Please note, states will be enacting legislation to enforce what has been, up to this point, an advisement against mass gatherings of 500+ people. In this scenario, penalties may apply for events with over 500 people in attendance. States may also enact their own limits...
Read MoreUPDATE: Please note, states will be enacting legislation to enforce what has been, up to this point, an advisement against mass gatherings of 500+ people. In this scenario, penalties may apply for events with over 500 people in attendance. States may also enact their own...
Read MoreTo support Australian performing arts organisations in handling the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, PAC Australia has collated some useful resources and guides for your reference. This information contains advice and practical steps you can take to manage current and potential consequences of the outbreak for your organisation,...
Read MoreMs Helen O’Neil, President, Performing Arts Connections (PAC) Australia, today announced that Katherine Connor has been appointed as the organisation’s new Executive Director. Announcing Ms Connor’s appointment, Ms O’Neil said, “Katherine is a strong, creative leader with a clear vision for the future of the performing arts...
Read MorePAC Australia is on the hunt for a new E.D. This person will head up a fast-paced, ambitious and small, committed team that achieves outstanding outcomes - an individual who can apply themselves practically and strategically. The role requires a champion for cultural advocacy. Someone with...
Read MoreMs Helen O’Neil, President, Performing Arts Connections Australia, today announced that Executive Director Mr Rick Heath, will leave in February 2020 to take up the role of Executive Director at Black Swan State Theatre Company. Ms O’Neil said, “The Board thanks Rick for his service to PAC Australia...
Read MoreOver 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 connects...
Read MoreWe know it's hard to keep track of the various amazing arts markets, festivals, seminars, symposiums and conferences on offer in Australia and overseas each year, and that's why we like to help out by creating our Key Dates document. Our 2020 edition is now available,...
Read MoreOur 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...
Read MoreThe outcomes from the Meeting of Cultural Ministers on Friday 11 October have been released. The Major Performing Arts framework will be replaced with a new National Performing Arts Partnership framework. We welcome the increased contestability of MPA funds and congratulate CIRCA as a new MPA company. We...
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