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Recording Available: APAX Advance Pitching and Know Before You Go
by Katherine Connor 18 Aug '23

18 Aug '23

Good morning everyone, Thank you to everyone who join yesterday's APAX Advance Pitching and Know Before You Go session. If you would like to rewatch, or if you missed it, the recording is now up on the APAX website - it's an easy watch! View the recording here: https://cvent.me/LL11oD And just a reminder, registrations must close for APAX this coming Monday. www.apax.org.au<http://www.apax.org.au> Very best, Katherine Katherine Connor (she/her) Executive Director | PAC Australia | +61 (0) 419 428 412 | paca.org.au<http://www.paca.org.au/> [signature_2143014704]<http://apax.org.au/> [signature_1394344346]<https://www.facebook.com/pacaustralia> [signature_389447052] <https://www.linkedin.com/company/performing-arts-connections-australia> [Graphical user interface Description automatically generated with medium confidence] <https://apaca.us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=17268242394b2278ede3a3716&id…> [signature_870484526] <https://paca.org.au/members/login.php> [signature_815145148] <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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Who's got time to read?
by Luke Harriman 03 Aug '23

03 Aug '23

It’s been a few weeks between reads but we have still been saving up interesting articles along the way. Before we get to the list below a quick reminder it’s only two weeks (today) before the APAX Advance Pitching Program<https://web.cvent.com/event/892048bd-821b-406a-ab21-766b72d0ab7b/websitePag…> gets underway. This part of APAX is FREE and delivered via Zoom so gather the team and hear about available touring work from some of Australia’s leading companies ahead of our gathering Cairns. Registration is still required.<https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Bvq3S538Ry2pHRDT8jJOZw#/registr…> There’s still time to register for the full event in Cairns too. Book now at www.apax.org.au<http://www.apax.org.au>. Who’s got time to read… Australian arts organisations have done little to diversify white, middle-class audience, study finds<https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2023/jul/21/australia-arts-organisation…> Many of our members have been involved in the Deakin University study into audience diversification. With audiences being a huge theme of APAX this year so this article feels timely to remind us of some of the challenges and opportunities ahead of the sector. What’s in a venue’s name?<https://thecritic.co.uk/whats-in-a-venues-name/> The Factory is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Manchester, though. The wrong name risks squandering the very aspiration the venue was built to achieve. Who’s coming? Respectful Audience Surveying Toolkit<https://www.ofbyforall.org/resources/survey-toolkit> A fantastic free, simple, step-by-step guide to collecting high-quality participant data from Of/By/All<https://www.ofbyforall.org/>. Nine Simon from Of/By/For All was a keynote at APAX in 2020. Widening The Lens: Social inequality and arts participation<https://australiacouncil.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Social-Inequalit…> A new report from Creative Australia (Australia Council for the Arts) identifying the ways in which socio-economic inequalities impact Australians’ access to arts and culture. The struggle of rising touring costs<https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-07-09/up-and-coming-musicians-investing-th…> An article about the personal financial risks some musicians are taking to fund touring activities. IATSE Unveils “Core Principles” For Application Of AI In Entertainment Industry<https://deadline.com/2023/07/iatse-union-artificial-intelligence-core-princ…> The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees unveiled its “Core Principles” for the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in the entertainment industry. Can Bay Area theatres make subscriptions sexy again?<https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/can-bay-area-theaters-make-subscr…> So many performing arts centres are moving away from subscription programs following the devastation of COVID on attendances. Some organisations haven’t given up yet though. A Crisis in America’s Theatres Leaves Prestigious Stages Dark<https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/23/theater/regional-theater-crisis.html?smi…> In the US, regional theatres are staging fewer shows, giving fewer performances, laying off staff and, in some cases, closing. Who’s got time to watch… The recordings from the Third Thursday Exchange meetings are all now available through the members section of the PAC Australia website. https://paca.org.au/members-area/3thuex/ April 2023 - Touring, presenting and finding audiences for First Nations work. May 2023 - The Art of Wellbeing program at Mandurah Performing Arts Centre. June 2023 - Social Impact measurement framework with Milk Crate Theatre. July 2023 - Culture for Climate Study, with the Creative Arts Research Institute, Griffith University. Luke Harriman (he/him) General Manager | PAC Australia | +61 405 400 997 | www.paca.org.au<http://www.paca.org.au/> Based in South East Queensland, GMT +10 [signature_1064119959]<http://apax.org.au/> [signature_1394344346] <https://www.facebook.com/pacaustralia> [signature_389447052] <https://www.linkedin.com/company/performing-arts-connections-australia> [Graphical user interface Description automatically generated with medium confidence] <https://apaca.us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=17268242394b2278ede3a3716&id…> [signature_870484526] <https://paca.org.au/members/login.php> [signature_815145148] <https://paca.org.au/resources/touringcharter/> I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which I live and work, the Kabi Kabi people, 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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APAX - Advance Pitches & "Know Before You Go"
by PAC Australia Admin 24 Jul '23

24 Jul '23

Please use this URL to join. https://us02web.zoom.us/s/87321532793?pwd=SE4yYnRqVTFJZWFqc2I5Y25DbXREUT09 Passcode: 941389 _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Dear Members, There is a single online pitching session in advance of APAX 2023, including a brief "Know Before You Go" session to get your head around the program before arriving in Cairns. You don't need to be registered for APAX to attend this pitching session. The session includes pitches from: * Soft Tread Enterprises - TROPHY BOYS and GHOST LIGHT * Circa - Duck Pond * Contemporary Asian Australian Performance with Rainbow Chan - The Bridal Lament * Performing Lines - Hide the Dog by Nathan Maynard and Jamie McCaskill; M'ap Boulé by Nancy Denis, and Us and All of This by Liesel Zink and Lawrence English * Le Gros Orteil / Nicholas Clark Management - The Librarian * Cluster Arts with Phluxus2 Dance Collective * Australian Theatre For Young People (ATYP) - Past The Shallows * Polyglot Theatre - Company Update * Critical Stages Touring - Company Update Please feel free to distribute this invitation and/or link to anyone in your organisation, or anyone you think would find this session valuable. Again, it is free, and open-access. Please use this URL to join. https://us02web.zoom.us/s/87321532793?pwd=SE4yYnRqVTFJZWFqc2I5Y25DbXREUT09 Passcode: 941389 Warm regards, TEAM PAC AUSTRALIA www.apax.org.au<http://www.apax.org.au>

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Testing the discussion list
by Katherine Connor 22 Jun '23

22 Jun '23

Hi everyone, Would appreciate if you could please let me know if you receive this email - please hit forward not reply to avoid clogging up everyone's inboxes, as this is the email address that goes to everyone. (That said, please get started using the discussion list to start communicating amongst yourselves!) Please respond when you can. Many thanks, Katherine Katherine Connor (she/her) Executive Director | PAC Australia | +61 (0) 419 428 412 | paca.org.au<http://www.paca.org.au/> [signature_2143014704]<http://apax.org.au/> [signature_1394344346]<https://www.facebook.com/pacaustralia> [signature_389447052] <https://www.linkedin.com/company/performing-arts-connections-australia> [Graphical user interface Description automatically generated with medium confidence] <https://apaca.us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=17268242394b2278ede3a3716&id…> [signature_870484526] <https://paca.org.au/members/login.php> [signature_815145148] <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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Attention: Hoax email
by Luke Harriman 19 Jun '23

19 Jun '23

Good morning, It’s been brought to our attention that a number of you may have received a phishing email claiming to have the PAC Australia mailing list. This email is a hoax and should be deleted immediately. As set out in the PAC Australia Privacy Policy<https://paca.org.au/privacy-statement/>, we are committed to ensuring the personal information of members and users of our website is not shared, sold, or transferred to any third party without their prior consent, or unless it is required by law. The email appears to be targeting subscribers of our member-only discussion groups only, so we have reviewed our security settings accordingly. For those concerned about their APAX registration, this process and information is managed through, Cvent, an internationally respected platform specifically for conference conferences and large events. Their strict security protocols meet Australian standards as well many other international standards. Further information is available here: https://www.cvent.com/au/security Apologies for any inconvenience caused. If you have any further concerns, please contact me directly. Thanks, Luke Harriman (he/him) General Manager | PAC Australia | +61 405 400 997 | www.paca.org.au<http://www.paca.org.au/> Based in South East Queensland, GMT +10 [signature_1064119959]<http://apax.org.au/> [signature_1394344346] <https://www.facebook.com/pacaustralia> [signature_389447052] <https://www.linkedin.com/company/performing-arts-connections-australia> [Graphical user interface Description automatically generated with medium confidence] <https://apaca.us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=17268242394b2278ede3a3716&id…> [signature_870484526] <https://paca.org.au/members/login.php> [signature_815145148] <https://paca.org.au/resources/touringcharter/> I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which I live and work, the Kabi Kabi people, 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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Who's got time to read?
by Luke Harriman 16 Jun '23

16 Jun '23

Hi Everyone, With so much happening right now, it’s best to start with a couple of quick reminders. * Impact Award nominations<https://paca.org.au/events/impactwards/> – there is only two weeks left to nominate for this year’s awards. They close on 30 June. Only PAC Australia members can lodge a nomination however, they may nominate themselves, a fellow member, or a non-member. * Early bird APAX registrations<http://www.apax.org.au/> – the early bird rate for APAX is available until 21 July. If you need to process your registration this financial year you can do so with either credit card or tax invoice. * Jobs Job Jobs<https://paca.org.au/about/employment/> – We are expanding the team with three new positions. Applications are all due on 28 June. * Register for the August round of Audience Outlook Monitor<https://www.thepatternmakers.com.au/covid-19> - Registrations close next Tuesday 20 June and if you have any questions, please pop them through to bianca(a)thepatternmakers.com.au<mailto:bianca@thepatternmakers.com.au> Another huge thanks to Milk Crate Theatre for their presentation at yesterday’s Third Thursday Exchange. If you missed it, the recording is available through the members section of the PAC Australia website (log in required). Who’s got time to read… Britain’s ever-harsher welfare system means that now only the rich can afford to make art.<https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/may/29/britain-welfare-rich-…> “Young artists in 2020s Britain are often caught-up in the “Kafkaesque” perfect storm<https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/may/26/universal-credit-system-not…> of a punitive benefits system, an intractable housing crisis and an unforgiving work culture – all of which can leave very little time or space for creative experiments.” Sounds familiar. Deploying Artists as Futurists and Policy Makers<https://legacy.iftf.org/future-now/article-detail/deploying-artists-as-futu…> A great read from The Institute for the Future. Their Executive Director, Marina Gorbis was one of the keynote speakers at APAX 2022. Conquering the Asset Desert: Level Up Your Key Art<https://ideas.capacityinteractive.com/conquering-the-asset-desert-level-up-…> The first instalment of a new blog post series on Capacity Interactive to help marketers conquer the asset desert and craft content that converts. Renew Cairns<https://www.renewaustralia.org/project/renew-cairns> A little something special about a project that’s been unfolding over the last decade in our host city, Cairns. Something to check out while you’re in town for APAX. Who’s got time to listen to… Memories of the resurrection of an iconic art deco theatre<https://www.abc.net.au/southqld/programs/breakfast/aod-kerry-saul-last-days…> A reflection on 26 years at the Empire Theatre in Toowoomba by retiring General Manager, Kerry Saul. Congratulations on an extraordinary legacy. Luke Harriman (he/him) General Manager | PAC Australia | +61 405 400 997 | www.paca.org.au<http://www.paca.org.au/> Based in South East Queensland, GMT +10 [signature_1064119959]<http://apax.org.au/> [signature_1394344346] <https://www.facebook.com/pacaustralia> [signature_389447052] <https://www.linkedin.com/company/performing-arts-connections-australia> [Graphical user interface Description automatically generated with medium confidence] <https://apaca.us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=17268242394b2278ede3a3716&id…> [signature_870484526] <https://paca.org.au/members/login.php> [signature_815145148] <https://paca.org.au/resources/touringcharter/> I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which I live and work, the Kabi Kabi people, 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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Recruitment: Three new roles at PAC Australia
by Luke Harriman 09 Jun '23

09 Jun '23

Dear Members, PAC Australia’s new Strategic Plan 2023-2026 will be released in the coming days, outlining firm and ambitious plans that will deliver critical strategic shifts required in the national presenting eco-system. To that end, we are recruiting three new roles in our small and nationally-distributed team as we embark on this work. These roles are a direct investment into the success of our members, their stakeholders and the ongoing sustainability of PAC Australia. We are seeking: * Manager, Industry Development and Training (FT) * Marketing and Communications Coordinator (PT) * Producer, Strategic Initiatives (ISPA Congress)* (FT - fixed term) *This is a project-specific, fixed term role, funded through the Department of Local Government, Sports and Cultural Industries (WA). Position descriptions and more info is available at paca.org.au/about/employment/<https://paca.org.au/about/employment/> Applications for all three roles close Wednesday 28 June 2023. Please feel free to circulate these jobs to your networks and get in touch with me directly at luke(a)paca.org.au<mailto:luke@paca.org.au> if you would like more information. Thanks, Luke Luke Harriman (he/him) General Manager | PAC Australia | +61 405 400 997 | www.paca.org.au<http://www.paca.org.au/> Based in South East Queensland, GMT +10 [signature_1064119959]<http://apax.org.au/> [signature_1394344346] <https://www.facebook.com/pacaustralia> [signature_389447052] <https://www.linkedin.com/company/performing-arts-connections-australia> [Graphical user interface Description automatically generated with medium confidence] <https://apaca.us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=17268242394b2278ede3a3716&id…> [signature_870484526] <https://paca.org.au/members/login.php> [signature_815145148] <https://paca.org.au/resources/touringcharter/> I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which I live and work, the Kabi Kabi people, 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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Who's got time to read?
by Luke Harriman 01 Jun '23

01 Jun '23

It’s all happening at the moment. Impact Award<https://paca.org.au/events/impactwards/> nominations, early bird APAX 2023 registrations<http://www.apax.org.au/>, and travel bursary<https://web.cvent.com/event/892048bd-821b-406a-ab21-766b72d0ab7b/websitePag…> applications are all open right now! A member update will be sent out in the next few days with even more information on what PAC Australia has been working on and opportunities to get involved. For now, here’s some juicy articles for your reading pleasure. Who’s got time to read… Dance project gives young people in youth detention a chance to tell their stories<https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-05-28/young-people-youth-justice-system-da…> Inside two youth justice centres in NSW following the creative, and often emotional, process of presenting public performances by young people. Audiences behaving badly<https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2023/may/29/they-dont-know-the-rules-acto…> What’s it like to star in a play when audience members watch football, ring friends, open lagers or pass round entire chickens? UK actors vent their anger at the ‘Netflix mindset’ of the new post-Covid generation. Audiences return but younger ones are feeling the pinch<https://www.artshub.com.au/news/news/audiences-return-but-younger-ones-are-…> Rising costs of living are making it hard for under-35s and families to afford cultural events. A new report suggests ideas to reach them. Bringing the house down: where next for the US’ regional theatre buildings?<https://www.thestage.co.uk/opinion/bringing-the-house-down-where-next-for-t…> Are America’s regional theatres reaching the end of their useful lives? Who’s got time to watch… ‘Accessible Tech’, How leading Sydney venues ensure digital access for online and in-person audiences and visitors.<https://aarts.net.au/news/accessible-tech-recordings/> Digital producers Stuart Buchanan from the Sydney Opera House and Marcus Wright from the Museum of Contemporary Art were joined by Sophie Penkethman-Young, the Manager of Digital Culture Initiatives at Australia Council for the Arts as they discuss the latest innovations in accessible technology. Luke Harriman (he/him) General Manager | PAC Australia | +61 405 400 997 | www.paca.org.au<http://www.paca.org.au/> Based in South East Queensland, GMT +10 [signature_1064119959]<http://apax.org.au/> [signature_1394344346] <https://www.facebook.com/pacaustralia> [signature_389447052] <https://www.linkedin.com/company/performing-arts-connections-australia> [Graphical user interface Description automatically generated with medium confidence] <https://apaca.us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=17268242394b2278ede3a3716&id…> [signature_870484526] <https://paca.org.au/members/login.php> [signature_815145148] <https://paca.org.au/resources/touringcharter/> I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which I live and work, the Kabi Kabi people, 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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Presenter Outlook
by Katherine Connor 07 Mar '23

07 Mar '23

Dear Members, Just when you thought the ongoing survey onslaught was over... here's a really important one we'd love our presenting members take 10 minutes to complete. https://apaca.formstack.com/forms/presenteroutlook23 This time last year we asked our presenter members to provide an update on programming, audience trends, and other critical issues that were affecting your day to day work as well as your outlook for the next 12-36 months. The results were shared with all our members, used in our advocacy work, and presented back to the sector at our National Presenter Outlook webinar in late March. That session saw our highest-ever attendance for an online presentation - the interest in the information that only presenters can provide is HUGE. (We will run a similar session again this year on 22nd March - links to follow soon.) It's important that we're able to track what has changed in the last twelve months, and provide current information to our sector partners, and to you. This year's survey asks about audiences, programming, and touring and presenting costs... and it gives you the opportunity to tell us specifically what issues are keeping you up at night. You won't need to run away and source data for this one - we've kept it as simple as possible. Please take 10 minutes so we can ensure your voices and experiences are heard. Here's the link again to get started: https://apaca.formstack.com/forms/presenteroutlook23 Many thanks, as always, Katherine P.S. And a reminder about our current call out for panel and advisory group members, peer reviewers and speakers: https://apaca.formstack.com/forms/2023pacaeoicallout Katherine Connor (she/her) Executive Director | PAC Australia | +61 (0) 419 428 412 | www.paca.org.au<http://www.paca.org.au/> [signature_663393437]<http://apax.org.au/> [signature_911480598] <https://www.facebook.com/pacaustralia> [signature_1443478014] <https://www.linkedin.com/company/performing-arts-connections-australia> [Graphical user interface Description automatically generated with medium confidence] <https://apaca.us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=17268242394b2278ede3a3716&id…> [signature_3453287759] <https://paca.org.au/members/login.php> 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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Who's got time to read?
by Luke Harriman 03 Nov '22

03 Nov '22

A selection of interesting reads from across Australia and overseas. Enjoy! Who’s got time to read… Purrumpa – a national celebration of First Nations arts and culture brings together leaders from across the country<https://artsreview.com.au/purrumpa-a-national-celebration-of-first-nations-…> Purrumpa, the largest national gathering of its type of First Nations arts and culture in 50 years, is currently in full swing in Adelaide. Here’s an update about the program and outcomes we’re hoping will be generated by this event. Turning unhappy customers into allies<https://www.artshub.com.au/news/features/turning-unhappy-customers-into-all…> PICA’s no numb bums campaign is great – and this is an interesting article in this era of audience general unhappiness! More than luck: why succession planning matters<https://www.artshub.com.au/news/features/more-than-luck-why-succession-plan…> There’s a lot of movement happening in the arts industry at the moment, so succession planning is more important than ever. Unfortunately, it’s not something many organisations spend time working on until it’s too late. The upskilling of staff in performing arts centres to be future leaders is one of the key drivers of PAC Australia’s presenter training programming. The 2022 cohort has just completed their course and we’ll open expressions of interest again early next year. The overseas giants swallowing Australia’s live music industry<https://www.smh.com.au/culture/music/the-overseas-giants-swallowing-austral…> This is actually an important piece when we think about the whole ecology and how the impact of these big players filter down to the rest of the industry. Programming Post-Pandemic<https://www.ispa.org/news/619909/Programming-Post-Pandemic.htm?utm_source=I…> Three ISPA members share their experiences, new curatorial models implemented during the pandemic, and what they are considering for the future. Insights from David Howse (ArtsEmerson), Govin Ruben (TerryandTheCuz), Fiona Winning (Sydney Opera House). Building Ethical and Equitable Partnerships (BEEP) in the Performing Arts<https://apap365.org/programs/building-ethical-and-equitable-partnerships/> APAP’s Equitable Partnership Working Group have released a new resource to support the performing arts industry explore a more ethical and equitable approach to relationships and build them upon ethical, equitable, and transparent practices. Luke Harriman (he/him) General Manager | PAC Australia | +61 (0) 405 400 997 | www.paca.org.au<http://www.paca.org.au/> [signature_1427449319] [cidimage001.png(a)01D83D25.BDB85C50] <https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.faceb…> [cidimage002.png(a)01D83D25.BDB85C50] <https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.insta…> [cidimage003.png(a)01D83D25.BDB85C50] <https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…> [cidimage004.png(a)01D83D25.BDB85C50] <https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpaca.org.…> [cidimage005.png(a)01D83D25.BDB85C50] <https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpaca.org.…> We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognise the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and to Elders past, present and emerging. 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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