Today sees the release of a new suite of guidelines for COVID-Safe performing arts, including an update to our own Guidelines for COVID Safe Theatres. TOURING GUIDELINES DOWNLOAD Live Performance Australia, touring organisations* and peak bodies (detailed in the Appendix) have created these guidelines in consultation with the...
Read MoreWe're excited to have unveiled our program for APAX 2020 and opened registrations. Producers, presenters and inspiring guest speakers will deliver 12 sessions spread across six weeks, all taking place online and accessible wherever you are in the world. Visit the APAX website for all the information...
Read MoreThe federal government have finally announced their package for arts sector recovery in the wake of COVID-19. This package will include: $75 million: Seed Investment to Reactivate Productions and Tours – competitive grant funding in 2020-21 to provide capital to help production and event businesses to put...
Read MoreThe national guidelines for COVID-Safe Theatres, prepared by PAC Australia, are now available. You can download the document in full here. We have accelerated the process of delivering these guidelines from the other frameworks and resources that LPA will be delivering, as we understand that many venues...
Read MoreNot only has the format of PAC Australia’s annual event changed this year, but so have applications for artists and producers to “pitch”. And we use " " because it isn't really a pitch - it's an opportunity to update the sector on your organisation...
Read MoreFollowing from our recent announcement that APAX 2020 would be moving online, we're excited to open applications to present at APAX 2020! Our new APAX 2020 website is now live and will be updated regularly - you can find all the application information right here. You can...
Read MoreToday PAC Australia announced the 2020 Australian Performing Arts Exchange, to be held at NIDA in Sydney in September, would be shifting to an online format due to the impact of COVID-19. Though a difficult decision, PAC Australia is excited to have the opportunity to present...
Read MoreOn 7/5/2020, PAC Australia polled our presenter members as to their programming intentions in 2021/2022 in the wake of COVID-19. Though it is still difficult to measure the full impact, we thank the presenters who have participated in the poll so far. You can view the results...
Read MoreThe disturbing news that Australia’s largest multi-arts centre Carriageworks has entered into voluntary administration is cause for alarm across the sector and demonstrates the real risk of broad and permanent venue closures across the country unless the government provides direct support. Performing arts centres will be...
Read MoreThe information supplied was last updated 23-12-2020. FEDERAL On 27 August 2020, the Federal Government announced an additional $3.1 million to expand mental health and wellbeing services available through the Ahead for Business initiative to ensure small business owners and their staff can access support and resources. The federal...
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