Supporting the right work to reach the right audience, at the right time.
The Australian Performing Arts Exchange (APAX) is the national market and professional development gathering of more than 450 performing arts workers to develop tours and cultivate the relationships that deliver presentation outcomes for audiences and communities across Australia.
Since its inception, APAX has shifted the dial in Australian performing arts markets, from transactional market environments to a focussed, relationship-based platform for doing business which prioritises connecting presenters, producers, and artists so that the right work reaches the right audience, at the right time.
Alongside a range of pitching, showcasing and networking opportunities, APAX supports the professional development of delegates, showcases sector innovation and best practice and industry renewal through knowledge exchange.
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Meanjin I Brisbane, 7 to 11 September 2026
The river city beckons. APAX returns to Meanjin/Brisbane for the first time in 22 years.
It doesn’t get much better than spring in Brisbane. Sunshine on the Brown Snake, a cultural calendar bursting with events led by Brisbane Festival, and the city’s nightlife humming with energy.
Plan now and book early to take advantage of the best available fares on flights and watch this space for accomodation offers and more.
We look forward to meeting, sharing and connecting in Brisbane on Jagera/Turrbal land in 2026.
Supporting the right work to reach the right audience, at the right time.
Visit the APAX Website to find out more.
Previous APAX Gatherings
Garramilla I Darwin, 11 to 15 August 2025
Garramilla I Darwin, 11 to 15 August 2025
The Australian Performing Arts Exchange is the national market and professional development gathering for performing arts workers across Australia. Develop tours, cultivate relationships, and deliver to audiences nation-wide. The 2025 Australian Performing Arts Exchange (APAX) took place in the tropical Top End in beautiful Garramilla I Darwin.
Supporting the right work to reach the right audience, at the right time.
Naarm/Melbourne, 19 to 23 August 2024
Naarm / Melbourne, 19 to 23 August 2024
Over 450 delegates including many new faces came together at APAX 2024 for a week of connection, provocation, reflection and future thinking. The combination of bold provocations and collegial connections united attendees in a way that can only happen when you’re in the same space, building understanding and support for one another’s contexts.
Cairns, 28 August - 1 September 2023
Cairns, 28 August – 1 September 2023
APAX 2023 was hosted in Cairns from 28 August to 1 September 2023, with an online Advance Pitching Program on Thursday 17 August 2023. Thank you, to the 400+ producers, artists and presenters who came together for a week of deep exploration and engagement, reflecting upon what’s next in performing arts presenting and touring. As the ‘fourth wall’ came down, it was a week filled with dialogue and an exchange of ideas through provocation circles, breakouts, roundtables, panels and networking.
View the APAX 2023 Daily Program and check out event photos.
Previous APAX Gatherings
Previous APAX Gatherings
View content from the the 2015 – 2019 APAX events. PAC Members can view sessions on demand from 2020 – 2022 by logging in and visiting Members Resources – Sessions Recordings.