Queensland Premier’s Drama Award 2020-21

19 Dec, 2019

WASO announces Emerging Conductor participants

19 Dec, 2019

The West Australian Symphony Orchestra is pleased to announce the eight participants in the inaugural Emerging Conductors program for 2020.

2019 Sydney Theatre Awards

18 Dec, 2019

Nominations have been announced for the Sydney Theatre Awards for 2019

Simone Young announced as the next Chief Conductor of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra

18 Dec, 2019

Simone Young AM will be the Orchestra’s Chief Conductor from 2022. In the 12 months prior to her taking up the role, Young will be the Orchestra’s Chief Conductor Designate.

Lissa Twomey appointed Executive Director, Bangarra

12 Dec, 2019

Bangarra Dance Theatre is pleased to announce the appointment of Lissa Twomey, a prominent and experienced creative and operational leader, to the position of Executive Director of Australia’s premier Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performing arts company.

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Major Matters

11 Oct, 2019

AMPAG response to Independent Artist Open Letter

We are at a very serious crossroads in the sector- and respect and share the real anguish that exists across the arts ecology. While everyone in the Major Performing Arts companies agrees that the situation for the small to medium arts is of grave concern, it needs to be considered within an overall context of declining government support and strategic development for the arts across this country. It is the overall situation that needs to be addressed with increased support across the board – not by destroying one part of the sector in a bid to help the other survive. AMPAG and its members have and continue to actively advocate for increased Australia Council funding. The arts in Australia is a broad ecology, with outstanding work happening at all levels.

16 Aug, 2019

Government Arts Funding Update

This month the Meeting of Cultural Ministers released its report on total arts and cultural government funding 2017-18 with capital expenditure driving growth. Separately, the Australia Council for the Arts has invited 162 small-to-medium-sized arts companies to make full applications for its four-year funding grant program with over 250 other organisations now consider their options.

11 Apr, 2019

MPA Framework-summary of the second phase public consultation outcomes released

A summary of the outcomes of the second phase of consultation on opportunities to strengthen the National Framework for Governments’ Support of the Major Performing Arts Sector (MPA Framework) has been released.

16 Oct, 2018

Performing Arts uniquely positioned to advance Australia’s soft power

DFAT has launched the first Soft Power Review to consider ways to better leverage Australia's soft power assets and build effective partnerships to advance Australia's security and prosperity. AMPAG’s submission to the Review, summarised here, outlines the vital role that cultural diplomacy, including diplomacy through the performing arts, has in advancing Australia’s soft power.

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Opera Queensland: The need for integrity and deep engagement with regional and remote communities

On the Road again

OA on the road- a snapshot of 2018-2019 National Tour of Madama Butterfly.

Chinchilla Miles Roma Initiative

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MPA Activities

18 Aug, 2017

Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and University of Adelaide take up the baton on conductor training

Adelaide Symphony Orchestra (ASO) and The University of Adelaide's Elder Conservatorium of Music have joined forces to offer an internationally unique conducting program.

28 Apr, 2017

MTC Indigenous Scholarships to support career aspirations and telling their own stories

MTC launched its 2017 Indigenous Scholarship Program last month with a smoking ceremony conducted by Boon Wurrung Senior Elder Arweet Carolyn Briggs and Jaden Williams at MTC HQ.

10 Apr, 2017

Audience Development

Since the federal and state commitment to new funding arrangements in 2000, the AMPAG companies have produced a vibrant, innovative slate of productions reaching audiences across Australia and overseas.

08 Feb, 2016

The Magic Island

A personal recollection by Simon Rogers, Manager of Artistic Planning, Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, on how the orchestra went about developing a new recording for the Hush Foundation in a collaboration that extended its reach and forged new partnerships.

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