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