01 Jul, 2020

Australian artists launch Play It On in support of the nation’s live entertainment industry 

Luminaries from across Australia’s entertainment industry have announced that they will create and launch Play It On, a unique online concert in support of Australian artists who have lost income as a result of the nationwide shutdown of the live entertainment industry.

01 Jul, 2020

Circus Oz to remain on pause til 2021

We’ve been significantly impacted by coronavirus and the future is still uncertain. That’s why we won’t be returning to our core operations until next year.

01 Jul, 2020

Black Swan Launches Black Swan Home Theatre

Black Swan State Theatre Company is launching its new digital platform “Black Swan Home Theatre”, a company first initiative that will allow us to connect with our audience in new and exciting ways.

24 Jun, 2020

What's next for the Arts?

Much has been written about the challenges facing artists and arts companies as a result of the COVID-19 close down. Behind the scenes, artistic planners and the teams around them have had to reinvent the way they work and create new ideas about presentation and content.

17 Jun, 2020

New Museum project provides jobs for local creative industries

Work on the world-class New Museum for Western Australia has surged ahead during the COVID-19 pandemic, providing local jobs for people in creative and construction industries during tough economic times.

10 Jun, 2020

STCSA and ActNow collaborate on new online project, Decameron 2.0

More than 30 of the state’s finest established and emerging artists will collaborate and present a series of isolation-inspired stories in an exciting new online project from State Theatre Company South Australia and ActNow Theatre.

10 Jun, 2020

Musica Viva FutureMakers

Musica Viva Australia announce violinist Harry Ward and chamber music ensemble Partridge String Quartet as the third iteration of its acclaimed leadership initiative, FutureMakers.

05 Jun, 2020

SDC and SSO premieres Cuatro — a four-part online series in response to creativity in isolation

Sydney Symphony Orchestra and Sydney Dance Company have achieved an Australian first by collaborating to create a unique online series, featuring four of Australia’s celebrated musicians and four of Australia’s leading dancers.

04 Jun, 2020

Bell Shakespeare to stream award-winning documentary Kings of Baxter

Bell Shakespeare has announced that it will stream the award-winning documentary Kings of Baxter, followed by an exclusive live Q&A with the film's director and stars, on Thursday 11 June.

03 Jun, 2020

WAB COVID-19 Update following State Government Phase 3 Announcement

Over the past three months, West Australian Ballet and the Company’s established COVID-19 Response Team have been monitoring and reacting to the challenges presented by the COVID-19 Pandemic.

27 May, 2020

Musica Viva In Schools Online

Musica Viva In Schools is proud to announce that it has taken its program completely online. To support schools during COVID-19 and beyond, and to provide much-needed employment for 60 musicians, the company now offers a full suite of online performances and teaching resources tailored to Australian primary classrooms everywhere.

21 May, 2020

Update from ASO

With COVID-19 restrictions easing across South Australia, all of us here at the ASO are now turning our sights firmly towards returning to the stage. Obviously there are still many things to consider and, for the time being at least, we won’t be able to return to concert-giving as we knew it before the pandemic.

21 May, 2020

Bell Shakespeare to broadcast archived productions exclusively for schools

National theatre company Bell Shakespeare has announced that it will open its archives for a special limited release of production recordings from its recent history, exclusively for schools.

20 May, 2020

Belvoir Concerts

Belvoir’s first ever online concert will be streaming Streaming from Friday 22 May for one weekend only, Belvoir in Concert presents the best of Belvoir’s songs in a series of specially recorded performances by their original cast members.

20 May, 2020

No Pay? No Way! Live Reading

Sydney Theatre Company has announced the next phase of Sydney Theatre Company Virtual, a live reading of Marieke Hardy’s brilliant adaptation of Dario Fo’s political farce, the hilarious No Pay? No Way!

14 May, 2020

STC and NIDA Pathways Commission Program

Sydney Theatre Company will forge a new artistic partnership with NIDA.

14 May, 2020

Ongoing coronavirus restrictions lead to nation wide cancellations for Opera Australia

Opera Australia has announced a further round of cancellations due to the ongoing coronavirus restrictions that will bring the total number of performances either cancelled or postponed in 2020 to more than 570 across the country.

13 May, 2020

NEXT STAGE Writer’s Program

With thanks to the donors, foundations and organisations who fund Melbourne Theatre Company’s NEXT STAGE Writer’s Program, MTC is pleased to offer two writer-in-residence opportunities beginning in 2020.

12 May, 2020

MTC offers sound studio to artists

MTC is pleased to offer their sound studio and the support of a sound technician free of charge, for the benefit of the creative artists in their community. The sound studio at MTC HQ will be available to hire on Fridays for recording, mixing and mastering.

09 May, 2020

Artists at Work - a message from Belvoir

It’s both a completely ordinary announcement for a theatre company, and an astonishing one given the circumstances: We have found a way to hire some artists and get back to the job of making theatre.

05 May, 2020

Classical concerts launch on ABC iview

Concert halls are closed, but on ABC Classic they are committed to keeping the music playing. They have launched their first-ever classical collection on iview, meaning that you can watch some of the very best recent performances with Australia’s biggest names, in the comfort of your own home.

04 May, 2020

TSO Tune in

The TSO announces the launch of TUNE IN, a free, innovative, fun and interactive learning platform which is suitable for everyone; students, families and life-long learners - ideal for remote, online learning and home-schooling. With activities taking from just a few minutesto half an hour, TUNE IN is the perfect way to learn about the fascinating world of music.

04 May, 2020

OA launches free online streaming platform with Joan Sutherland in the starring role

Unable to perform live while the country is in COVID-19 lock-down, Opera Australia has created another way to share their performances with opera fans, today launching OA | TV: Opera Australia on Demand, a free online streaming service.

01 May, 2020

Performing Arts quick pivot enriches online education

Term two for schools around the country are shifting into gear, with a blended style of delivery that will include learning via online and interactive technologies, and face-to-face delivery. Performing arts companies' education teams across Australia have been working hard to adapt and develop new digital learning resources and events to support teachers and students' learning and engagement online.

28 Apr, 2020

2020 Malcolm Robertson Writers Program Participants

Malthouse have introduced the 2020 participants in the Malcolm Robertson Writers Program.The writers for 2020 are Aran Thangaratnam and Claire G. Coleman.

24 Apr, 2020

MSO performs a musical three-day event commemorating ANZAC Day

With 2020 marking 75 years since the end of the Second World War, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra has curated a series of online musical events, taking place this weekend.

22 Apr, 2020

Deborah Cheetham’s Eumeralla, a war requiem for peace

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra invites audiences to experience a very special online performance of Deborah Cheetham’s Eumeralla, a war requiem for peace.

22 Apr, 2020

TAB launches free online adult ballet classes

The Australian Ballet have launched a series of free online adult ballet classes taught by a professional dance teacher from the company’s much-loved Studios classes. The series will make ballet accessible for all Australians at every level. Everyone is welcome.

17 Apr, 2020

Adelaide Symphony Orchestra’s Virtual Concert Hall

The ASO is bringing you music in a new, personal way during the Coronavirus crisis.

17 Apr, 2020

Queensland Theatre announces PLAY CLUB – taking theatre online and live

Queensland Theatre has unveiled the first free online event of their new digital series, PLAY CLUB.

16 Apr, 2020

Strike A Chord Goes Digital

Musica Viva Australia and their dedicated Strike A Chord team have been looking into new and exciting ways to carry on with the 2020 edition of Strike A Chord.

04 Apr, 2020

ACO HomeCasts

Australian Chamber Orchestra have unveiled ACO HomeCasts: their digital season that will bring the music and musicians of the ACO directly to you while they are out of the concert hall.

02 Apr, 2020

SSO shares education content

With music teachers in mind, Sydney Symphony Orchestra will be sharing content shaped around the current syllabus to help you keep your virtual classroom inspiring. Each week they will be releasing a variety of teachers kits, classroom activities and resources free of charge during this period.

02 Apr, 2020

The Australian Ballet Digital Season

On Sunday 5 April, The Australian Ballet will launch its first-ever digital ‘season’ on Ballet TV, bringing the magic of dance into homes around the nation.

01 Apr, 2020

Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra launches #TSODailyDose

The Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra has responded swiftly to the necessary cancellation of upcoming live performances for the immediate future by creating a new digital project: #TSODailyDose.

31 Mar, 2020

SDC launches Virtual Studio

After making the decision to close their Ultimo dance studio in response to public health advice, Sydney Dance Company has introduced Virtual Studio, new online dance classes that will be available to get people moving in their homes, gardens and offices.

31 Mar, 2020

WAO Ghost Light Opera

West Australian Opera is committed to engaging with audiences during this challenging time. They want to find ways to bring the magic of opera to you.

30 Mar, 2020

MSO keeps the music going

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra continues to keep the music going with a free livestream of the MSO performing Beethoven’s 7th Symphony conducted by Benjamin Northey Thursday 19 March at 7.30pm.

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.

16 Dec, 2015

A standing ovation for SA State Theatre Co

The State Theatre Company of South Australia revealed a strong operating result for 2014–15 with a healthy surplus of $158,991, raising the company’s reserves by 22 per cent to $877,845.

08 Sep, 2015

Out from Under—taking the stigma out of mental health

Out from Under, an event aimed at removing the stigma surrounding mental health within the entertainment industry, will feature dozens of artists and presenters, as well as a performance by The Australian Ballet choreographed by company member Alice Topp.

01 Sep, 2015

Foxtel joins QSO as broadcast partner

Queensland Symphony Orchestra has joined Foxtel Arts as its 2016 season broadcast partner—and is the first Australian orchestra to partner with Foxtel.

10 Aug, 2015

Meeting the New Breed

Sydney Dance Company and Carriageworks today announced the four up and coming Australian choreographers commissioned to create new works as part of their New Breed initiative.

21 Jul, 2015

Musica Viva launches FutureMakers

Musica Viva has launched FutureMakers, a two-year fellowship program for musicians which begins in September.

28 May, 2015

​West Australian Opera announces 2015 Mentored Artists

​West Australian Opera announced mezzo soprano Ileana Rinaldi and baritone Sam Roberts-Smith as the company’s 2015 Mentored Artists.

12 May, 2015

WASO blows its own trumpet in new commission

In a multicultural exercise that brought together disparate strands from across the globe, Australian patrons commissioned a trumpet concerto from British composer Mark-Anthony Turnage that was performed last week at a world premiere by renowned Swedish trumpeter Håkan Hardenberger and the West Australian Symphony Orchestra.

25 Oct, 2013

Digital Programs

​Digital programs provide more opportunities for deeper audience engagement. AMPAG companies have embraced digital technology.

24 Oct, 2013

Greening the Performing Arts

​Many performing arts companies and individual artists are doing their bit to ensure that we have a 'greener' environment. They see this as essential in creating a better future for all Australia and they believe in leading by example.

23 Oct, 2013

Touring the World - 2013

Australia's reputation as a creative and dynamic nation is closely tied to its achievements in the arts and culture as well as in science and education.

22 Oct, 2013

Arts Across Australia

​AMPAG’s members try to ensure that no matter where you live in Australia you can experience the best talent and productions this country has to offer.

16 Oct, 2013

Arts Access

​AMPAG companies celebrate and support access to patrons of all abilities and economic circumstances to the performing arts.

16 Oct, 2013

Education

All our 28 member companies make a huge contribution to arts education. In 2015 close to 566,000 school children and teachers attended education activities for schools, of which more than 160,000 were from regional and remote Australia. Education and workshop attendances around Australia, inspired, delighted and extended students’ knowledge and supported teachers ongoing arts teaching practice