The Australian Government provides funding and support for Australia's vibrant performing arts sector. Through the Australia Council, the government also supports Australia’s 28 major performing arts companies.

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Major Performing Arts Framework

We seek your views on how to strengthen the Major Performing Arts Framework, through which the major performing arts companies are supported to develop and present excellent artistic works and foster a vibrant and sustainable performing arts sector.

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National Opera Review

The Australian Government has released a full response to the recommendations of the National Opera Review Final Report, which examined the artistic vibrancy, financial viability and accessibility of Australia’s major opera companies. The Response to the National Opera Review Final Report and the National Opera Review Final Report are available through the Outcomes tab.

Started September 01, 2015 00:00 AEST
Ended November 30, 2015 00:00 AEDT
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Music

The Australian Government supports Australia's contemporary music industry.
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Through our arts programs, the Australian Government funds the eight national elite training organisations in the performing...
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What's new

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Elite training organisations in the performing arts update
Discover the latest news and events from our national elite training organisations in the performing arts.
Dancer performing in Ngoenakap
Image credit Jamie James (detail) +
Image credit Jamie James
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Bell Shakespeare’s Players: The impact of regional touring
Meet the theatre group driving access to the performing arts for young Australians in our regions.
Image credit: Monique Johnstone (detail) +
Image credit: Monique Johnstone
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NIDA celebrates 60 in style
The 60th Anniversary Season of Student Productions will be a high point of NIDA’s celebrations in this landmark year.
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New framework to support the performing arts
The Meeting of Cultural Ministers has agreed to replace the Major Performing Arts Framework with a new National Performing Arts...
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