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

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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.

Started July 19, 2018 10:00 AEST
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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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Catalyst—Australian Arts and...

Catalyst supported a broad range of arts projects, especially those by small to medium arts organisations.
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Performing arts training bodies

The Australian Government funds the eight national elite performing arts training organisations to support Australia's thriving...
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What's new

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NIDA turns 60
This year the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) celebrates 60 years of supporting Australian performing artists.  
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Ordinary kids doing extraordinary things
Australia is an internationally recognised for its achievements in the circus arts and the Flying Fruit Fly Circus and its...
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Blend of circus and ballet en pointe
What do you get when you combine the awe-inspiring acrobatic skills of circus with the powerful beauty of ballet?    
La Sacre performance
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Photos by Aaron Walker Photography
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Video: So much more than somersaults
Challenging the mind and body – academic studies at the National Institute of Circus Arts are as rigorous as the physical...
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