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David Sharpe, Sharpe Advisory
by Katherine Connor July 22, 2026

July 22, 2026

Good afternoon everyone, We are planning on running a break out at the conference that supports performing arts centre managers and producing companies to improve their economic modelling and financial risk assessment, whether that be at a project level, across a programming budget, or broader operations. David Sharpe has been recommended as a potential speaker for this session. His name has crossed my desk many times in the last few years, but I have never worked with him before, nor do I know him directly. Is there anyone on the board who has worked with David, and can either provide some feedback (off-list is fine) or would be happy to facilitate an introduction if you know him? Any feedback appreciated! Many thanks, Katherine Katherine Connor (she/her) Executive Director | PAC Australia | +61 (0) 419 428 412 | paca.org.au<http://www.paca.org.au/> [cid:image001.gif@01DD19E1.C929F8D0]<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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Confidential - Proposed Comms schedule re Sydney PAC Office
by Katherine Connor July 20, 2026

July 20, 2026

Hello everyone, Lynda and I have pulled together a proposed comms schedule and stakeholder map for advising necessary parties about the opening of a PAC Australia Sydney office, and my relocation. In the very broadest terms, we're looking to make a larger announcement at APAX, which won't include finite detail on exact Sydney office location, new addresses etc, but rather using the opportunity to flag to our attending members and the broader sector about the plan to establish a Sydney office. APAX seems an opportune moment to do so, rather than waiting until the AGM in October. So the rest of the comms plan works backward from APAX in an "embargoed" capacity, then everything post-APAX is considered public. (The relocation is not that big a deal that I'm overly concerned about any leaking during the embargo period, as long as we've notified the priority stakeholders such as key funders related to APAM.) The detail is in the attached - I'm looking for the board to provide any feedback or red flags, or in principle-support for us to start rolling this out. Given a lot of messy staff schedules at the moment, the current timeline would require us to start the staff consultation next week which, even if there is any further consideration of the broader stakeholder comms, feels appropriate to bring them in as soon as we can. Please let me know if you have any thoughts on the plan. Thank you, as always, Katherine Katherine Connor (she/her) Executive Director | PAC Australia | +61 (0) 419 428 412 | paca.org.au<http://www.paca.org.au/> [cid:image001.gif@01DD1483.CC6F9940]<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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Re: ACTION REQUESTED: Membership application - Alice Mary Cooper
by Louisa Norman July 14, 2026

July 14, 2026

In favour Louisa Louisa NormanShe/Her Engagement Manager 08 6185 5595 0420596147 M418 UWA 3 Crawley Ave CRAWLEY 6009 Support Your Festival perthfestival.com.au Perth Festival respects the Noongar people who remain the spiritual and cultural birdiyangara of this kwobidak boodjar. We honour the significant role they play for our community and our Festival to flourish. This email and attachments are confidential. If it is not intended for you please reply immediately and destroy it. Do not copy, disclose or use contents in any way. ________________________________ From: Peter Ross via PAC Australia Board <board(a)ask.paca.org.au> Sent: Monday, July 13, 2026 9:45 am To: Lynda de Koning <lynda(a)paca.org.au>; Peter Ross via PAC Australia Board <board(a)ask.paca.org.au> Subject: [PAC Australia Board] Re: ACTION REQUESTED: Membership application - Alice Mary Cooper Happy to second. Thanks, Peter Ross Executive Manager – Creative Communities & Experiences Executive Producer – Toyota Golden Guitar Awards P 02 6767 5623 | M 0425 222 612 | E peter.ross(a)tamworth.nsw.gov.au<mailto:peter.ross@tamworth.nsw.gov.au> Peel House, Fitzroy St, Tamworth NSW 2340 PO Box 555 Tamworth NSW 2340 www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au<http://www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au/> [cid:image001.png@01DD12F7.BD89F520] From: Lynda de Koning via PAC Australia Board <board(a)ask.paca.org.au> Sent: Monday, 13 July 2026 3:57 PM To: Peter Ross via PAC Australia Board <board(a)ask.paca.org.au> Subject: [PAC Australia Board] ACTION REQUESTED: Membership application - Alice Mary Cooper This message is from an external sender - Please use caution with links, attachments, and requests for sensitive information. ________________________________ Dear Members, We have received an Independent Artist membership application from Alice Mary Cooper. I am a theatre maker, actor and clown from Gadigal Land/Sydney. I seek to tell stories that speak challenging truths about ourselves and our world, reconnect audiences to themselves, their communities and environments and provoke dialogue and change toward more sustainable futures. My work and theatre shows are often highly physical and combine elements of clowning, audience interaction/participation, spoken storytelling and physical comedy. https://alicemarycooper.co.uk/ Alice is currently residing in the UK but will be in Australia to pitch at APAX (programmed in the arts market) and undertake some Australian touring. The recommendation is that the application be accepted. Heidi – can you please nominate? Peter - can you please second? All in favour? Many thanks, Lynda 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] 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 past 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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ACTION REQUESTED: Membership application - Alice Mary Cooper
by Lynda de Koning July 13, 2026

July 13, 2026

Dear Members, We have received an Independent Artist membership application from Alice Mary Cooper. I am a theatre maker, actor and clown from Gadigal Land/Sydney. I seek to tell stories that speak challenging truths about ourselves and our world, reconnect audiences to themselves, their communities and environments and provoke dialogue and change toward more sustainable futures. My work and theatre shows are often highly physical and combine elements of clowning, audience interaction/participation, spoken storytelling and physical comedy. https://alicemarycooper.co.uk/ Alice is currently residing in the UK but will be in Australia to pitch at APAX (programmed in the arts market) and undertake some Australian touring. The recommendation is that the application be accepted. Heidi – can you please nominate? Peter - can you please second? All in favour? Many thanks, Lynda 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] 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 past 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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Congratulations Georgia!
by Heidi Irvine (she/her) July 2, 2026

July 2, 2026

Just a cheeky congrats to Georgia on being awarded the CEW Executive Leadership in the Arts Scholarship. You are a legend! Best, Heidi x Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> The information in this email is for the use of the intended recipient only and may contain confidential information. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by return email and immediately delete the email and destroy all copies. You must not use, disclose, disseminate, print or copy any part of this message if you are not the intended recipient. Any views expressed in this email are those of the individual sender and may not necessarily reflect the views of Frankston City Council. Electronic mail sent to and from Frankston City Council is automatically scanned for viruses, SPAM and content control and all care is taken. However, Council does not accept liability for any loss or damage caused by any computer virus contained in this email.

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ACTION REQUESTED: Membership reactivate - Shake & Stir Theatre Co
by Lynda de Koning June 26, 2026

June 26, 2026

Dear Members, Shake & Stir Theare Co have submitted a membership application to reactivate their membership following their resignation in mid 2025. Producer Membership: Shake & Stir Theatre Co. Shake & Stir is one of the country's leading contemporary theatre companies touring Australia and New Zealand since 2006. Shake & Stir produce an annual season of Mainstage and in-school productions. https://shakeandstir.com.au/ The recommendation is that the application be accepted. Georgia – can you please nominate? Louisa - can you please second? All in favour? Many thanks, Lynda 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] 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 past 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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ACTION REQUESTED: Membership Application - Encounter Theatre
by Lynda de Koning June 26, 2026

June 26, 2026

Dear Members, Encounter Theatre have submitted a membership application for Producer/Tour Producer membership. ENCOUNTER is an intercultural theatre company based on Noongar Boodjar, creating bold contemporary performance work that brings people together through storytelling, diversity, and belonging. We collaborate with artists and communities to develop work that challenges perspectives, amplifies under-represented voices, and fosters cultural dialogue and connection. https://www.encountertheatre.com/ The recommendation is that the application be accepted. Harley – can you please nominate? Drew - can you please second? All in favour? Many thanks, Lynda 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] 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 past 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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ACTION REQUESTED: Membership reactivation - Melbourne International Comedy Festival
by Lynda de Koning June 16, 2026

June 16, 2026

Dear Members, Melbourne International Comedy Festival have submitted a membership reactivation request following their resignation in late 2024 (due to budget pressures/unsecured funding). Festival Membership: Melbourne International Comedy Festival. The Melbourne International Comedy Festival is one of the three largest comedy festivals in the world. Held annually, the festival features a rich mix of stand-up comedy, cabaret, theatre, street performances, and more. https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/ The recommendation is that the application be accepted. Heidi – can you please nominate? Peter - can you please second? All in favour? Many thanks, Lynda 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] 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 past 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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Board invitation
by Katherine Connor June 11, 2026

June 11, 2026

Hi everyone, Our colleagues at the Advisory Board for the Arts are hosting an executive roundtable on their new study regarding the engagement of Millennial and Gen Z audiences - usually reserved for members of ABA they have extended the invitation to PAC Australia exec and board members. Please see details below if you are interested in joining. Dear colleagues, I am excited to extend an invitation from ABA to a highly interactive virtual executive roundtable<https://www.advisoryboardarts.com/virtual-roundtables-2026> designed exclusively for CEOs and Executive Directors on July 9th at 16:30 AEST (UTC+10). Space is limited to 15 participants per session, so we encourage you to register early.<http://tickettailor.com/events/advisoryboardforthearts/2196400> This session will center on one of ABA's signature research studies of the year -- our new study on how arts and culture organizations can more effectively engage Millennials and Gen Z (ages 18-45), collectively referred to as the Next Generation. The research challenges long-held assumptions about the Next Generation, replaces myth with evidence, and highlights case examples from organizations worldwide that are successfully adapting their strategies. Specifically, we will explore how these insights can help you: * Understand the motivations, interests, and behaviors of younger people regarding leisure, arts, and culture * Recognize why prioritizing the Next Generation is essential for long-term relevance and sustainability * Develop a strategy to achieve a new balance - placing equal emphasis on engaging the Next Generation alongside the art being presented, with actionable case studies from leading organizations. We hope you will join us for this timely conversation and look forward to hearing your perspective among a small group of peers navigating similar strategic questions. Thank you, Katherine Katherine Connor (she/her) Executive Director | PAC Australia | +61 (0) 419 428 412 | paca.org.au<http://www.paca.org.au/> [cid:image001.gif@01DCF9BF.EF1039C0]<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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ACTION REQUESTED: two Membership Applications - Hobson Bay Cultural Venues and Libby Klysz
by Lynda de Koning June 8, 2026

June 8, 2026

Dear members, We have TWO new member applications for approval, details below. Please ensure when responding that you reference each member and response. LIBBY KLYSZ: We have a new application for Producer (Independent artist) membership from Libby Klysz. Independent producer (for others and me) and artist of live performance. Based in Boorloo/ Perth. Touring, community engagement, shows, creative learning. Good eggs only. Working with Steamworks Arts, Humphrey Bower, The Big HOO-HAA!, Mama Kin Spender, Performing Lines, and many more. https://www.libbyklysz.com/ The recommendation is that the application be accepted. Drew – can you please nominate? Louisa - can you please second? All in favour? HOBSON'S BAY CULTURAL VENUES (Vic) We have a new application for Presenter membership from Hobson's Bay Cultural Venues. Hobsons Bay City Council manages a diverse portfolio of cultural venues that support and enrich the creative, civic and community life of the municipality. Our venues include Altona Theatre, Williamstown Town Hall, the Williamstown Mechanics Institute and the Old Laverton School, each offering unique spaces for performing arts, cultural expression and community engagement. Anchoring the portfolio, Williamstown Town Hall is a landmark 1920s Greek Revival building, recently refurbished to offer a premier events and performance destination just 15 minutes from Melbourneâ€™s CBD. With its grand Ballroom, versatile Supper Room, historic Council Chamber and meeting spaces, the Town Hall hosts a wide range of events including concerts, conferences, civic functions, exhibitions and community celebrations. Altona Theatre is a well-equipped performing arts venue featuring a 240-seat raked auditorium, professional backstage facilities and accessible amenities. It supports a broad program of activities including theatre, music, dance, lectures and community events, providing an important platform for local artists and visiting productions. https://www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Community/Venues-and-facilities/Cultural-… Heidi – can you please nominate? Ping - can you please second? All in favour? Many thanks everyone and have a great weekend, Lynda 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] 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 past 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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