PAC AUSTRALIA – Connecting People With Performance

Performing Arts Connections Australia is the national peak body representing and supporting performing arts presenters and creators in Australia by providing leadership, building capacity and facilitating relationships that strengthen the connection between the art and the audience.

BEST PRACTICE

We provide information to help individuals and organisations in our membership develop best practice in presenting and audience development.

LEADERSHIP

We identify key industry issues and set the agenda to progress those issues, both independently and through collaborative action with strategic partners. We promote the value, and advocate for the needs of people and organisations, in the performing arts industry.

CONNECTION

We connect performance makers and presenters to create shared understanding and mutually beneficial outcomes that support the presentation and mobility of performing arts activity.

CONFERENCE

The PAC Australia conference continues to set the benchmark for intensive professional development and thought leadership in the industry. At PAC Australia we’re all about connecting people with performance… so, no matter how you connect (or want to connect) with the arts industry, if you work as an independent artist, a major producer, with local government, a remote regional venue or a cultural icon there’s a great conversation to be had.

RESEARCH

From benchmarking member activity, to scoping the size and reach of Australian Arts Markets, check out our resources available on the site.

PERFORMING ARTS EXCHANGE

PAC Australia’s flagship networking and development event - a national face-to-face market which brings together producers and presenters from across the country to create and maximise touring opportunities and build relationships.

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

Keep abreast of the latest information affecting the sector, access benchmarking and best practice information, find support and information from colleagues, be part of an organisation that is your advocate on national issues... just some of what PAC Australia is doing for our members.

DROVER AWARDS

PAC Australia's annual Drover Awards recognise excellence in performing arts touring across Australia.

KEY DATES

All the key arts events you need to know about in 2020

WHAT’S NEW

PAC AUSTRALIA ANNOUNCES NEW-LOOK 2020 NATIONAL PLATFORM

Over the past five years PAC Australia’s Performing Arts Exchange, or PAX, has been held in conjunction with our much-loved national performing arts conference (held annually since 1987). Over that time, we’ve seen unprecedented growth in the need for a relationship based, face-to-face gathering that...

2019 Member Economic Activity and Venue Charges & Salaries Reports

Our two key industry reports are now available to help drive your business development and broader sector development. The 2019 survey respondents represented a wide range of performing arts centres, demonstrating the breadth of PAC Australia membership. With more content this year, the reports provide...