As a result of the Administrative Arrangement Order introduced on 5 December 2019, the functions that were previously the responsibility of the Department of Communications and the Arts have been transferred to the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications as of 1 February 2020.

Performing arts

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.

Current consultations

Major Performing Arts Framework survey.

Performing arts

Performing arts

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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Performing arts

Performing arts

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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Contemporary music

The Australian Government supports Australia’s contemporary music industry.

National elite training...

Through our arts programs, the Australian Government funds the eight national elite training organisations in the performing...

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Performing arts

Performing arts

Honour for Flying Fruit Fly Circus Artistic Director

Flying Fruit Fly Circus Artistic Director Anni Davey has been acknowledged in the Australia Day Honours for her service to...

Image of Flying Fruit Fly Circus Artistic Director Anni Davey.

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James Wiltshire, Border Mail

Performing arts

Performing arts

Fundamentals of arts fundraising

Creative Partnerships Australia has launched a new digital suite called the Fundamentals of arts fundraising.

Four images of a violin held in different resting positions on the knee.

Performing arts

Performing arts

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

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Image credit Jamie James

Performing arts

Performing arts

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.

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Image credit: Monique Johnstone

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