Live Performance Australia

23/07/2026

There’s nothing quite like the magic of a live show ✨🪩🎵 After losing four major musicals in just 12 months, Australia’s live performance industry needs our support more than ever.

For those who have the means, here are 14 of the biggest musicals to support in Australia right now. And don't forget to back the small, indie theatres in your city too!

See the list via the link in the comments 🔗

07/07/2026

Sarah Ferguson presents Australia's premier daily current affairs program, delivering agenda-setting public affairs journalism and interviews that hold the powerful to account. Plus political analysis from Laura Tingle.

30/06/2026

14/05/2026

A new National Cultural Policy:
Be sure to have your say in shaping the future direction of the creative and cultural sector.

To make it easier to make an effective submission to the Federal Government’s consultation process, we’re hosting a submission day in the foyer of Belvoir St Theatre, on Monday 18 May from 12:30-8:30pm.

There’ll be an update on current policy and a Q&A with the artistic team at 1pm and 6:30pm.

You can drop in at any time on this day and there’ll be a staff member here
to help. Bring your device and we will have guidelines and research available.

Submissions are open until May 24, have your say and help shape the future of the creative and cultural sector.

Link: bit.ly/NewCulturalPolicy

09/04/2026

Taking a show on the road can be a challenging exercise in the best of circumstances.

Right now, it’s even more precarious.

Surging fuel prices have had an immediate and serious impact on live performance touring around Australia and overseas.

Already tight budgets are being eaten up by higher fuel and freight costs.

Audiences are under even more cost-of-living pressure and are cutting back on ticket buying.

Producers large and small are seriously considering whether it remains feasible for them to take their shows on tour in the current environment.

Shows that are postponed or cancelled mean fewer employment opportunities for performers and production and tech crews.

Venues lose revenue through cancelled bookings. Local economies miss out on the additional spending that live performance generates, including hospitality and tourism.

LPA has written to all of our federal, state and territory arts and cultural ministers calling for targeted assistance to support the live performance industry during this challenging period.

11/03/2026

Opera has been pronounced dead so often it should qualify for frequent-flyer points to the underworld. And yet the co**se keeps selling tickets, writes Alex Budd.

Read the full opinion piece: https://tinyurl.com/3etmh7s8

19/02/2026

Our warmest congratulations to Bangarra Dance Theatre for this exceptional recognition.

The Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement goes to the Australian company Bangarra Dance Theatre. The South African dancer, choreographer, director and activist Mamela Nyamza is the recipient of the Silver Lion.

02/02/2026

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Arts Minister John-Paul Langbroek has today confirmed that the Glasshouse Theatre has been handed over to QPAC. Construction is officially complete! 👏

We'll be opening the doors to the public for a free Community Day on Saturday 7 March to celebrate. Visitors will be invited to wander through the Glasshouse Theatre, learning the stories behind our brand-new venue before the first performance is held.

A limited number of free Guided Tours will be held on Community Day, with bookings for these tours going live on Friday 6 February from 9am – keep your eyes peeled!

📸 David Kelly

22/01/2026

18/01/2026

The Creative Workplaces Survey is an opportunity to share your experiences and help create the first national picture of what it’s really like to work in Australia’s creative industries.

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