The Arts and bush-fire recovery

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

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.

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What's on over the festive season

30 Oct, 2019

As Christmas approaches, AMPAG members have a feast of delights on offer.

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

30 Oct, 2019

Throughout the company’s history Opera Australia has committed to taking their productions far and wide. Since 1996 OA has toured to 120 different locations across metropolitan and regional Australia.

Nationhood, National identity

25 Oct, 2019

The alliance of Performing Arts Peak organisations' joint submission to Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee Inquiry into Nationhood, National identity and Democracy highlights the valuable contribution the arts can make to social cohesion and national identity . It argues we can do more to strengthen social cohesion and national identity by building the role of the arts into future policy initiatives.

Valuing the Arts – highlights from the Australia Council’s year in review

25 Oct, 2019

The Australia Council’s investment in the arts in 2018-19 supported the creation of more than 9,500 new Australian works and compelling arts experiences that reached more than 22 million people across the globe.

Adelaide Symphony Orchestra tours China and South Korea

24 Oct, 2019

More than 20 years after its ground-breaking Asian tour, the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra (ASO) takes 66 musicians to China and South Korea.

Melbourne and Singapore Symphony Orchestras joint performance- a first.

23 Oct, 2019

This first side-by-side musical collaboration between the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and Singapore Symphony Orchestra took place at the opening of the Paya Lebar Quarter in Singapore.

MSO announces Lu Siqing as Artistic Ambassador

23 Oct, 2019

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Board is proud to announce the appointment of Chinese superstar violinist Lu Siqing as Artistic Ambassador for the MSO.

New Principal partner joins BSSTC

23 Oct, 2019

At Black Swan, the State Theatre Company of WA’s season launch, Fortescue Metals Group was announced as the Company’s new principal partner, by the Minister for Culture and the Arts Hon David Templeman MLA.

2019 World Ballet Day

23 Oct, 2019

Wednesday 23 October was World Ballet Day 2019, featuring life behind the scenes of leading dance companies The Australian Ballet, Queensland Ballet, West Australian Ballet, Bolshoi Ballet and The Royal Ballet via a live stream on Facebook and YouTube.

Circus Oz in Colombia

23 Oct, 2019

Circus Oz's Model Citizens has presented two seasons in Colombia plus dedicated schools shows and circus workshops with local kids.

2019 Patrick White Playwrights Award and Fellowship

22 Oct, 2019

Sydney Theatre Company is inviting applications from Australia’s talented playwrights for the 2019 Patrick White Playwrights Award and expressions of interest for the Patrick White Playwrights Fellowship.

AMPAG Tracking changes in corporate sponsorship and philanthropy 2019 report

21 Oct, 2019

Gross earnings from sponsorship, donations and fundraising events rose 13.5 per cent on 2017 earnings while costs rose 14.4 per cent. This resulted in $101.7 million in total net earnings which represented 13.2 per cent growth on 2017 results.

His Excellency Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono X of Yogyakarta visits the MSO

18 Oct, 2019

His Excellency Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono X of Yogyakarta, Indonesia, visited the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s headquarters for a special cross-cultural concert featuring MSO musicians and Indonesian dancers and renowned Indonesian choreographer, Didik Nini Thowok.

2020 season overview

18 Oct, 2019

As 2019 draws to a close, there are some tantalising hints about what we can expect for the 2020 season.

Creating future classics

18 Oct, 2019

The WASO Song Book, a commissioning program founded in 2010 by Janet Holmes à Court AC, provides opportunities to nurture musical careers and create new musical works with the ambition they may become the classics of tomorrow.

Queensland Ballet Academy Goes Global With Prix De Lausanne Partnership

18 Oct, 2019

Queensland Ballet Academy this month announced a new partnership with the Prix de Lausanne in Switzerland in the lead up to its new, purpose-built facilities opening in 2020 at Kelvin Grove State College.

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Stand Up Symphony

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Jams for Junors 8

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Beethoven Double Bill

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Flute, Viola and Harp

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Goldner String Quartet & Piers Lane

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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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Interactive Touring Map

Visit our interactive performing arts map to view the performing arts activity across Australia

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.

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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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