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FW: 🎉 Announcing the ISPA 2026 Singapore Congress Pitch New Works Projects!
by Katherine Connor April 6, 2026

April 6, 2026

Excellent news that pov from re:group performance collective has been selected for pitch new works at ISPA! Katherine Connor | Executive Director | PAC Australia | +61 (0) 419 428 412 | paca.org.au<http://www.paca.org.au/> From: Team ISPA <contact(a)ispa.org> Sent: Monday, 6 April 2026 11:59 AM To: Katherine Connor <katherine(a)paca.org.au> Subject: 🎉 Announcing the ISPA 2026 Singapore Congress Pitch New Works Projects! ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ Join Us in Singapore! Read in browser<https://mailchi.mp/673f3d55c746/announcing-the-ispa-2026-singapore-congress…> [https://brand-assets.mailchimp.com/01KH9XZ4K9TR1YX7DGM79T7TFW.png]<https://www.ispa.org/page/congress_sg26> Dear Katherine, We’re delighted to announce the selected Pitch New Works Projects that will be presented at the ISPA 2026 Singapore Congress, Creative Convergence: Same Same, And Different<https://ispa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=241999d42ee2ffc7ab667ed8c&id…>! Selected from a pool of 77 applications by ISPA’s Pitch New Works Committee, the ten projects represent a broad spectrum of genres and artistic disciplines and are an exciting reflection of new works from Singapore and across the globe. ISPA's Pitch New Works Program<https://ispa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=241999d42ee2ffc7ab667ed8c&id…> provides a global platform for creators and arts professionals to share and discover new performing arts projects. ISPA is pleased to welcome Gaurav Kripalani<https://ispa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=241999d42ee2ffc7ab667ed8c&id…>, Artistic Director of Singapore Repertory Theatre, to host the Pitch New Works presentation. [Read the Full Press Release 🔍] Introducing the ISPA 2026 Singapore Congress ✨ Pitch New Works Projects ✨ [https://dim.mcusercontent.com/cs/241999d42ee2ffc7ab667ed8c/images/2d1ddbe1-…] [https://dim.mcusercontent.com/cs/241999d42ee2ffc7ab667ed8c/images/561d0e56-…] [https://dim.mcusercontent.com/cs/241999d42ee2ffc7ab667ed8c/images/bc9cba76-…] A Drop in the Ocean Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay and The Artground | Singapore dogma People Watching | Canada HEY! YOU Théâtre des Enfants Terribles | Taiwan HOME LAND and SEA The Royal New Zealand Ballet with The New Zealand Dance Company | New Zealand One Day We'll Understand CultureLink Singapore in partnership with Chamber Made | Singapore/Australia Paiwan Zoo Tjimur Dance Theatre, commissioned by the National Theater & Concert Hall, Taiwan | Taiwan POV re:group performance collective | Australia Senebesh & The Dolphins Fuel | United Kingdom Strangely Familiar《熟悉的陌生》 T.H.E Dance Company | Singapore The Bridge Shenzhen Opera & Dance Theatre and Feng Ling Productions | China/United Kingdom Immediately following the session, delegates will have an opportunity to meet the presenters at ISPA’s ProEx (Professional Exchange). [Check Out The Schedule 🗓️] [See Who’s Attending 🔍] If you haven't yet, we invite you to register for the Congress<https://ispa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=241999d42ee2ffc7ab667ed8c&id…> now and take advantage of the online rate available now through May 6 — be one of the first to discover these outstanding new projects! [Register Today ✅] Are you a delegate currently residing in the ASEAN region? ISPA offers a regional discount for your Singapore Congress registration. Learn more about how to access the discount.<https://ispa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=241999d42ee2ffc7ab667ed8c&id…> The entire ISPA team looks forward to connecting with you at the ISPA 2026 Singapore Congress<https://ispa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=241999d42ee2ffc7ab667ed8c&id…>! All best, [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/241999d42ee2ffc7ab667ed8c/images/77e74c68-262…] David Baile | Chief Executive Officer ISPA | International Society for the Performing Arts [Learn about SG26 Hotel Options 🏩] [Discover Sponsorship & Ad Opportunities💡] [Facebook icon]<https://ispa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=241999d42ee2ffc7ab667ed8c&id…> [Instagram icon]<https://ispa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=241999d42ee2ffc7ab667ed8c&id…> [LinkedIn icon]<https://ispa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=241999d42ee2ffc7ab667ed8c&id…> [Website icon]<https://ispa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=241999d42ee2ffc7ab667ed8c&id…> Copyright (C) 2026 ISPA. All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you either 1) are a member of the International Society for the Performing Arts, 2) have attended an ISPA Congress, 3) have created an account on ISPA's website, or 4) signed up for ISPA’s email mailing list. 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Team Meeting 1st April 2026
by Samantha Hortin April 1, 2026

April 1, 2026

Hey team, Action's recorded from today's meeting available here: [https://res.public.onecdn.static.microsoft/assets/fluentui-resources/1.1.0/app-min/assets/item-types/24/folder.png]PAC Australia Core Notebook<https://apacaperth.sharepoint.com/:o:/s/PACAustraliaCore/IgB8tjSxyg-WRY4oyb…> Kind regards, Samantha Hortin (she/her) Administration Coordinator | PAC Australia | (08) 9221 8992 | paca.org.au<https://paca.org.au/> Boorloo / Perth GMT+8 [X] I gratefully acknowledge the Whadjuk people of the Noongar nation, on whose lands I live and work, and pay my respects to Elders past and present. If this email arrives in your inbox out of hours, I don’t expect you to read, action or reply to it outside of your working hours.

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Team Meeting and APAX Meeting Notes
by Samantha Hortin March 26, 2026

March 26, 2026

Hi team, Team meeting minutes available here: [https://res.public.onecdn.static.microsoft/assets/fluentui-resources/1.1.0/app-min/assets/item-types/24/folder.png]PAC Australia Core Notebook<https://apacaperth.sharepoint.com/:o:/s/PACAustraliaCore/IgB8tjSxyg-WRY4oyb…> Today's APAX meeting minutes available here: [https://res.public.onecdn.static.microsoft/assets/fluentui-resources/1.1.0/app-min/assets/item-types/24/docx.png]APAX Meeting Minutes – 26 March 2026.docx<https://apacaperth.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/APAX/IQAv6Av5Wd_3Q5tEAAPnfWsVAYsEh-…> Kind regards, Samantha Hortin (she/her) Administration Coordinator | PAC Australia | (08) 9221 8992 | paca.org.au<https://paca.org.au/> Boorloo / Perth GMT+8 [X] I gratefully acknowledge the Whadjuk people of the Noongar nation, on whose lands I live and work, and pay my respects to Elders past and present. If this email arrives in your inbox out of hours, I don’t expect you to read, action or reply to it outside of your working hours.

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Lynda - leave dates
by Lynda de Koning March 26, 2026

March 26, 2026

Hi team, I mentioned a couple of weeks ago that I will be taking some leave for my husband's surgery. I can now confirm the following: * Mon 13 April - Tues 28 April: OFF * Wed 29 April - Fri 1 May: working half days, and Wed will be purely finance: payroll and supplier management for payment on 1 May * TBC after that - I may need to continue reduced hours. I've blocked the time out in my diary and marked on the org staff planner. Thanks everyone, L Lynda de Koning (she/her) General Manager | PAC Australia | +61 (0) 438 860 020 | paca.org.au<https://paca.org.au/> Peramangk / South Australia GMT +9.5 [X]<http://www.apax.org.au> I gratefully acknowledge the Peramangk people, on whose lands I live and work, and recognise their continuing connection to Country. I pay my respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and to Elders passed and present. Always was, always will be. If this email arrives in your inbox out of hours, I don’t expect you to read, action or reply to it outside of your working hours.

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Safety Clutter
by Katherine Connor March 26, 2026

March 26, 2026

Hey Team, Another interesting thing that came up in the PAPA led Technical Workforce Safety project meeting earlier today that I meant to share at the teams meeting, was the concept of "Safety Clutter". It was a really interesting conversation and there are a number of venues looking to address it, so I thought I'd bring it up with the team - I've come across the practice before, but not the term, so was curious to hear about anyone else's experiences and if they've been in an organisation in recent years that have tried to address safety clutter. What is Safety Clutter, and how can it be reduced<https://www.worksafetyhub.com.au/safety-excellence-hub/what-is-safety-clutt…>. Anyone come across this, or have any thoughts on the concept? Cheers, Katherine Katherine Connor (she/her) Executive Director | PAC Australia | +61 (0) 419 428 412 | paca.org.au<http://www.paca.org.au/>

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APAM Videos
by Claire Holland March 25, 2026

March 25, 2026

Hi All As mentioned today we do have a few select APAM videos for you to watch of the sessions that were professionally recorded – please note these are not for distribution – so not that I think anyone would do so but please don’t flick the link on to anyone else! Happy watching. https://vimeo.com/showcase/12160760?fl=so&fe=fs Thanks, Claire Holland (she/her) Marketing and Communications Lead | PAC Australia | (08) 9221 8992 | paca.org.au<https://paca.org.au/> Meanjin / Brisbane GMT+10 [signature_3329060554]<http://paca.org.au/> I gratefully acknowledge the Jagera and Turrbal people, on whose lands I live and work, and pay my respects to Elders past and present. If this email arrives in your inbox out of hours, I don’t expect you to read, action or reply to it outside of your working hours.

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APAX26 application form preview & queries
by Nate Newell March 24, 2026

March 24, 2026

Hi all, And while we were in APAM debrief pt. 2, APAX26 applications opened. Big kudos to the team. We probably all got the EDM but I wanted to send around the revised version of the Application Form Preview doc (attached) so we can familiarise if we want, which I turned into a spreadsheet this time round as it seemed easier to create and also to read / use. Lots of work’s gone in to revising the content and structure of the form so it’s cool to see how it has shaken out. You might notice it is also a bit of a soft launch of the First Base program as we have included the link to the 2026 form in the Application Form as well. Application Guide is here (looks great): https://apax.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/APAX-2026-Application-Guide.… Redirect any queries you get to cecile@paca please. Onwards! Nate Nate Newell (he/him) Operations Manager | PAC Australia | (08) 9221 8992 | paca.org.au<https://paca.org.au/> Boorloo / Perth GMT+8 [Image]<https://apax.org.au/> I gratefully acknowledge the Whadjuk people of the Noongar nation, on whose lands I live and work, and pay my respects to Elders past and present. I’m sending this email at a time convenient to me. I don’t expect you to read, action or reply to it outside of your working hours.

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Article about the APAM debate
by Katherine Connor March 23, 2026

March 23, 2026

Great follow up from Harley Mann on the APAM debate! <https://www.nadjinang.com.au/blog/mar-2026> [Ngaarda+Media_TheDry_4.jpg] Buying Back Attention<https://www.nadjinang.com.au/blog/mar-2026> nadjinang.com.au<https://www.nadjinang.com.au/blog/mar-2026> Sent from iPhone

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Formstack payment processing issue
by Nate Newell March 23, 2026

March 23, 2026

Hi all, quick note for whomever it may affect—small issue with our Formstack’s Stripe integration that means our forms are not currently accepting card payments. Identified while doing final tests on the APAX26 application form specifically, but likely to affect any form with a payment integration built into it. Not concerned this has much if any impact on our operations currently but sing out if you disagree or if there’s a random need for the ‘member payments’ form that can’t wait. Lynda and I may not have time to address this before we sign off today but will do so Monday morn if not. Thanks NN Nate Newell (he/him) Operations Manager | PAC Australia | (08) 9221 8992 | paca.org.au<https://paca.org.au/> Boorloo / Perth GMT+8 [Image]<https://apax.org.au/> I gratefully acknowledge the Whadjuk people of the Noongar nation, on whose lands I live and work, and pay my respects to Elders past and present. I’m sending this email at a time convenient to me. I don’t expect you to read, action or reply to it outside of your working hours.

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Great read
by Katherine Connor March 17, 2026

March 17, 2026

There seems to be a huge movement at the moment of people moving to consulting in a framework that's super accessible for independent. Love this from Cat Dibley - a few insights in there that are also relevant for people applying for APAX! https://www.catdibley.com/tips/what-assessors-actually-look-for-in-an-arts-… Katherine Connor (she/her) Executive Director | PAC Australia | +61 (0) 419 428 412 | paca.org.au<http://www.paca.org.au/> [cid:image001.gif@01DCB645.4101FC00]<https://apax.org.au/> [A red circle with a white letter f in it Description automatically generated]<https://www.facebook.com/pacaustralia> [signature_2482306534] <https://www.linkedin.com/company/performing-arts-connections-australia> [signature_1587814422] <https://apaca.us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=17268242394b2278ede3a3716&id…> [signature_883882369] <https://paca.org.au/members/login.php> [signature_249193979] <https://paca.org.au/resources/touringcharter/> I acknowledge the Whadjuk people of the Noongar nation, on whose land I live and work, and pay respects to their Elders past and present. If this email arrives in your inbox out of hours, I don't expect you to read, action or reply to it outside of your working hours.

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