QUEENSLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE

ANNUAL REPORT 2005–2006 Contents QPAC

Page Our Vision Our Values

QPAC Vision, Mission and Values 1 QPAC encourages creative potential We will be the best we can Exemplary service and enriches cultural life. We will use our skills and resources to We will deliver exemplary service to maximise the success of every creative our external and internal stakeholders. Chairman’s letter 3 and commercial undertaking and make Our Mission We will develop our collective the most of every opportunity. capabilities to satisfy their needs by Performance summary 4 Inspire, entertain and educate with Leadership and innovation better understanding their expectations quality live performance. and aspirations. We will foster creativity, collaboration Major future directions 7 and initiative by demonstrating Equity, accessibility and participation leadership and innovation. for all people Creative programs 9 Engagement and education We are committed to the principles of equity, accessibility and participation We will promote engagement and for all people. We will actively support Participation 15 education opportunities for adults, the reconciliation process and celebrate children and the QPAC team. cultural and regional diversity. Service and facility standards 19 Arts are essential Mutual respect and common purpose We value the arts and its importance We will work together to foster a People and resources 21 in fostering creativity, community culture that is embodied by mutual understanding and enriching our respect and a common purpose. We Corporate governance 23 cultural life. will all enjoy a work environment that is safe, healthy, positive and free of harassment and intimidation. We Board of Trustees 25 will support our colleagues and work proactively, consistently, ethically and The year in review 29 creatively as one team to achieve a shared vision. Financial statements 35

Feedback 63

Contact details 65

This annual report is an account of the financial and non-financial performance of the Queensland Performing Arts Trust (known as QPAC) during 2005-2006. This report can also be accessed by the public through the QPAC website at qpac.com.au. QPAC is committed to open and accountable governance and welcomes feedback on this report. Please email any comments or suggestions to [email protected] or complete and return the feedback form at the back of the report. Cover: Tulip Fairy, Out of the Box Festival 2006. Artist: Sue Loveday. Photographer: Gary Mitchell.

 CHAIRMAN’S LETTER

The Honourable Rod Welford MP Minister for Education and Training and Minister for the Arts Level 22 Education House Mary Street BRISBANE QLD 4000 Rob Kelly, QPAC Chairman

QPAC’s long-term success relies My dear Minister on its cultural relevance to the It is my pleasure to submit for presentation to Parliament the 29th Annual Report of people of Queensland and its the Queensland Performing Arts Trust (QPAT) for the year ended 30 June 2006. ability to provide high quality The 2005-2006 financial year was very successful for QPAC with a 10% increase in performances staged and a 13% increase in attendances. We staged over 1,000 facilities and services that meet different events and continued to attract very high satisfaction ratings from our the needs of contemporary hirers, clients and patrons. audiences. The year was also a great commercial success and we are pleased to announce a $393,000 surplus for the year due to strong financial controls, actively entrepreneuring several commercial productions and the popular success of major musicals such as Dirty Dancing and Saturday Night Fever. A highlight of our year was our presentation of the Out of the Box Festival for 3–8 year olds. The six-day festival was held in June and attended by some 60,000 children, parents, carers and teachers. This year’s festival achieved a 20% increase in paid ticket sales and attracted extraordinary compliments from stakeholders and visitors as well as initiated our first international delegates program. The continued support of the State Government with the added support of the Department of Education and the Arts enabled this year’s program to be expanded to 6 days and include an active program of artists-in-schools. QPAC is proud of its commitment to the Queensland arts community with our direct employment this year of 1,278 Queensland arts workers, four artists-in-residence, the management of Kite Theatre and the hosting of the Brisbane Writers Festival. We continue to strive to provide Queenslanders with the opportunity to experience high quality arts programs through our partnerships with commercial producers as well as our presentation of the national flagship companies including The Australian Ballet, Sydney Dance Company and Bell Shakespeare Company. QPAC’s long-term success relies on its cultural relevance to the people of Queensland and its ability to provide high quality facilities and services that meet the needs of contemporary audiences. We welcome your continued support for the refurbishment of QPAC and the rising costs of maintaining and operating these facilities on behalf of the State of Queensland. Yours sincerely

Rob Kelly Chairman Kylie an Exhibition ©Darenote Ltd 2004

  PERFORMANCE SUMMARY

Strategic Goals Create and deliver a program of extraordinary events and experiences Maximise public participation Continuously improve the Manage our resources to that enhance the creativity of our diverse communities in and profitability of all standard of our services maximise our opportunities programs and events at QPAC and facilities to satisfy and build the potential of our stakeholders now and in people and business the future

Objectives • Increase number of high quality programs and events • Increase public participation in the • Impress our hirers with quality, • Provide financial, information • Increase our net profit from commercial hirings, productions and co-productions arts and attendances at QPAC efficient production services and administrative systems that enhance day-to-day operations • Encourage the creative potential of children • Increase corporate support for/and • Impress our visitors with investment in QPAC programs consistently high standards of • Identify and strive to mitigate the • Encourage the creative potential of young people • Deliver high quality, profitable sales customer service risks to our business • Increase audience engagement and understanding channels to events • Continuously improve our facilities • Build the potential and skills of our • Contribute to the sustainability and professional capability of the arts sector and provide a safe environment people to enable them to deliver innovative solutions • Connect with and reflect the needs of diverse communities

Performance • 13.4% increase in number of attendees • Marketing services delivered to • 95% satisfaction with Production • Unqualified audits and full • 10% increase in number of performances 58% of hirers Services compliance with statutory requirements • 19% increase in Gross Venue Hire rental • 93% client satisfaction • 95% satisfaction with Visitor Services • Budget results within 0.8% of • QPAC Presents attracted 129,354 paying patrons across two programs • 227% increase in subscriptions to QPAC e-News • Management of Green Room with forecast turnover • Secured $240,000 Australian Research Council grant for the Sustaining Culture client satisfaction rising to 93% • Implementation of suggestions research project • 82% increase in the number of corporate events • 61% decrease in the number of days from inaugural staff satisfaction • 77% increase in the number of agreements with Queensland artists and arts workers survey • 12% increase in web based ticket lost to injury • Out of the Box Festival delivered with 20% increase in paid attendances and workshops sales • Progression of the QPAC • Development of comprehensive at 91% capacity financial forecasting model • 9% increase in the number of Redevelopment Strategy • 54% increase in tour attendances tickets sold for off-site venues (previously Masterplan) • 261% increase in exhibition attendances due to the success of Kylie Minogue and Cherish (Out of the Box) exhibitions • 13 initiatives undertaken with Indigenous companies and organisations

QPAC pursues its vision through structured strategic planning, detailed operational planning and transparent performance measures. These methods help us to deliver the commercial success that is essential for QPAC to deliver its important cultural and community Craig McGovern, Chief Executive programs year after year.

  MAJOR FUTURE DIRECTIONS

2006-2007 Goals Key Initiatives

Create and deliver a program Implement new Curatorial Framework of high quality performing Implement a new engagement and education strategy arts events and experiences Investigate a young producers program Improve process for assessing entrepreneurial investments Implement new booking protocol for theatres Pursue account planning model for commercial producers

Maximise participation in and Implement Qtix business plan the profitability of all events Upgrade ticketing software to include latest functionality at QPAC Implement ticket package strategies Enhance e-marketing and web sales strategies Study audience and regional demographic shifts to inform programming strategies and design of physical spaces and services available Expand premium hospitality events Pursue venue driven sponsorship strategy

Demonstrate leadership and Support Government’s consideration of long-term refurbishment strategies advocacy in our industry and Prepare a Disability Action Plan entrepreneur opportunities that build our potential Review Industry Development framework Implement outcomes from the Structural Flaws Review Continue to research the cultural, economic, social and environmental impacts of performing arts centres Establish philanthropic programs

Improve the standard of our Develop catering strategy for the next five years services and facilities Develop minimum staffing levels for theatres Scope in-theatre refurbishment requirements Implement QPAC Visitor Service and Customer Service Program Review retail operations and diversify service lines Seek efficiencies by managing selected facility contracts internally Implement Business Continuity Plan

Build the potential of Upgrade finance system and complete devolved purchasing capability our people, systems and Integrate Event Management Business System, Finance One, Payroll, Point of Sale and business and manage rostering systems our resources effectively so we can maximise our Implement electronic records management system opportunities Continue to implement staff satisfaction survey strategies Negotiate and implement next Enterprise Bargaining Agreement Implement staff recognition and incentives program Conduct Training Needs Analysis Implement electronic Human Resources system

Out of the Box Festival 2006. Photographer: Justine Walpole.   CREATIVE PROGRAMS

Create and deliver a QPAC Series rehearsal towards a new work. The The QPAC curatorial series encourages outcome of this creative development, program of extraordinary audiences to embrace live performance Baggage, was presented at QPAC in by producing and co-presenting a November and has since undergone events and experiences range of national, international and further development and toured to the local productions. Adelaide Fringe Festival, Melbourne that enhance the International Comedy Festival and During the year, QPAC co-presented throughout regional Queensland by creativity of our diverse seasons with Australian flagship Queensland Arts Council. QPAC’s other communities. companies Sydney Dance Company resident artist, Queensland playwright, with Grand and The Director’s Stephen Carleton, is coordinating the Cut, Bangarra Dance Theatre with administration of seed funding from Boomerang and Bell Shakespeare with the Australia Council Theatre Fund to Measure For Measure. provide scriptwriting opportunities for The centrepiece of QPAC’s partnership artists and arts companies in North with the Queensland Music Festival, Queensland to develop new works. Credo, connected the QPAC audience with the world, linking performers Commercial Programs in the Concert Hall via satellite with Large-scale events in the Lyric Theatre real time performances in Jerusalem, included Saturday Night Fever, Dirty Belfast and Istanbul for one spectacular Dancing and Fiddler on the Roof. Each concert. attracted a slightly different audience from the other, with the film versions The Queensland Museum engaged of each providing a strong connection QPAC to program and manage with audiences. the performance and visual arts components of the opening Following its Asian tour, Tap Dogs celebrations of their new Aboriginal stormed the Lyric Theatre, playing and Torres Strait Islander Cultures to near-capacity audiences with its Centre, Dandiiri Maiwar. A program of mixture of Aussie larrikinism and events including a launch, a forum and incredible tap dancing. an open/public day of performances International artists choosing to and activities further consolidated perform at QPAC during the year QPAC’s relationship with our Cultural included the King of Cool, Michael Centre neighbour and provided rich Bublé, world renowned violinist, mutual learning between the two Nigel Kennedy and the voice of Bart organisations. Simpson, Nancy Cartwright. Touring The QPAC Artists-in-Residence companies were no less varied and program creates the opportunity for included the all-male, Les Ballets artists and companies to develop new Trockadero de Monte Carlo (The works in a supportive and nurturing Trocks), opera band Amici Forever and environment. As such, it plays a the Vienna Boys’ Choir. significant role in developing the QPAC successfully self-presented the long-term cultural life of the state. National Theatre of Great Britain’s During the past year, QPAC had three production of An Inspector Calls, resident artists. Writer, director and which was last seen in Brisbane performer, Bille Brown, spent his time in 1996. The success of recent co- at QPAC in script development, while presentations such as this and Fiddler also advocating for QPAC amongst on the Roof has provided confidence to his high profile contacts in Australia expand our entrepreneurial energies in and London. The Kransky Sisters’ the future. residency allowed them to undertake Patron satisfaction with performances a commission by QPAC and a period was very high at 99% and 98% for John Kotzas, Artistic Director of intensive creative development and quality of production. The dynamic range of large-scale presentations, touring productions and intimate theatre experiences during 2005–2006, effectively demonstrated the versatility of QPAC. Grand, Sydney Dance Company. Dancer: Jason Wilcock. Photographer: Stephen Ward.   Children Approximately 60,000 children and enhancing their experience of the play-based responding session and National Institute of Dramatic Art Njunjul the Sun. It was a pivotal The program for young children began their teachers, parents and carers festival and leaving valuable skills forum for the 2006 Ideas Festival in (NIDA), QPAC co-presented acting, year for Kooemba Jdarra, with the with a remounting of Fluff, which was attended the six-day festival, which in the school community. With their Brisbane. directing and drama workshops appointment of a new Artistic Director, this year extended across both days multi-layered outcomes, and with the for young people 9-15 years and General Manager and other senior originally commissioned by Out of the The Christensen Fund, the Australia of the weekend. Paid attendances wide exposure they received within 16-25 years, further strengthening staff. QPAC was supportive during Box in 2002 and subsequently toured Council’s Theatre Board and Aboriginal increased by 20%; the festival the festival, the AIR programs were a our relationship with Australia’s this period of instability, providing to Adelaide and Sydney. and Torres Strait Islander Arts Board, employed close to 250 artists and arts highly effective example of how Out of premier training centre for the arts assistance of senior Programming and supported the creation of a new work As part of the Ideas Festival in April, workers; 400 volunteers across all the Box and Education Queensland can entertainment industry. Marketing staff. as part of the company’s ongoing QPAC initiated the inaugural Kids’ ages assisted with festival information work together to add mutual value to Torres Strait Children’s Project. QPAC has had an ongoing relationship Market. A series of four workshops and navigational support for patrons; the interaction of arts, education and Engagement and Education Programs about economies, entrepreneurialism Creative development was conducted with Jagera Jarjum over the past 12 96% of parents and 92% of teachers young people. QPAC promoted engagement with and and the market, allowed children in four Torres Strait Islands schools years, helping to develop their work rated the festival as very good or understanding of live performance and their parents/carers to develop Of the in-theatre performances, most leading to the production of Kese and grow their audience. In the lead-up excellent and 91% of parents and 96% through a mix of program-based their creative business ideas into a were non-traditional in the forms Solwata, which premièred at the 2006 to this year’s Out of the Box Festival, of teachers agree that Out of the Box initiatives and notes for teachers, business that was tested within the they employed. Three incorporated Out of the Box Festival. The production QPAC facilitated a mentorship between supports the important role of the arts parents and children. Out of the Box unique marketplace of the festival. The visual projections, including a very will tour to Torres Strait Islands schools Aboriginal playwright and Artistic in the lives of children. had a particularly strong education event was extremely successful, with sophisticated integration of animation, later in 2006 with assistance from Director, Wesley Enoch and Jagera component with the development the positive feedback suggesting that The theme of the 2006 festival digital puppets and shadow in the Australian Government’s Priority Jarjum to aid in the development of of a backstage workshop and engaging creatively with households was Transformations, with a sub- Shadow Thief, a production by LATT Country Area Program. business and artistic plans for the comprehensive in-schools projects could be a strong future direction for theme of Sustainability. Two very Children’s Theatre of South Korea. Four company and to put strategies in place before and after the festival. QPAC, within both education strategies obvious examples of these themes productions, Nyurin Ga, Lily Can’t Young People for the development of touring works. were the work of Terry Summers, a Sleep, Kese Solwata, and The Tashi and children’s programming. Creative Generation – State Schools QPAC Museum promoted engagement The first event of the QPACifika sculptor using recycled cardboard Stories, premièred at Out of the Box. Onstage, presented in the Concert Hall with performing arts history through initiative, Feast to Feast was a five Research and Sustainable City1, which Three of these productions now have by Education Queensland with the exhibitions of Australian wartime hour performance and visual arts- encouraged children to design a city, promotional DVDs in post production The General Manager for QPAC’s Out of support of QPAC, involved over 550 entertainment in Between the Sheets driven event, promoting acceptance while minimising the impact on the and tours in negotiation. the Box program, in conjunction with primary and secondary school students, and entertainment for children in Mrs and diversity through celebration of art environment. Other popular free events the Australia Council, presented at the Kite Theatre teachers and professional artists in a Greenfinger and Friends. Record crowds and culture from throughout the Pacific were Island, an outdoor performance UNESCO World Conference, Building large-scale showcase of the diversity attended Kylie, a touring exhibition region. QPACifika is a joint initiative space featuring Aboriginal, Torres In a partnership that began in Creative Capacities for the 21st Century of performing arts in Queensland from the Arts Centre, Melbourne, of QPAC, Queensland College of Art, Strait and Pacific Islander performers, 2005, QPAC has assumed overall in Portugal in March 2006. This state schools. It also marked the which featured iconic pieces from Griffith University and the Queensland Cherish, an exhibition of children’s management of early childhood theatre conference highlighted the research launch of Education Week, reinforcing Kylie Minogue’s stage career including Museum. partnership between the Australia treasures and Chill Out, a relaxation company, Kite Theatre, supported by the importance of the event to the costumes, accessories, photographs and Council and QPAC and presented Out space of quiet activities designed to Education Queensland. Kite Theatre Department of Education and the Arts awards. The success of these events QPAC established a Memorandum of of the Box as a leading case study in inspire the imagination. creates and presents schools’ touring and was testimony to QPAC’s role contributed to an overall increase in Understanding with Milperra State and in-theatre performance work for School, to broaden students’ exposure building creativity in children. The festival incorporated Artist-in- in developing Queensland’s arts and exhibition attendances of 261% in children aged four to eight years. to arts and culture by providing Residence (AIR) programs with six education sector. 2005-2006. Out of the Box Festival access to selected events at QPAC. schools around the Brisbane region, In 2005-2006, Kite Theatre performed QPAC co-presented Backbone Youth QPAC continues to take an active role Many Milperra students were born in QPAC’s major initiative for children supported by Education Queensland. to over 8,000 children, with remounts Arts’ 2high Festival, which profiles in the South Bank Business Association countries experiencing the traumas of during the year was Out of the Box, Prior to the festival, artists worked of Bellatrix and Dinosaur Adaptus work from young and emerging Arts and Education Committee and has war or political upheaval and arrived QPAC’s Festival for 3 to 8 year olds. with students to develop artwork that touring to schools in 28 districts in Queensland artists. Apart from being started work on an advanced education in Australia with limited knowledge of Held every two years since 1992, the was later displayed at the festival. South-West Queensland, Central and a showcase of their work, 2high strategy addressing education and life English. This year, students attended Out of the Box Festival features free The program gives Out of the Box the Western Queensland and Brisbane and provides professional development long learning for children and adults. Shadow Thief at the Out of the Box and ticketed performances, workshops opportunity to bring the festival into environs. The Dinosaur Adaptus season opportunities for the young artists and Festival and Bell Shakespeare’s and exhibitions, specifically designed the school community in a way that concluded with performances and a arts workers mentored by QPAC staff Diversity and Reconciliation Measure For Measure, with play and for young children. engages large numbers of children, in the preparation and presentation In the past 12 months, QPAC has venue briefings provided beforehand of the festival. This year’s festival saw by QPAC. 1 Brisbane City Council provided grant funds of $40,000 for Sustainable City and other related projects. consolidated an ongoing commitment engagement of over 180 arts workers to Indigenous arts by showcasing The longstanding relationship between and a substantial increase in audience Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander QPAC and Brisbane Multicultural numbers. cultures. Programming has included Arts Centre (BEMAC) produced five work by Bangarra Dance Theatre, Patron Satisfaction Out of the Box Festival Satisfaction Continuing to grow relationships with evenings of song and dance under the Kooemba Jdarra, Kite Theatre and educational institutions demonstrates stars in the Cascade Court, featuring 2006 2005 2006 2004 Jagera Jarjum as well as Island, a QPAC’s commitment to the long-term music from around the globe. (n=1117) (n=1099) development of artists by providing week-long program of Aboriginal, Torres Strait and Pacific Island students with a professional experience Industry Development Performance 99% 99% Parents 96% 95% in a major production. This year, performances at the Out of the Box Work has continued on Sustaining QPAC co-presented Mozart and More Festival. Quality of production 98% 99% Teachers 92% 91% Culture, the ARC funded research with The University of Queensland In 2005-2006, QPAC co-presented two project examining the role of School of Music and Albert Herring seasons with Queensland’s premier performing arts centres in building with Queensland Conservatorium Indigenous performing arts company, cohesive, tolerant and sustainable Opera School. In association with the Kooemba Jdarra, Bitin’ Back and communities, being conducted by

10 11 QPAC and Griffith University. An QPAC staff are now active on 28 arts In April, the annual awards for extensive review of relevant literature industry boards and management excellence in Queensland theatre was undertaken this year and in-depth committees. practice, the Matilda Awards, were audience research was conducted with again held at QPAC. A long-term QPAC programs and partnerships audiences of QPAC, Sydney Opera supporter of the awards, QPAC received six nominations for the House, the Arts Centre and Adelaide provided venue, front of house, national Helpmann Awards for artistic Festival Centre. The Perth Theatre Trust production and catering support achievement in live performance. and The Edge (New Zealand) have also and sponsored an award for lifelong Wins for Kate Miller-Heidke for joined the project. contribution to live performance. Best Performance in an Australian QPAC took a leading role with many Contemporary Concert (Women For the Department of Education and industry bodies including OZPAC in Voice 14, presented by QPAC, the Arts, QPAC produced a performance (a coalition of major Australian Queensland Folk Federation Inc. and program showcasing Queensland artists performing arts centres) and the Annie Peterson) and Mitchell Butel for Queensland Week at the 2005 Aichi Australian Entertainment Industry for Best Male Actor in a Musical World Expo. The showcase highlighted Association (AEIA). Advocacy (The Venetian Twins, presented by the state’s arts and cultural sector continues on the importance of regular Queensland Theatre Company in working effectively within robust national tours by national flagship association with QPAC) helped increase education and training environments companies such as The Australian QPAC’s national profile as a leading and won a Queensland Premier’s Ballet and Opera Australia. cultural producer. Award for Excellence.

Kese Solwata, Kite Theatre. Photographer: Justine Walpole. 12 13 PARTICIPATION

Maximise public qtix not as highly subsidised as in 2005. The number of tickets sold through Although sales of the pack were below participation in and QPAC’s ticketing agency, qtix, was those of 2005, they were encouraging relatively stable in 2005-2006. given that the subscription is only in the profitability of all its second year. Amongst the sales channels, the programs and events internet was the star performer, with QPAC’s AdmitOne gives patrons the a 12% increase in web sales reflecting opportunity to come to the theatre at QPAC. increased emphasis on web-based on their own and enjoy the company marketing and internet ticketing. of like-minded people. In 2005-2006, AdmitOne encouraged 245 patrons, The full functionality of the Enta who may not have otherwise attended ticketing software, implemented in late live performance because they don’t 2004, has begun to be realised, with an have anyone to come with, to enjoy a upgrade of the system during the year variety of performances. This program improving the marketing and reporting has been expanded and it is anticipated capabilities for off-site users. that AdmitOne events will take place Patron satisfaction with qtix continues on a monthly basis by the end of 2006, to be strong at 97%. further building on the popularity of the program. Event Marketing Corporate Development QPAC Event Marketing continued to successfully deliver high quality and The Corporate Development Team had influential campaigns for hirers and a strong 2005-2006 securing many QPAC Series programs, including major new partnerships and renegotiating campaigns for Dirty Dancing and Out increased value contracts with all of the Box, QPAC’s festival for 3-8 year renewing partners. olds. The Out of the Box campaign was Lexus and Sony remained Major tightly targeted at parents and teachers Partners of QPAC, with the Lexus of young children and involved a close partnership set to build strongly over working relationship with Education the next two years. Current partners Queensland in dissemination of include Australia Post, Conrad information through schools. Treasury, Channel 7, Qantas, Lavazza An increased emphasis on e-marketing and The Hardy Wine Company. QPAC’s has yielded exceptional results, with preferred suppliers include increased subscribers to our fortnightly email commitments from The Central newsletter, QPAC e-News, growing by Group, Lindt Chocolates and Fosters. over 220%. Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC) was welcomed as presenting The audience research program has partner of the Brisbane season of An continued to track trends at QPAC and Inspector Calls. across events and included a large amount of research before, during and Out of the Box was a major focus this after Out of the Box. Findings will be year and Corporate Development, in useful in planning for the next festival conjunction with key QPAC and OOTB in 2008. team members, secured 32 Partners, Supporters and Special Thank You’s. Audience Development A new partnership with Lexus for The Performing Arts Variety Pack, the 2006 Out of the Box Festival a joint initiative of QPAC, Opera produced an extensive in-schools Queensland, Queensland Ballet, The program, culminating in a children’s Queensland Orchestra and Queensland exhibition. Cherish – An Exhibition Theatre Company, was launched in of Children’s Treasures explored 2005 to encourage patrons to attend the meaning of ‘precious’ through a variety of live performance genres. showcasing children’s mementos and Following its success in 2005, a second artworks, revealing what children package was launched in May 2006, value most in their lives. The Lexus targeting patrons who had previously Owners GIFT@QPAC was established attended only two or three different in 2005 to provide creative, arts genres. To test the sustainability of based life-influencing opportunities the pack, the 2006 package price was for disadvantaged children. Giving, Thank You, Out of the Box Festival 2006. Photographer: Justine Walpole. 14 15 Inspiring, Family and Teaching are the QPAC wishes to recognise the following founding principles of this program, Out of the Box Partners and Supporters: at the heart of which is establishing a tradition and creating a legacy for all Partners: Supporters: Lexus owners. Australia Post, Community Partner Brisbane’s Child Australia Post’s partnership with QPAC Lexus of Brisbane and the Lexus grew, with the provision of substantial Art Shed Owners GIFT@QPAC cash and in-kind investment for two Sony key programming elements of Out Citytrain in partnership with TransLink, Apple and Mac 1 of the Box: Soft Spot, A Community Transport Partner Cushion Cover Project and Thank You, Brisbane Markets Brisbane City Council, City Partner a free activity. These events were a ourbrisbane.com great success and have cemented the Channel Seven, Media Partner foundation for our relationship with Corrs Chambers Westgarth Lawyers Australia Post in the future. Printcraft, Print Partner Queensland Arts Council Edwards Dunlop Paper, Paper Partner South Bank Corporation National Storage Queensland Theatre Company State Library of Queensland

Movie, Out of the Box Festival 2006. Photographer: Justine Walpole. 16 17 SERVICE AND FACILITY STANDARDS

Continuously improve the Production Services education programs, equipment During the year, the Production replacement, easier accident reporting standard of our services Services team maintained their processes and physical improvements reputation for high quality, efficient to ‘hot spots’. Although encouragement and facilities to satisfy delivery of all performances and to report accidents resulted in an events within QPAC, achieving 95% increase in the number of accidents stakeholders now and satisfaction amongst hirers. reported during the year, working days lost due to injury decreased from 106 into the future. In line with the rolling replacement days in 2004-2005 to 64 in 2005-2006. strategy for instruments and equipment This positive result indicates staff are at QPAC, a new Steinway Concert committed to the safety campaign and Grand Piano was purchased in are helping to ensure risk areas are February 2006, providing QPAC with immediately addressed/resolved. a diverse selection of instruments. A rolling replacement schedule for all Patron satisfaction with QPAC Facilities technical equipment is essential to is high at 98%; amongst QPAC hirers, maintain QPAC facilities and provide satisfaction with Facilities is at 93%. world-class venues and equipment to In the interests of maintaining a safe our artists and hirers. environment for patrons, visitors, artists and staff, emergency evacuation Visitor and Catering Services information has been included in all Satisfaction with Visitor Services is dressing rooms and security measures high amongst both patrons (93%) and have been improved, controlling access hirers (95%). to the Green Room and foyers. Visitor Services completed the GST Work continued on Business Continuity (Guest Satisfaction Thought) program Plans for QPAC, with regular Business for the season of Dirty Dancing. Staff Continuity meetings contributing to were encouraged to add extra value training and preparations. to a Guest’s experience. They were In line with Queensland Government also asked to nominate fellow workers legislation, a no smoking policy was when they witnessed a GST moment, implemented in the vicinity of external resulting in 79 nominations and six doorways and on covered balconies. overall winners. During the year, several initiatives QPAC Redevelopment were put in place to enhance services Architects Cox Rayner completed the provided to artists, patrons and staff, QPAC Masterplan Strategy. commencing with a refurbishment of the Green Room in July. High speed The Masterplan Strategy is designed to internet access has been installed in determine future QPAC building and all dressing rooms and the addition of refurbishment priorities; to improve a pool table in the Green Room and access in and around the centre, gym equipment on the Artists’ Terrace especially for people with disabilities; will encourage interaction, enhance the to enhance the experience for user well-being of touring companies and groups as well as to enliven the Centre, staff and reinforce QPAC’s reputation given its pre-eminent position in the for providing excellent backstage Brisbane CBD and South Bank. services and facilities. The Masterplan Strategy is being A new electronic point of sale system prepared for consideration by was implemented to facilitate data Government to allow the long-term analysis and improve stock control and capital requirements of the facilities ordering procedures for the CentreStage to be managed so they can effectively shop, catering and merchandise outlets. meet the needs of contemporary audiences and hirers. Patron Satisfaction Facilities and Safety 2005 2004 In the last 18 months, QPAC has (n=366) (n=628) invested considerably greater energy, resources and staffing to improve Visitor Services 89% 82% safety for staff, artists and patrons. Facilities 95% 87% This campaign has included specific Topol in Fiddler on the Roof. Photographer: Branco Gaica. 18 19 PEOPLE AND RESOURCES

Manage our resources Finance and Administration Audit and Risk Management QPAC’s Event Management software QPAC has implemented a Risk to maximise our (EBMS) was upgraded during the Management Plan to identify and year to increase its functionality mitigate major business risks. opportunities and build and to convert it to a Windows Compliance to the Risk Management based environment. Further planned Plan is monitored by the Audit the potential of our upgrades will seek to review and re- and Risk Management Committee, people and business. engineer operating processes to reduce comprised of Trustees nominated by duplication, improve access to relevant the Board and attended by the internal data, streamline work practices and and external auditors. increase the system’s integration with The Committee, which met four times other major systems within QPAC. during the year, has observed the The implementation of the devolved terms of its charter and had due regard purchasing capability for the Finance to the Queensland Treasury’s Audit One system was implemented. This Committee Guidelines. system largely removes the need for paper-based purchase requisitions and People and Learning enables on-line approval processing QPAC’s two Indigenous trainees and tracking. completed their 12 month traineeship, To assist in compliance with the with one of the graduates being named provision of the Public Records Act as a finalist in the Queensland Training 2002, QPAC is implementing a Strategic Awards. Two new trainees joined the Recordkeeping Implementation Plan program in May and will spend the (SRIP) and an electronic records next 12 months working towards management system. their Certificate III in Live Production, Theatre and Events in various A Structural Flaws paper, identifying departments within QPAC. weaknesses in QPAC’s current funding model and responsibilities A cross-departmental team QPAC Team Members was prepared for discussion with key implemented a number of initiatives in agencies. response to the results of the 2005 staff survey. Initiatives have included staff Each major business unit undertakes blogs to improve communication and detailed planning and monthly problem solving and improvements in reporting against the Operational Plan the rostering system for casual staff. and quarterly reporting against the Strategic Plan. The QPAC Strategic Plan The formal staff recognition program is available for public viewing on the for five or more years of service at QPAC website and includes forward QPAC has been supplemented with planning to 2009, which constitutes the informal acknowledgement through the QPAC Operational Plan. staff newsletter and at Quarterly Staff Meetings and recognition of exemplary service by casual front of house staff.

20 21 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

The Queensland Performing Arts Consultancies Trust (known as QPAC) is a Statutory Consultancies for the year ended 30 June 2006: Authority of the Queensland Government with its responsibilities Category $’000 set out in the Queensland Performing Arts Trust Act 1977 which can be Management 78.9 found at www.legislation.qld.gov.au. Professional/Technical 31.7 The object of the Act is to contribute to the cultural, social and intellectual Total 110.6 development of all Queenslanders. Overseas Travel QPAC’s guiding principles under the An amount of $45,389 was expended on overseas travel relating to QPAC staff Act are: travelling on QPAC business. This does not include travel by artists, conductors or • Leadership and excellence should soloists charged directly to events or festivals. be provided in the performing arts; Officer travelling Destination Cost ($) Purpose of trip • Leadership and excellence Robyn Herries, New Zealand 8,380 Attend conference regarding event should be demonstrated in the Finance Officer management software management, on a commercial Matt Hooper, basis, of venues used for the Manager, IT Projects performing arts, for the benefit of Rebecca Smith, performing artists; Corporate Events Manager • There should be responsiveness to the needs of the communities in Bill Jessop, UK 17,318 Visit overseas venues to gain knowledge regional and outer metropolitan Executive Manager of current production and staging PSU practices areas; Susan Richer1, Canada 7,148 Attend international children’s arts • Respect for Aboriginal and Torres Artistic Associate festival Strait Islander cultures should be affirmed; Craig McGovern, Hong Kong 8,456 Attend AAPPAC and ISPA conference Chief Executive • Children and young people should be supported in their appreciation John Kotzas, New Zealand 2,290 Attend performance and discuss Artistic Director possible Australian tour of, and involvement in, the performing arts; Cristian Pilditch, New Zealand 0 Work with John Cleese to prepare Producer and US international tour • Diverse audiences should be developed; Collette Brennan, Portugal 1,797 Present at international arts and General Manager, education conference • Capabilities for life-long learning Out of the Box about the performing arts should be Stephen Savage, Germany 5,827 Selection of concert piano developed; Consultant • Opportunities should be developed Michael Ryan, for international collaboration and Consultant for cultural exports, especially to the Asia-Pacific region; Public Sector Ethics Act 1994 disclose danger to public health or • Content relevant to Queensland To ensure a clear understanding of safety, the environment or unlawful, should be promoted and presented. and commitment to the five ethics negligent or improper conduct principles contained in the Public affecting the public sector. The guiding principles and the Sector Ethics Act 1994, the Trust has During 2005-2006, no public interest functions of the Trust form the developed and implemented a Code foundation to the QPAC Strategic Plan. disclosures were raised and no of Conduct for Trust members and disclosures were substantially verified. The Minister for Education and the Arts employees. The Code of Conduct is is the responsible Minister for QPAC distributed to new staff at induction Waste Management and is available on the QPAC Intranet. and the Trust receives funding from QPAC has developed a Waste the State Government to undertake its Trustees and staff continue to abide by the principles contained in the Code. Management Plan outlining our functions and operations. responsibilities and polices regarding Whistleblowers’ Protection Act 1994 the responsible disposal of waste. This plan is available on the QPAC Intranet. The Whistleblowers’ Protection Act 1994 promotes the public interest by 1 Partially funded by third party contribution. protecting public sector officials who Dirty Dancing. Photographer: Danielle Lyonne. ©Jacobsen Entertainment Dirty Dancing Asia Pacific 2004. 22 23 BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Members of the Queensland Performing Rob Kelly Henry Smerdon BCom, BEcon, FCPA, Arts Trust Board of Trustees are MAICD Chairman appointed by the Governor in Council Deputy Chairman in accordance with the Queensland Rob Kelly has had a career of 25 years Performing Arts Trust Act 1977. as a lawyer in PNG and Australia. Henry Smerdon had a distinguished Trustees are appointed to the Board for He was a senior partner in one of 36 year career in the public sector, a period of not more than three years. Australia’s leading legal firms, with a including five years as the Under wealth of experience in both legal and Treasurer and Under Secretary of the The QPAC Board of Trustees met commercial areas. Queensland Treasury Department. 11 times during the year. Trustees received a total of $10,412 in fees for He was Managing Director, Asia From the end of 1994 until April 1998, attendance at meetings held during Pacific, of Global Switch – a multi- he held the position of Chief Executive 2005-2006. national unified communication Officer of the Queensland Investment exchange corporation responsible for Corporation, an organisation he the company’s operations in the Asia played a major part in establishing. Pacific region from 2000 to 2005 Henry has also served on a number of and is currently establishing the Asia Government boards including Suncorp, Pacific operations of the Bridgehouse the Queensland Industry Development Group, an international private equity Corporation (Deputy Chairman), and management group. Workers’ Compensation, South Bank Corporation, Queensland Investment Rob has always had a keen interest Corporation, three Government in the arts and has contributed to the Superannuation boards (Chairman) industry in a number of areas. He and Q-Invest Ltd (Chairman). He also served a12-month tenure as Chair of served as Government Statistician for the Queensland Biennial Festival of five years. Music, was President of the Institute of Modern Art from 1998 to 2005 and has Presently, Henry Smerdon is Deputy chaired QPAC since July 2000. Chancellor of Griffith University; a member of the Public Trust Office Investment Board, the Motor Accident Insurance Commission Advisory Board and the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Advisory Board; Director of Hyperion Flagship Investments Ltd and Chairman of Brisbane Cruise Wharf Pty Ltd. He also operates his own consultancy business, Strategic and Financial Consulting Services.

From left: Brian Tucker, Rob Kelly, Suellen Maunder, Henry Smerdon. Photographer: Justine Walpole. Inset: Leigh Tabrett , Peter Holmes à Court 24 25 Jane Grigg Professor Hay was appointed to the Suellen Maunder Jenny Pilot Leigh Tabrett PSM BA (Hons) Board of the Queensland Performing Member (until June 2006) Member Member (until March 2006) State Government Representative Arts Trust in 1997. He is a member Jane Grigg has worked in the music, Founding Member and Artistic Director Jenny Pilot is a member of the of numerous boards and advisory In March 2005, Leigh Tabrett PSM was media and arts industries for over 20 of JUTE, a multi-award winning Seisarem Clan of Erub (Darnley Island), committees at State and national appointed Deputy Director-General, years in Queensland, Sydney, London, regional company based in Cairns, Eastern Torres Strait. Her involvement levels. He chairs Universitas 21, Arts Queensland. In this role, she is China, New York, Amsterdam and Suellen Maunder has played many with Aboriginal and Torres Strait a consortium of comprehensive, responsible for arts and cultural policy, Paris. Her work has included project roles over the years spanning actor, Islander artists and cultural research-intensive international arts funding, capital programs and and event management; print, radio director, workshop facilitator and practitioners spans over 20 years. universities. He is currently Chair of relationships with statutory authorities and TV journalism and production; producer. She has been the recipient She works as a cultural researcher the new Carrick Institute for Teaching and other arts organisations. DJing; music industry development; of acting awards, including the Mary and consultant and has an academic and Learning in Higher Education. In music industry training and course Webb Award in 1991 and the 1994 interest in cultural revitalisation Prior to taking up this role she was 2005, he was appointed to the Board of development; band management; JUTE Award for Excellence in Acting movements and race relations. Jenny’s Assistant Director-General in Education the National Library of Australia and promotions, publicity, marketing and and Directing. own cultural heritage has been the with responsibility for international, the Board of Trustees of Brisbane Girls retail. Past employers have included motivating force behind her work as non-State and higher education. Grammar School. Suellen has over 14 years involvement SBS Radio, BBC World Service, BMG an advocate for Aboriginal and Torres in JUTE’s operations, including Leigh has served on numerous national Records, Griffith University, The Peter Holmes à Court Strait Islander arts and culture. responsibilities for artistic direction, higher education advisory bodies and Bowery, The Press Club, 4ZZZ-FM and Member general management, sourcing boards. the ABC’s Triple J. Peter Holmes à Court is Chairman Government funds, corporate Brian Tucker CPA Jane was a Program Manager at Q of White Bull Holdings (his private sponsorship, touring proposals, Member investment company), Executive Music, the Queensland Music Industry strategic planning and project Brian Tucker is a public accountant Chairman of the South Sydney Network, from March 2000 to 2005 management. Suellen played a key specialising in the provision of advice Rabbitohs, a Director of Queensland and has worked as a DJ for over 20 role in gaining $2.7 million in capital and services to arts organisations and Rail, Chairman of BISI Australia, years doing thousands of gigs for works funding from State Government practitioners. His clients represent all Trustee of the Queensland Performing radio, clubs and events. and was integrally involved in the art forms and both established and Arts Trust and a member of the Lord design and development of the Centre Jane has a Bachelor of Arts from The emerging artists, from central Australia Mayor’s City of Sydney Business of Contemporary Arts in Cairns, which University of Queensland (St Lucia) to suburban Brisbane. Forum. includes the JUTE Theatre. majoring in print and broadcast Brian currently sits on the Boards of In 1993, he formed Back Row journalism and sociology. Suellen is on the boards of the Centre the Arts Law Centre of Queensland, Productions, operating in New York, of Contemporary Arts, Cairns, Playlab Elision Contemporary Music, Backbone London and Sydney. Back Row Professor John Hay, AC BA (Hons) Inc and Interplay and was formerly Youth Arts, Youth Arts Queensland, the produced over 20 live shows in W.Aust and Camb., MA Camb., PhD on the Steering Committee for the Queensland Writers Centre, Ausdance 30 countries and 300 cities world- W.Aust., Hon.LittD Deakin, Hon.DLitt development of the JCU Bachelor of Queensland, Museums Australia wide. Live performances included (UWA) FACE FAIM Creative Industries degree. Suellen Queensland and the Regional Galleries the Australian show Tap Dogs, the Member (until June 2006) has a broad knowledge of the theatre Association of Queensland. He is past UK’s Eddie Izzard and the US’s Jerry industry and has served on the Arts Chair of the Aboriginal Centre for the Vice-Chancellor and President of The Seinfeld. Queensland peer assessment panel, the University of Queensland since January Performing Arts and a former Treasurer Peter returned to Australia in Cairns City Council Arts and Culture of Flying Arts, Metro Arts, Queensland 1996, Professor Hay has extensive Reference Committee and Regional Arts experience in Australian universities November 2000 and, until January Community Arts Network, Viscopy Ltd 2004, held the position of Chief Development Fund assessment panel. and the Institute of Modern Art. in academic, administrative and Suellen is an Adjunct Lecturer at JCU, leadership roles. Executive Officer of the Australian Agricultural Company and was Cairns and is currently undertaking a Educated at the University of Western responsible for re-listing AACo on the Graduate Diploma in Research Methods Australia and Cambridge University, Australian Stock Exchange. Founded 2005 (JCU) with a view to completing a Professor Hay has published widely in 1824, AACo is Australia’s oldest Masters in Creative Arts. in the fields of English literature, continuously operating company and Suellen is committed to the Australian literature, literary theory, today is the largest cattle company in development of professional theatre scholarly bibliography and education. the world managing over 600,000 head practice in the regions. After holding a Chair of English in of cattle over 15 million acres. the University of Western Australia, Peter read law at Oxford University Professor Hay was appointed Dean of and received his BA in economics Arts at Monash University in 1987, and theatre from Middlebury College, where he also established the national Vermont. He lives in Sydney and is a Centre for Australian Studies. In 1988, proud husband of Divonne Holmes à he was appointed Senior Deputy Vice- Court (the founder of Smart Population Chancellor at Monash, with principal Foundation) and father to their two responsibility for strategic planning. sets of twins, George and Robert and In 1992, he was appointed Vice- Elsa and Madison. Chancellor and President of Deakin University in Victoria.

26 27 THE YEAR IN REVIEW

JULY 10 August CONCERT HALL Queensland Choir LYRIC THEATRE 4 September Treemonisha QPAC/The University of Queensland 5-9 July 13 August UQ Concert Series 2005 – Mozart and More Michael Chugg Entertainment/ Queensland Pops Orchestra 7 & 8 September Definitive Events/Back Row Ltd/Dein Perry/ Bold and Brassey Nigel Triffitt Robert Clark Creative/CPC Productions Tap Dogs 14 August Reminiscing – Glenn Shorrock and Friends The Queensland Orchestra 9 & 10 September 29-31 July Music on Sundays Series – Cinema Paradiso Robert Stigwood/Adam Spiegel Dmand/Frog in a Sock Productions/International Concert 17 August The Ten Tenors Attractions/David Atkins Brass Down Under 15 September Saturday Night Fever YBS – Kings of Brass Queensland University of Technology CONCERT HALL 20 August Queensland University of Technology Arts Queensland/Kawai/The Queensland Graduation Ceremonies 2 July Orchestra/Griffith University/Clayton Utz 16 September Andrew McKinnon Presentations/Collier- Lev Vlassenko Piano Competition Final Vickers Productions Queensland Conservatorium Griffith Scotland the Brave 2005 23 August University/QPAC/Kawai Australia Hocking and Vigo Kawai Keyboard Series – Natasha Vlassenko 11 July Paco Peña Flamenco Dance Company Australian Chamber Orchestra 17 September Breathtaking Vivaldi 26 August Northern Rivers Symphony Orchestra Englefield Arts Management/Theme and The Australian Story Reunion Concert 15 July Variation Piano Services Queensland Music Festival/QPAC/The 18 September Urasin and Gavrylyuk – Grand Pianists in The Queensland Orchestra Queensland Orchestra Recital Credo Music on Sundays Series – Movers and 27 August Shakers 30 July The Queensland Orchestra 20 & 22 September Queensland Music Festival/Australian Youth Maestro Series – Radiance Orchestra Queensland University of Technology Tristan und Isolde in Concert PLAYHOUSE Queensland University of Technology Graduation Ceremonies PLAYHOUSE 5-7 August Queensland Ballet 24 September 1 & 2 July International Gala 2005 The Queensland Orchestra QPAC/Bangarra Dance Theatre/Musgrave Maestro Series – Enigma Park Cultural Centre 12 & 13 August Boomerang Queensland Ballet 26-28 September The Little Mermaid Dainty Consolidated Entertainment 11-16, 19-23 & 26-30 July Michael Bublé Queensland Theatre Company 16-20 August The Memory of Water Sydney Dance Company/QPAC 29 September GRAND Mountsharp International Pty Ltd CREMORNE THEATRE 23 August My Dream 5-9 & 12-16 July Bell Shakespeare Company PLAYHOUSE Kooemba Jdarra Indigenous Performing Meet the Bell Shakespeare Company Arts/QPAC 1-3 September Bitin’ Back 25-27 & 30-31 August QPAC/Bell Shakespeare Company QPAC/Bell Shakespeare Company Measure For Measure Measure For Measure AUGUST CREMORNE THEATRE CREMORNE THEATRE 8-10 September LYRIC THEATRE 12 August QPAC 2-7, 9-14, 16-21, 23-28 & 30-31 August Stockland Development Pty Ltd Objects for Meditation Robert Stigwood/Adam Spiegel Stockland Presentation 13-17, 20-24 & 27-30 September Productions/International Concert 26 & 27 August Queensland Theatre Company Attractions/David Atkins Backbone Youth Arts/QPAC The Daylight Atheist Saturday Night Fever 2high Festival 29 & 30 September CONCERT HALL Brisbane Writers’ Festival Association Inc. 3 August SEPTEMBER Brisbane Writers’ Festival 2005 Cheval Productions LYRIC THEATRE Soweto Gospel Choir OCTOBER 5 August 1-4 September Australasian Concert Promotions/Australian Robert Stigwood/Adam Spiegel LYRIC THEATRE Youth Choir Productions/International Concert 8, 11, 13, 15, 20 & 22 October Vienna Boys’ Choir Attractions/David Atkins Opera Queensland/Welsh National Opera/ Saturday Night Fever 6 August Opera Australia Queensland Youth Symphony 22-24 September The Marriage of Figaro Masterpiece Series – Pictures and Piers Hutchison Entertainment Group Russian National Ballet Theatre

Nyurin Ga, Jagera Jarjum at Out of the Box Festival 2006. Photographer: Justine Walpole. 28 29 CONCERT HALL NOVEMBER 26 November FEBRUARY 10 & 11 March 10 & 11 April Queensland Ballet The Queensland Orchestra Queensland University of Technology 1 October LYRIC THEATRE LYRIC THEATRE Brisbane Legacy The Nutcracker Nigel Kennedy Queensland University of Technology Army in Concert 2005 9-13 November CREMORNE THEATRE 1-5, 8-12, 15-19 & 22-26 February 14 March Graduation Ceremonies Tiger Productions Pty Ltd Jacobsen Entertainment/Lions Gate Films/ 3 October 7-12, 15-19, 22-26 & 29-30 November The Queensland Orchestra/QPAC 19 April The Trocks Magic Hour Productions Meet Shakespeare – Secondary Showcase Big Laugh Comedy Festival/Platypus Australian Chamber Orchestra Queensland Theatre Company Dirty Dancing Mozart and Britten 15-20 November A Christmas Carol Concert Productions Nevade Corp. ATA Allstar Artists Pty Limited CONCERT HALL The Aunty Jack Show…and Tell 5 & 6 October CASCADE COURT 18 March The Merchants of Bollywood 2 & 7 February Australian Chamber Orchestra 20 April The Queensland Orchestra/QPAC 25 November CONCERT HALL Queensland University of Technology The Players Queensland University of Technology Middle School Concerts – What’s the Story? QPAC/BEMAC Queensland University of Technology Queensland University of Technology 12 October 1 & 2 November World Music Café – Global Warming 25 March Graduation Ceremonies Graduation Ceremonies Queensland Conservatorium Griffith The Queensland Orchestra/QPAC Queensland Youth Symphony University/QPAC/Kawai Australia Primary School Concerts – Champions and DECEMBER 8 February Masterpiece 1 22 April Kawai Keyboard Series – Max Olding and Celebrations Musica Viva Australia 26 March Australian College of Natural Medicine LYRIC THEATRE Pamela Page 4 November Andreas Scholl Urological Society of Australasia Australian College of Natural Medicine Commonwealth Society of Teachers of Dance 2 December Graduation 13 October 9, 14 & 16 February 2006 Annual Scientific Meeting Opening Maiden Australia Productions/QPAC Arts Projects Australia CSTD in Concert 2005 Queensland University of Technology Ceremony 29 April Broad Diamanda Galás 5 November Queensland University of Technology 29 March The Queensland Orchestra Queensland Youth Symphony CONCERT HALL Graduation Ceremonies Jazz Meets the Symphony – James Morrison 14 October Ideas Festival 2006 and Lalo Schifrin The Queensland Orchestra QYO Finale 1 December 18 February Ideas Debate 2006 – Big Ideas are Better Maestro Series – Perfection 6 November Springfield College Michael Coppel/4BC/4BH PLAYHOUSE PLAYHOUSE Brisbane Birralee Voices The Springfield College Night of Amici Forever 21 October 3-5 & 10-11 March 1 & 4-8 April Celebrations St Peter’s Lutheran College Birralee! 10th Anniversary Concert 19 February Queensland Ballet Queensland Theatre Company St Peter’s 60th Anniversary Concert 8 November 3 December The Queensland Orchestra Cloudland A Streetcar Named Desire Australian Chamber Orchestra The Queensland Orchestra Music on Sundays Series – Hero and the 22 October 20-25 & 28-31 March CREMORNE THEATRE Messiah Common Man National Institute of Youth Performing Arts Franckophilia Queensland Theatre Company 1 & 2 April Australia 9 November 9 & 10 December 20 February A Streetcar Named Desire Department of Premier and Cabinet QPAC Australian Chamber Orchestra NIYPAA Spring Celebrity Concert Iona College CREMORNE THEATRE Ideas Festival 2006 Iona College Presentation Night Spirit of Christmas The Travellers 23 October 1-4, 7-11 & 14-18 March 12 April 31 December PLAYHOUSE The Queensland Orchestra 11 & 12 November Queensland Theatre Company Errol Jones Productions Pty Ltd Queensland Pops Orchestra Music on Sundays Series – Love and Other The Queensland Orchestra 7-12 February Absurd Person Singular Fujitsu Presentation Catastrophes Maestro Series – Ode to Joy An Evening in Vienna A-List Entertainment 25 March PLAYHOUSE Carl Barron 25 October 14 November Vivace Academy of Music MAY St Rita’s College St Aidan’s Anglican Girls’ School 1, 6 & 9 December 14-18 February Joanne Chang LYRIC THEATRE St Rita’s College Annual Thanksgiving St Aidan’s Anglican Girls’ School Annual Queensland Ballet QPAC 30 March Celebration Awards Ceremony …With Attitude Mummenschanz 3 x 11 13, 18, 20, 23, 25 & 27 May Department of Premier and Cabinet Opera Queensland/Opera Australia 26 October 15 November 2-4, 8, 10-11 & 13 December 24, 25 & 28 February Ideas Festival 2006 – Good Design is… Romeo and Juliet Clayfield College St Margaret’s Anglican Girls’ School Queensland Ballet Queensland Ballet 31 March Clayfield College Annual Speech Night St Margaret’s Anglican Girls’ School Speech The Nutcracker Cloudland CONCERT HALL Department of Premier and Cabinet Night 9 May 29 October CREMORNE THEATRE CREMORNE THEATRE Ideas Festival 2006 – The Power of Play 16 November Adrian Bohm Queensland Pops Orchestra 1-3 & 6-10 December 13-18, 21-25 & 28 February Brisbane Grammar School CASCADE COURT Nancy Cartwright Two by Two Queensland Theatre Company Queensland Theatre Company Brisbane Grammar School Speech Night 31 March PLAYHOUSE A Christmas Carol Absurd Person Singular 13 May 17 November QPAC/BEMAC Queensland Pops Orchestra 10-15, 18-22 & 25-29 October 16 December Somerville House World Music Café – Highlands to Highlife Best of British Queensland Theatre Company Stockland Development Pty Ltd Somerville House Annual Speech Night MARCH Oedipus the King Stockland Presentation 16 May LYRIC THEATRE Dainty Consolidated Entertainment CREMORNE THEATRE 18 November APRIL Brisbane Boys’ College 5 March LYRIC THEATRE Patrizio Buanne 1 & 2 October Brisbane Boys’ College Speech Night JANUARY Jacobsen Entertainment/Lions Gate Films/ 17 May Brisbane Writers’ Festival Association Inc. Magic Hour Productions 1-2, 4-9, 11-13, 15-16 & 18-23 April 28 November LYRIC THEATRE MYOB Australia Brisbane Writers’ Festival 2005 Dirty Dancing Tim Lawson/QPAC Stetson Group of Companies 14-15, 18-22 & 25-29 January Fiddler on the Roof MYOB Seminar 1, 4-8 & 11-15 October Johnny Clegg in Concert Jacobsen Entertainment/Lions Gate Films/ 16-19 & 21-26 March 19 May Queensland Theatre Company QPAC/QIC CONCERT HALL PLAYHOUSE Magic Hour Productions Phil Bathols/QPAC The Daylight Atheist 1 April Dirty Dancing An Inspector Calls Let It Be 4 & 5 November The Queensland Orchestra CASCADE COURT PLAYHOUSE CONCERT HALL Ashgrove Dance Studio Maestro Series – Celebrating Mozart 20 May 21 October That’s Dancing! 11-14 January 4 March National Institute of Youth Performing Arts QPAC/BEMAC The Queensland Orchestra 6 April 8 November Ballet Theatre of Queensland Australia World Music Café – African Express Maestro Series – Rachmaninov 3rd Chugg Entertainment/Jack Utsick/Stewart Rockmaninoff Pty Ltd Pinocchio NIYPAA Autumn Celebrity Concert Symphony and Tricia Macpherson Bernard Fanning CREMORNE THEATRE Judy Collins 21 May 6 & 7 March The Queensland Orchestra 15-19 November 17-21 January 8 April Dainty Consolidated Entertainment Music on Sundays Series – Australian QPAC QPAC Northern Rivers Symphony Orchestra Il Divo Cinema Sounds The Kransky Sisters – Baggage Fluff Best of Broadway

30 31 26 May JUNE 27 June The Queensland Orchestra Gordon Frost Organisation Maestro Series – Russian Empire LYRIC THEATRE Mandy Patinkin 27 May 6-11 June 28 June Queensland Youth Symphony Lunchbox Theatrical Productions/David Bluehawk Masterpiece Two Atkins Enterprises/Jon Nicholls Productions/ Demis Roussos Glynis Henderson Productions 28 May STOMP PLAYHOUSE QPAC/The University of Queensland 13-18 June Mozart in the Middle 13-18 June QPAC’s Out of the Box Festival/LATT QPAC’s Out of the Box Festival/The PLAYHOUSE Children’s Theatre Shneedles 10 May Shadow Thief LaLaLuna Australia Post CONCERT HALL 13-18 June Presentation QPAC’s Out of the Box Festival/Kite Theatre 2 & 3 June Kese Solwata 16 May The Department of Education and the Arts/ Environmental Protection Agency QPAC/QSuper/Network Ten 15 June Presentation Creative Generation – State Schools Onstage QPAC’s Out of the Box Festival Connect Forum 18 May 4 June The Harbour Agency The Queensland Choir 21-24 & 27-30 June Evermore Missa Pacifica Sydney Dance Company/QPAC The Director’s Cut 22-27 May 13-18 June Real Talent Pty Ltd QPAC’s Out of the Box Festival/Queensland CREMORNE THEATRE Ross Noble Theatre Company 1-3 June CREMORNE THEATRE Lily Can’t Sleep Queensland Theatre Company/Griffin 1-6, 9-13, 16-20, 23-27 & 30-31 May 13-17 June Theatre Company Queensland Theatre Company/Griffin QPAC’s Out of the Box Festival Away Theatre Company StoryArt 13-18 June Away 23 & 24 June QPAC’s Out of the Box Festival/Jagera Jarjum The Queensland Orchestra Nyurin Ga Maestro Series – Tchaikovsky Brilliance 21-24 & 27-30 June 26 June Kooemba Jdarra Indigenous Performing Adrian Bohm Arts/QPAC Dame Kiri Te Kanawa Njunjul the Sun

Objects for Meditation, William Yang. 32 33 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Operating Expenditure for the Year Ended 30 June 2006

Infrastructure 26%

Commercial 54% Arts programming 20%

Excludes Facilities Maintenance

Operating Expenditure for the Year Ended 30 June 2005

Infrastructure 27%

Commercial 57% Arts programming 16%

Excludes Facilities Maintenance

Operating Revenue for the Year Ended 30 June 2006

Sundry infrastructure 4%

Operating grant 19%

Arts programming Commercial 63% operating grant 6%

Arts programming 8%

Excludes Facilities Maintenance and Capital Grants

Operating Revenue for the Year Ended 30 June 2005

Sundry infrastructure 4%

Operating grant 21%

Commercial 70% Arts programming 5%

Excludes Facilities Maintenance and Capital Grants An Inspector Calls, National Theatre of Great Britain. 34 35 QUEENSLAND PERFORMING ARTS TRUST INCOME STATEMENT

For the Year Ended 30 June 2006

2006 2005 Notes $’000 $’000 Income Revenue Annual Base Operating Grant Revenues from service activities 8, 9a 14,996 14,135 Grants and other contributions 8, 9a 9,727 7,886 $6,000,000 Other revenue 8, 9a 1,066 953 $5,000,000

$4,000,000 Gains Gain on sale of property plant and equipment 8, 9a 6 – $3,000,000

$2,000,000 Total income 25,795 22,974 $1,000,000

$0 Expenses

85/86 86/87 87/88 88/89 89/90 90/91 91/92 92/93 93/94 94/95 95/96 96/97 97/98 98/99 99/00 00/01 01/02 02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06 Employee expenses 8, 9c 11,814 11,338

Excludes Festivals, Facilities Maintenance, Capital Grants and Queensland Philharmonic Supplies and services 8, 9b 12,631 11,654 Depreciation and amortisation 8, 9b 785 958 Other expenses 9b 172 72

Total expenses 25,402 24,022

Operating Surplus / (Deficit) 8 393 (1,048)

Operating Grant vs Operating Costs

$25,000,000

$20,000,000

$15,000,000

$10,000,000

$5,000,000

$0 96/97 97/98 98/99 99/00 00/01 01/02 02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06

Operating Grant Received Operating Expenditure

Excludes Brisbane Festival, Facilities Maintenance, Capital Grants and Queensland Philharmonic

The income statement for the year ended 30 June 2005 has been restated to reflect a change in Queensland Government accounting policy (refer note 2a and 25b).

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

36 37 QUEENSLAND PERFORMING ARTS TRUST BALANCE SHEET QUEENSLAND PERFORMING ARTS TRUST STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

At 30 June 2006 For the Year Ended 30 June 2006

2006 2005 2006 2005 Notes $’000 $’000 Notes $’000 $’000 ASSETS Cash Flows from Operating Activities

Current assets Receipts Cash assets 10 8,804 7,987 Revenues from service activities 14,406 15,199 Receivables 11 2,597 1,939 Grants and other contributions 9,727 7,886 Inventories 12 54 49 Interest 826 760 Other 13 35 195 GST input tax credits received 1,362 1,199 Other revenues 210 193 Total current assets 11,490 10,170 Payments Non-current assets Employee expenses 11,769 11,238 Intangible assets 14 269 402 Supplies and services 11,392 12,996 Property, plant, equipment 15 7,932 5,854 GST paid to ATO 1,329 1,317 Total non-current assets 8,201 6,256 Other expenses – 55

TOTAL ASSETS 19,691 16,426 Net cash (used in)/provided by operating activities 19b 2,041 (369)

LIABILITIES Cash Flows from Investing Activities

Current liabilities Proceeds from sale of plant and equipment 12 0 Payables 16 2,262 1,426 Payments for plant and equipment (1,236) (1,021) Accrued employee benefits 17 782 613 Other current liabilities 18 358 243 Net cash (used in)/provided by investing activities (1,224) (1,021)

Total current liabilities 3,402 2,282 Net movement in cash 817 (1,390)

TOTAL LIABILITIES 3,402 2,282 Cash at the beginning of financial year 7,987 9,377

NET ASSETS 16,289 14,144 Cash at the end of financial year 19a 8,804 7,987

EQUITY

Contributed equity 1,033 1,033 Accumulated surplus 3,994 3,801 Reserves – Asset revaluation 20 3,174 1,422 – Building development 2,000 2,000 – Equipment replacement 2,000 2,000 – General 1,088 888 – Commercial development 3,000 3,000

TOTAL EQUITY 16,289 14,144

The balance sheet as at 30 June 2005 has been restated to reflect a change in Queensland Government accounting policy (refer note 2a and note 25a). The cash flow for the year ended 30 June 2005 has been restated to reflect a change in Queensland Government accounting policy (refer note 2a).

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

38 39 QUEENSLAND PERFORMING ARTS TRUST STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY QUEENSLAND PERFORMING ARTS TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

For the Year Ended 30 June 2006 For the Year Ended 30 June 2006

Retained Surplus Asset Revaluation Other Reserves Contributed Equity Note 1 Objectives and Principal Activities of the Trust 2006 2005 2006 2005 2006 2005 2006 2005 The objectives of the Trust are to produce, present, and manage the performing arts in the Queensland Performing Arts Centre, and elsewhere, as well as to promote and encourage either directly or indirectly the knowledge, understanding, appreciation, enjoyment of and participation in the performing arts. Balance 1 July 3,801 3,687 1,422 1,372 7,888 9,050 1,033 1,033 The Trust is partly funded for the outputs it delivers by Parliamentary appropriations. It also provides services on a fee for service basis including venue rental, production crewing services, ticket sales, marketing services and Operating surplus / (deficit) 393 (1,048) – – – – – – equipment hire.

Note 2 Significant Accounting Policies Non – Owner changes in equity: – Increase in asset revaluation reserve – – 1,752 50 – – – – (a) Basis of accounting General Transfers between reserves (200) 1,162 – – 200 (1,162) – – These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Australian Equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards (AEIFRS) for the first time. The disclosures required by AASB1(First-time Adoption of Australian Equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards) concerning the transition from previous Balance 30 June 3,994 3,801 3,174 1,422 8,088 7,888 1,033 1,033 Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to AEIFRS are provided in note 25(a) and 25(b). The financial statements comply with the Treasurer’s minimum reporting requirements for the year ended 30 June 2006. These financial statements are a general purpose financial report. This financial report has been prepared on an accrual and going concern basis with the exception of Trust Fund income and expenditure as detailed in note 5. The financial report has also been prepared under the historical cost convention except for certain assets at valuation (refer note 2 (c)). Accounting policies As stated above these financial statements have been prepared in accordance with AEIFRS. Comparative figures Comparative figures and disclosures have been restated and amended to accord with the current year’s presentation and disclosure. The restated operating result for 2005 is required to include additional expenses of $257,000 which, under Queensland Government accounting policies applicable at the time, were originally treated as additions to non-current assets at 30 June 2005, but which are now required to be treated as an expense under the new Queensland Government accounting policies. The comparative figures for 2005 have been restated to reflect this change. Classification between current and non-current In the determination of whether an asset or liability is current or non-current, consideration is given to the time when each asset or liability is expected to be realised or paid. The asset or liability is classified as current if it is expected to be turned over within the next twelve months. Rounding Unless otherwise stated, amounts in the report have been rounded to the nearest thousand dollars. (b) Revenue recognition Revenue is recognised when goods or services are delivered. Services acquired for no cost The value of services received free of charge are recognised as revenue when received. Grants and other contributions Grants, donations and gifts which are non-reciprocal in nature are recognised as revenue in the year in which the Trust receives them. Where grants are received that are reciprocal in nature, revenue is accrued over the term of the funding arrangements.

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

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For the Year Ended 30 June 2006 For the Year Ended 30 June 2006

Note 2 Significant Accounting Policies (Continued) Note 2 Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

(c) Recognition and measurement of property, plant and equipment (d) Depreciation and amortisation of property, plant and equipment Acquisition Land is not depreciated as it has an unlimited useful life. The purchase method of accounting is used for all acquisitions of assets, being the fair value of the assets provided Depreciation on buildings, infrastructure and equipment and motor vehicles, is calculated on a straight-line basis as consideration at the date of acquisition plus any incidental costs attributable to the acquisition. so as to write-off the net cost or revalued amount of each depreciable asset, less its estimated residual value, progressively over its estimated useful life to the Trust. Recognition thresholds Capital work-in-progress is not depreciated until it reaches service delivery capacity. Items of property, plant and equipment with a cost or other value equal to or in excess of the following thresholds are capitalised in the year of acquisition. All other items are expensed in the year of acquisition: Where assets have separately identifiable components, these components are assigned useful lives distinct from the asset to which they relate. Any expenditure that increases the originally assessed capacity or service potential of an — Buildings and infrastructure $10,000 asset is capitalised and the new depreciable amount is depreciated over the remaining useful life. — Land $1 The depreciable amount of improvements to or on leasehold land is allocated progressively over the estimated — Plant and equipment $5,000 useful lives of the improvements to the Trust or the unexpired period of the lease, whichever is shorter. — Heritage and cultural assets $5,000 Major depreciation rates used are listed below and are consistent with the prior year unless otherwise stated: Revaluation Buildings and leasehold improvements 4 to 20% Land, buildings, infrastructure, heritage and cultural assets are measured at fair value. All other assets are measured Motor vehicles 20% at cost. This is in accordance with the Queensland Treasury’s Non-Current Asset Accounting Policies for the Public Plant and equipment 1 to 33% Sector. Concert Hall Grand Organ 2% Non-current physical assets measured at fair value are comprehensively revalued at least once every five years with interim valuations, using appropriate indices, being otherwise performed on an annual basis where the change (e) Intangibles would be material to that class of assets. All intangible assets with a cost or other value greater than $100,000 are recognised in the financial statements, Only those assets, the total values of which are material, compared to the value of the class of assets to which they with items of a lesser value being expensed. Each intangible asset is amortised on a straight line basis over its belong, are comprehensively revalued. estimated useful life to the agency, less any anticipated residual value. Current amortisation rates are either 20% or 33.3% Separately identified components of assets are measured on the same basis as the assets to which they relate. (f) Impairment of non-current assets Where the assets are revalued, the revaluation increments are credited directly to the asset revaluation reserve except to the extent that an increment reverses a prior year decrement for that class of asset that had been All non-current physical and intangible assets are assessed for indicators of impairment on an annual basis. If an recognised as an expense, in which case the increment is recognised as revenue up to the amount of the expense. indicator of possible impairment exists the assets recoverable amount is determined. The recoverable amount is Revaluation decrements are recognised as an expense except where prior increments are included in the asset determined as the higher of the assets fair value (net of selling costs) and the depreciated replacement cost. revaluation reserve for that class of asset, in which case the decrement is taken to the reserve to the extent of the An impairment loss is immediately recognised in the income statement. If the asset in question is carried at a remaining increments. Within the same class of assets, revaluation increments and decrements within the year are revalued amount then any impairment loss is first offset against the asset revaluation reserve of the relevant asset offset. class to the extent available. Repairs and maintenance If an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset is increased to the revised estimate Routine maintenance, repair costs and minor renewal costs are expensed as incurred. Where the repair relates to the of its recoverable amount, but only to the extent that the carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount replacement of a component of an asset and the cost exceeds the capitalisation threshold the cost is capitalised and that would have been determined had no previous impairment loss been recognised for the asset. A reversal of an depreciated. impairment loss is recognised as income, unless the asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss in treated as a revaluation increase. Operating leases (g) Cash assets Lease payments for operating leases are recognised as an expense in the years in which they are incurred as this reflects the pattern of benefits derived by the Trust. For the purposes of the Balance Sheet and the Cash Flow Statement, cash assets include all cash and cheques receipted but not banked at 30 June 2006 as well as deposits at call with financial institutions. It also includes Finance leases liquid investments with short periods to maturity that are convertible readily to cash on hand, at the investor’s The Trust has not entered into any finance leases. option and that are subject to a low risk of changes in value.

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For the Year Ended 30 June 2006 For the Year Ended 30 June 2006

Note 2 Significant Accounting Policies (Continued) Note 2 Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

(h) Receivables (l) Taxation Trade debtors are recognised at the nominal amounts due at the time of sale or service delivery, with settlement The activities of the Trust are exempt from Commonwealth taxation except for Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) and Goods being generally required within 30 days from the invoice date. and Services Tax (GST). As such, input tax credits receivable and GST payable from/to the Australian Taxation Office are recognised and accrued. The collectability of receivables is assessed periodically with provision being made for doubtful debts. (m) Reserves Bad debts are written off in the period in which they are recognised. Building development reserve (i) Inventories This reserve has been established as the Trust is mindful of the need to undertake major building upgrades in future Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realisable value and are comprised of trading stock for the Trust’s years for areas such as catering facilities, entertaining by corporate sponsors and office accommodation. gift shop and stock for the Trust’s catering operations. Equipment replacement reserve (j) Other financial assets The balance of this reserve represents funds held for future replacement of the Trust’s general equipment needs, Investments are measured at cost. including information technology and theatre production equipment. The level of this reserve as at 30 June 2006 Interest is recognised on an accrual basis. represents 31.5% of the total accumulated depreciation of the Trust’s property, plant and equipment. (k) Payables General reserve Payables are recognised for amounts payable in the future for goods and services received, whether or not billed to The General Reserve provides for fluctuations in working capital due to the volatile nature of the performing arts the Trust. Creditors are generally unsecured, not subject to interest charges and are normally settled within 30 days industry. of invoice receipt. Commercial development reserve (l) Employee benefits The Commercial Development Reserve is to offset the financial risks associated with investments in co- Wages, salaries, annual leave and sick leave presentations with commercial organisations or strategic productions undertaken by the Trust on a commercial basis. Wages, salaries and annual leave due but unpaid at reporting date are recognised in the Balance Sheet at the remuneration rates expected to apply at the time of settlement and include related on-costs such as payroll tax, Creative projects reserve workcover premiums, long service leave levy and employer superannuation contributions. The Creative Projects Reserve provides a funding mechanism for new creative initiatives that span financial years Prior history indicates that on average sick leave taken in each reporting period is less than the entitlement accrued. (nil balance as at reporting date). This is expected to recur in future periods. Accordingly it is unlikely that existing accumulated entitlements will be (o) Services Provided by External Parties free of charge used by employees and no liability for unused sick leave entitlements is recognised. The Trust was provided with the use of the Performing Arts Centre premises for which the State does not charge As sick leave is non-vesting, an expense is recognised for sick leave as it is taken. rent (refer note 3). Long service leave (p) Insurance Under the State Government’s long service leave scheme a levy is made on the Trust to cover the expense. Amounts It is the Trust’s policy to insure against all potential liabilities or losses that would affect its normal operations. paid to employees for long service leave are claimed from the scheme as and when leave is taken. (q) Judgements and assumptions No provision for long service leave is recognised in the financial statements, the liability being held on a whole-of- government basis and reported in the financial report pursuant to AAS31 - Financial Reporting by Governments. The entity has made no judgements or assumptions which may cause a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets and liabilities in the next reporting period. Superannuation

Employees of Queensland Performing Arts Trust are members of QSuper. Contributions to employee superannuation plans are charged as expense as the contributions are paid or become payable. For employees in QSuper, the Treasurer of Queensland, based on advice received from the State Actuary, determines employer contributions for superannuation expenses.

No liability is recognised for accruing superannuation benefits in these financial statements, the liability being held

on a whole-of-Government basis and reported in the whole of Government financial report prepared pursuant to AAS31 – Financial Reporting by Governments.

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For the Year Ended 30 June 2006 For the Year Ended 30 June 2006

Note 3 Services and Assets Provided to the Trust Note 8 Results Across Activities (Continued) Arts Queensland, through the Department of Education and the Arts, owns and maintains the Performing Arts Centre premises on behalf of the State of Queensland. The Trust is provided with the use of the building and items Arts Commercial of fitout, including certain items of plant and equipment that are not performance related, by way of a service level Programming Operations Infrastructure Total agreement with the CAA. While the State does not charge rent on the premises occupied by the Trust, the Trust does make a contribution to the continued maintenance of the building. 2006 2006 2006 2006 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 Note 4 Controlled Entity No controlled entity was owned by the Trust for the reporting period, therefore consolidated accounts have not been prepared. Operating revenue Note 5 Trust Fund Revenues from service activities (see note 9a) 1,799 13,153 44 14,996 A separate Trust Fund bank account is maintained to hold ticket sales monies until the completion of the Operating grant 1,200 - 4,120 5,320 performance or event when the funds are released to the promoter. As QPAT is only the custodian of these moneys, Facilities maintenance grant - - 3,907 3,907 they are not reflected in the Financial Statements. Capital acquisition grant - - 500 500 Commission earned on the sale of tickets is included as Operating Revenue in the Financial Statements. Ticket sales for the year amounted to $35.015 million (2005 $34.044 million). Interest - - 826 826 Interest earned on the Trust monies held is included as Operating Revenue in the Financial Statements. The balance Gain on sale of plant & equipment - - 6 6 of moneys invested at 30 June 2006 was $6.579 million (2005 $4.364 million). Other revenues from ordinary activities - 240 - 240 Note 6 Concessions Provided by the Trust 2,999 13,393 9,403 25,795 Rental concessions provided to Government subsidised cultural organisations, charitable organisations, Government Departments and educational institutions, amounted to $467,572 (2005 $318,913). These concessions are part of the advertised policy of the Trust in accordance with its objectives under the Queensland Performing Arts Trust Act Operating expenses 1977. Employee expenses (see note 9c) 1,842 6,679 3,293 11,814 Note 7 Segment Reporting Supplies and services (see note 9b) 2,373 4,369 1,494 8,236 The Trust operates predominantly in one industry to provide services to the arts industry. As the Trust does not perform operations in more than one industry, there is no requirement for segment disclosure in accordance with Facilities costs - - 4,331 4,331 AAS16 Financial Reporting by Segments. Queensland Audit Office – external audit fees - - 56 56 Note 8 Results across Activities Internal audit fees - - 44 44 Whilst Segment Reporting is not required refer note 7, Operating Revenue and Expenses have been broken down by Bad or doubtful debts - - 37 37 operational activity within the Trust. Depreciation 9 553 223 785 Arts Programming Other expenses – insurance premiums QGIF - - 64 64 The Trust’s arts programming includes the Community, Access Arts and Arts Excellence programs as well as its Performing Arts Museum and Library. These activities are undertaken as part of the Government’s Arts Policy and Other expenses from ordinary activities 1 10 24 35 are not expected to recover all costs. 4,225 11,611 9,566 25,402 Commercial Operations Operating Surplus / (Deficit) (1,226) 1,782 (163) 393 The Trust’s commercial operations include venue hire, ticketing, visitor services, catering operations, marketing, merchandising, sponsorship and production services. Infrastructure The Trust’s infrastructure services involve the provision of a range of corporate services to business units which deliver both Arts Programming and Commercial events. The Trust is partly funded for the outputs it delivers by Parliamentary appropriations. It also provides services on a fee for service basis including: venue rental, production crewing services, ticket sales, marketing services and equipment hire.

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For the Year Ended 30 June 2006 For the Year Ended 30 June 2006

Note 8 Results Across Activities (Continued) 2006 2005 $’000 $’000 Note 9 Statement of Financial Performance – Disclosures Arts Commercial (a) Revenue Programming Operations Infrastructure Total Revenues from service activities 2005 2005 2005 2005 Rental income 4,305 4,210 Other revenues from ordinary activities $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 Inside charges 1,358 1,351 Box Office 1,199 1,073 Sales 1,688 1,349 Operating revenue Recoveries 4,461 4,857 Project income 1,723 920 Revenues from service activities (see note 9a) 959 13,082 94 14,135 Other service revenue 262 375 Operating grant - - 3,984 3,984 14,996 14,135 Facilities maintenance grant - - 3,902 3,902 Grants and other contributions Operating grant 4,120 3,984 Capital acquisition grant - - - - Out of the Box Festival of Early Childhood 1,200 – Interest - - 760 760 Facilities maintenance 3,907 3,902 Other 500 – Gain on sale of plant & equipment - - - - 9,727 7,886 Other revenues from ordinary activities - 193 - 193 Other revenues from ordinary activities 959 13,275 8,740 22,974 Interest 826 760 Gain on sale of plant and equipment 6 – Operating expenses Sponsorship 240 193 Employee benefits(see note 9c) 1,032 7,023 3,283 11,338 1,072 953 Supplies and services (see note 9b) 2,081 3,656 1,598 7,335 Total Operating Revenue 25,795 22,974 Facilities costs * - - 4,256 4,256 (b) Net gains and expenses Depreciation and amortisation Queensland Audit Office – external audit fees - - 41 41 Buildings 10 10 Internal audit fees - - 26 26 Leasehold improvements 32 19 Plant and equipment 543 763 Bad or doubtful debts - - (18) (18) Concert Hall Grand Organ 65 65 Depreciation 15 768 175 958 Intangibles 133 99 Motor vehicles 2 2 Loss on sale of plant & equipment - - 2 2 785 958 Other expenses – insurance premiums QGIF - - 63 63 Supplies and services Other expenses from ordinary activities - - 21 21 Cost of services non labour 5,252 4,110 3,128 11,447 9,447 24,022 Facilities costs 4,331 4,256 Staff recruitment and training 165 159 Operating Surplus / (Deficit) (2,169) 1,828 (707) (1,048) Travel 91 116 Motor vehicle costs 50 40 Recurring equipment replacement 234 40 Marketing 196 277 Information services 333 347 Library services 26 20 Consultants, contractors, legals 153 159 Memberships and sponsorships 87 171 Entertainment 19 44 Stock and consumables/materials 475 381 Agency staff 352 187 Insurance – QGIF 64 63 Insurance – Other 22 14 Repairs and maintenance 240 270 Telecommunications 195 248 Freight and postage 91 101 Printing, stationery and office supplies 111 84 Other 144 567 12,631 11,654 * Facilities costs include an infrastructure services fee of $4.308M (2005: $4.116M) charged by the CAA.

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For the Year Ended 30 June 2006 For the Year Ended 30 June 2006

2006 2005 2006 2005 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 Note 9 Statement of Financial Performance – Disclosures (Continued) Note 14 Intangible Assets

Software Other expenses from ordinary activities – at cost 565 565 External audit fees 56 41 less accumulated amortisation (296) (163) Internal audit fees 44 26 269 402 Doubtful debts/(write back of debts collected) 37 (18) Loss on sale of plant and equipment – 2 Total Intangible Assets – Net Book Value 269 402 Sundry 35 21 172 72 Total Operating Expense 13,588 12,684 Reconciliation of Intangible Assets

(c) Employee expenses Carrying value Transfers Amortisation Carrying at 1 July 2005 Acquisitions Disposals between Revaluation for year value at 30 Salaries and wages 9,923 9,536 classes June 2006 Employer superannuation contributions 978 994 402 0 0 0 0 (133) 269 Long service leave levy 184 147 Payroll tax 583 525 WorkCover insurance 103 86 Other employee costs 43 50 11,814 11,338 The Trust had 226 full time equivalent employees at 30 June 2006 (195 at 30 June 2005).

Note 10 Cash Assets Cash on hand and at bank 97 35 Deposits at call 8,707 7,952 8,804 7,987 Note 11 Receivables Current Trade debtors 1,804 1,438 Provision for impairment (50) (54) 1,754 1,384 Accrued income 704 394 GST receivable 139 161 2,597 1,939

Note 12 Inventories Supplies and consumables at cost 54 49 54 49 Note 13 Other Current Assets Prepayments 35 195 35 195

Details of the Trust’s accounting policies in relation to non-current assets are provided in notes 2c to 2f.

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For the Year Ended 30 June 2006 For the Year Ended 30 June 2006

2006 2005 Note 15 Property, Plant and Equipment (Continued) $’000 $’000 Reconciliation of Property, Plant and Equipment Note 15 Property, Plant and Equipment Buildings – at independent valuation (2005: management valuation) 305 269 Carrying Transfers Depreciation Carrying less accumulated depreciation – (40) value at Acquisitions Disposals between Revaluation and value at 305 229 1 July classes amortisation 30 June 2005 2006 Land – at independent valuation (2005: management valuation) 1,497 518 Land 518 0 0 0 979 0 1,497 1,497 518 Buildings 229 0 0 0 87 (11) 305

Leasehold Improvements Leasehold Improvements 262 0 0 250 0 (32) 480 – at cost 701 450 Plant and equipment 1,659 0 (6) 999 0 (542) 2,110 less accumulated depreciation (221) (188) Motor Vehicles 2 0 0 0 0 (2) 0 480 262 Grand Organ 2,739 0 0 0 686 (65) 3,360 Plant and Equipment – at cost 8,189 7,188 Capital work in progress 445 984 0 (1,249) 0 0 180 less accumulated depreciation (6,079) (5,529) Total 5,854 984 (6) - 1,752 (652) 7,932 2,110 1,659

Heritage and cultural assets (Concert Hall Grand Organ) – at independent valuation (2005: independent valuation 2001) 3,360 3,000 less accumulated depreciation – (261) 3,360 2,739

Motor Vehicles – at cost 46 46 less accumulated depreciation (46) (44) – 2

Work in progress – at cost 180 445 less accumulated depreciation – – 180 445

Total Property, Plant and Equipment – Net Book Value 7,932 5,854

Independent valuations of land, buildings, infrastructure, heritage and cultural assets were performed as at 30 June 2006 by an independent valuer API qualified in Queensland on behalf of Rushton AssetVal Pty Ltd using ‘fair value’ principles.

The valuation of land and buildings is based on current market values.

For heritage and cultural assets, the basis of valuation is depreciated current replacement cost.

Plant and equipment and motor vehicles are valued at cost.

Had the revalued assets been carried under the cost model the carrying amounts at 30 June 2006 would have been:

– Land and buildings ($’000) 717 – Heritage and cultural assets ($’000) 1,427

Details of the Trust’s accounting policies in relation to non-current assets are provided in notes 2c to 2f.

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For the Year Ended 30 June 2006 For the Year Ended 30 June 2006

2006 2005 Note 20 Asset Revaluation Reserve by Class $’000 $’000 Balance Revaluation Revaluation Balance Note 16 Payables 1 July 2005 Increments Decrements 30 June 2006

$’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 Trade creditors 1,089 717

Other creditors 1,055 632 GST Payable 118 77 Land 68 979 – 1,047 2,262 1,426 Buildings 35 87 – 122

Heritage and cultural assets 1,319 686 – 2,005

Note 17 Accrued Employee Benefits 1,422 1,752 – 3,174

Annual leave 581 564 Wages and salaries payable 201 49 782 613

Note 18 Other Current Liabilities

Unearned revenue 358 243 358 243

Note 19 Cash Flow Statement – Disclosures

(a) Cash at the end of the year, as shown in the Cash Flow Statement Cash on hand and at bank 97 35 Deposits at call 8,707 7,952 8,804 7,987

(b) Reconciliation of net cash from operating activities to net result for the period Net result for the period 393 (1,048)

Depreciation and amortisation 785 958 Net (profit)/loss on sale of non-current assets (6) 2

Change in operating assets and liabilities: (Increase)/decrease in receivables (680) (272) (Increase)/decrease in prepayments 160 (73) (Increase)/decrease in inventories (5) (2) (Increase)/decrease in work in progress - - (Increase)/decrease in GST input tax credits receivables 22 (37) Increase/(decrease) in GST payables 41 (30) Increase/(decrease) in operating payables 1,162 100 Increase/(decrease) in accrued employee benefits 169 33

Net cash from operating activities 2,041 (369)

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For the Year Ended 30 June 2006 For the Year Ended 30 June 2006

2006 2005 Note 23 Financial Instruments $’000 $’000 Note 21 Commitments (a) Interest rate risk Non-Cancellable Operating Lease Commitments The exposure to interest rate risks and the effective interest rates of financial assets and financial liabilities, At 30 June the Trust had the following operating lease both recognised and unrecognised at balance date are as follows: commitments inclusive of GST:

Not later than one year 47 51 Floating Non Weighted Later than one year and not later than five years 12 19 Interest 1 Year Interest Average Later than five years – – Rate or less Bearing Total Rate 59 70 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 % The total of operating lease payments for the year was $68,994 (2005 $89,917). Financial Assets The Trust has two lease agreements, one in relation to the rental Cash on hand and at bank 55 – 42 97 5.67% of computers and the other concerns the rental of motor vehicles. Short term securities – 8,707 – 8,707 5.67% The rentals for all agreements are paid on a monthly instalment basis. Receivables – - 2,597 2,597 – There are no financial or other restrictions imposed by any of these agreements. Financial Liabilities Other expenditure commitments Payables – – 2,262 2,262 0.00% At 30 June the Trust had the following expenditure commitments inclusive of GST: 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 Payable not later than one year – 270 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 % Financial Assets Cash on hand and at bank 8 – 27 35 3.52% Note 22 Contingent Assets and Liabilities Short term securities – 7,952 – 7,952 5.53% Receivables – – 1,939 1,939 – Litigation in progress

As at balance date the Trust has no case filed against it in the courts. Financial Liabilities Payables – – 1,426 1,426 – Other

The Trust is the subject of a demand for the return of a security deposit.

The deposit is still held in the Trust’s trust account. The potential liability (b) Credit risk of the Trust is therefore limited to any other costs that may be incurred.

The Trust is not aware of any other contingent assets or liabilities of a The maximum exposure to credit risk at balance date in relation to each class of recognised financial asset is significant nature at balance date. represented by the carrying amount of those assets as indicated in the Statement of Financial Position. There

are no concentrations of credit risk.

(c) Net fair value

It is considered that the net fair value of the financial assets and financial liabilities of the Trust approximate the book values due to their short term to maturity.

Note 24 Remuneration of Trustees

Remuneration paid or payable to Trustees for attendances at meetings held during 2005-06 was as follows:

$’000 John Hay 1,300 Rob Kelly 3,134 Suellen Maunder 1,579 Henry Smerdon 2,364 Jane Grigg 1,602 Peter Holmes à Court 433 Brian Tucker (donates fees to QPAC) 0 Total 10,412

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For the Year Ended 30 June 2006 For the Year Ended 30 June 2006

Note 25a Reconciliation of Adjustments from Previous Balance Sheet Prepared under GAAP to AEIFRS at 1 July 2005 Note 25b Reconciliation of Adjustments to Income Statement from Previous GAAP to AEIFRS at 1 July 2005

Effect of Previous transition to Previous GAAP AEIFRS opening AEIFRS GAAP 2004-2005 AEIFRS 1 July adjustment 2004-2005 1 July 1 July 2005 adjustments 1 July 2005 2005 1 July 2004 adjustments 2005 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 Current assets Income Cash assets 7,987 – 7,987 Revenue Receivables 1,939 – 1,939 Revenues from service activities 14,135 – 14,135 Inventories 49 – 49 Grants and other contributions 7,886 – 7,886 Other 195 – 195 Other revenue 953 – 953

Total current assets 10,170 – 10,170 Gains Non-current assets Gain on sale of property plant and equipment – – – Property, plant, equipment and intangible assets 7,680 (1,167) (257) 6,256 Total income 22,974 – 22,974 Total non-current assets 7,680 (1,167) (257) 6,256 Expenses Employee expenses 11,338 – 11,338 TOTAL ASSETS 17,850 (1,167) (257) 16,426 Supplies and services 11,397 257 11,654 Depreciation and amortisation 958 – 958 LIABILITIES Other expenses 72 – 72

Current Liabilities Total expenses 23,765 257 24,022 Payables 1,426 – 1,426 Accrued employee benefits 613 – 613 Operating Surplus / (Deficit) (791) (257) (1,048) Other current liabilities 243 – 243

Total current liabilities 2,282 – 2,282

TOTAL LIABILITIES 2,282 – 2,282 The restated operating result for 2005 is required to include additional expenses of $257,000 which, under Queensland Government accounting policies applicable at the time, were originally treated as additions to NET ASSETS 15,568 (1,167) (257) 14,144 non-current assets at 30 June 2005, but which are now required to be treated as an expense under the new Queensland Government accounting policies. EQUITY

Contributed equity 1,033 – 1,033 Accumulated surplus 5,225 (1,167) (257) 3,801 Reserves – Asset revaluation 1,422 – 1,422 – Building development 2,000 – 2,000 – Equipment replacement 2,000 – 2,000 – General 888 – 888 – Commercial development 3,000 – 3,000

TOTAL EQUITY 15,568 (1,167) (257) 14,144

Note: The adjustment to the previously reported written down value of non-current assets results from an increase in the minimum capitalisation thresholds mandated by Queensland Treasury (refer notes 1(c) and 1(e)).

58 59 QUEENSLAND PERFORMING ARTS TRUST CERTIFICATE OF THE QUEENSLAND PERFORMING ARTS TRUST QUEENSLAND PERFORMING ARTS TRUST

The foregoing financial statements have been prepared to theFinancial Administration and Audit Act 1977 and INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT other prescribed requirements. We certify that: (a) the statements together with other information and notes to and forming part thereof are in the form To the Board of the Queensland Performing Arts Trust required by the Treasurer and are in agreement with the accounts of the Queensland Performing Arts Trust; and The audit report relates to the financial report of the Queensland Performing Arts Trust for the financial year ended 30 June 2006 (b) in our opinion: included on the Queensland Performing Arts Trust’s web site. The Directors are responsible for the integrity of the Queensland Performing Arts Trust’s web site. We have not been engaged to report on the integrity of the Queensland Performing Arts Trust’s (i) the prescribed requirements for the establishment and keeping of accounts have been complied with web site. The audit report refers only to the statements named below. It does not provide an opinion on any other information in all material respects; and which may have been hyperlinked to/from these statements. If users of the financial report are concerned with the inherent risks (ii) the statements have been drawn up to present a true and fair view, in accordance with prescribed arising from electronic data communications they are advised to refer to the hard copy of the audited financial report, available accounting standards, of the transactions of the Queensland Performing Arts Trust for the financial from the Queensland Performing Arts Trust, to confirm the information included in the audited financial report presented on this year ended 30 June 2006 and of the financial position as at the end of that year. web site. These matters also relate to the presentation of the audited financial report in other electronic media including CD Rom.

Scope The Financial Report The financial report of the Queensland Performing Arts Trust consists of the income statement, balance sheet, statement of changes in equity, statement of cash flows, notes to the financial statements and certificates given by the Board and officer responsible for the financial administration of the Queensland Performing Arts Trust, for the year ended 30 June 2006. Rob Kelly Craig McGovern Kieron Roost, CPA Chairman Chief Executive Director Corporate Services The Board’s Responsibility The Board is responsible for the preparation and true and fair presentation of the financial Date 20 September 2006 report, the maintenance of adequate accounting records and internal controls that are designed to prevent and detect fraud and error and for the accounting policies and accounting estimates inherent in the financial report. Audit Approach As required by law, an independent audit was conducted in accordance with QAO Auditing Standards, which incorporate the Australian Auditing Standards, to enable me to provide an independent opinion whether in all material respects the financial report is presented fairly, in accordance with the prescribed requirements, including any mandatory financial reporting requirements as approved by the Treasurer for application in Queensland. Audit procedures included – • examining information on a test/sample basis to provide evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial report; • assessing the appropriateness of the accounting policies and disclosures used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by the Board; • obtaining written confirmation regarding the material representations made in conjunction with the audit; and • reviewing the overall presentation of information in the financial report.

Independence The Financial Administration and Audit Act 1977 promotes the independence of the Auditor- General and QAO authorised auditors. The Auditor-General is the auditor of all public sector entities and can only be removed by Parliament. The Auditor-General may conduct an audit in any way considered appropriate and is not subject to direction by any person about the way in which audit powers are to be exercised. The Auditor-General has, for the purposes of conducting an audit, access to all documents and property and can report to Parliament matters which in the Auditor-General’s opinion are significant.

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FEEDBACK Audit Opinion In accordance with s.46G of the Financial Administration and Audit Act 1977 – QPAC is committed to open and accountable governance and welcomes feedback on this report. (a) I have received all the information and explanations which I have required; and We welcome your comments and feedback via this (b) in my opinion - form or via email at [email protected].

(i) the prescribed requirements in respect of the establishment and keeping of How would you rate this report in terms of: accounts have been complied with in all material respects; and Good Neutral Poor (ii) the financial report has been drawn up so as to present a true and fair view, in accordance with the prescribed accounting standards, of the transactions of the Ease of finding information Queensland Performing Arts Trust for the year 1 July 2005 to 30 June 2006 and of the financial position as at the end of that year. Ease of reading Breadth of topics covered

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Do you have any suggestions for improvement?

P A Gallagher, FCA as Delegate of the Auditor-General of Queensland

Brisbane Date: 22 September 2006

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Corporate Marketing Manager QPAC Reply paid 3567 South Bank Qld 4101

62 63 Queensland Performing Arts Centre Cnr Melbourne and Grey Streets South Bank Queensland 4101 Australia

PO Box 3567 South Bank Queensland 4101 Australia

Telephone: (07) 3840 7444 Facsimile: (07) 3844 1839

www.qpac.com.au [email protected]

This report can also be accessed online at www.qpac.com.au/qpac_partners/annual_report

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