Connecting People to Performance

“…an invaluable service in bringing producers and presenters together.” CEO, Critical Stages A national agenda The performing arts industry is a highly inter-dependent ecology. PAC Australia performs a unique and key role as Australia’s primary national industry connector. We have been transforming the business of presenting across Australia for over 30 years and our members continuously shape our national cultural identity.

What we do Leadership We identify key industry issues and set the agenda to progress those issues, both independently and through collaborative action with strategic partners. We promote the value, and advocate for the needs of people and organisations in the performing arts industry. [Your advocate].

Connection We connect the industry in ways that create shared understanding and build relationships that support presenting and touring. [Your broker].

Best Practice We share information to help individuals and organisations in our membership develop best practice in audience development and presenting. [Your coach]

Who are we? Our members comprise a broad group of performing arts professionals: presenters, producers, artists, funders, festivals, peak bodies and professional consultants; regional, metro, small and large. SEVICE ORGANISATION & AFFILIATE MEMBERS

13% | Roslyn Oades & Collaborators Image By: Amy Brown PRODUCER/ 48% 22% TOUR PRODUCER 52% REGIONAL METRO 65% PRESENTER/FESTIVAL

PAC Australia is collaborative, progressive, inclusive and curious. We believe being part of a cooperative network is the key to success. Full memberships now start Hello, Goodbye, Happy Birthday from $220 so everyone can be a part. Image: What’s in it for me?

In addition to helping transform the Australian performing arts sector, your membership provides:

• Access to skills, knowledge and the confdence to improve individual and organisation practice and advocacy. • Strong connections in a national network. • Direct access to programmers and programming opportunities. • Support from a respected and valued authority, with a robust and digestible performing arts sector knowledge base. • The ability to infuence the infuencers.

What do I actually get? How about a voice at a national level? Make a difference and help create policy. Receive regular newsletters to be in the loop. Leave the submission writing to us – we advocate to government on behalf of members. Discount rates for the annual Conference and Performing Arts Exchange. Want a list of venues and contacts across Australia? Our Membership Directory is free of charge for Members. A national platform; profle your organisation through the PAC Australia website. Access to PAC Australia’s private website pages to help tour planning and venue comparison. Benchmark your organisation using PAC Australia’s Salaries and Venue Charges

| Roslyn Oades & Collaborators Image By: Amy Brown Report and our Economic Activity Report free to participating Members. Access our online benchmarking dashboard – compare and contrast your organisation’s operations via our amazing new live tool. Sign up to our best practice codes and guides ensuring national standards and accountable practice. 100’s of years’ experience from across the entire country at your fngertips. Got a question? Ask your colleagues via the private members online discussion groups. Hello, Goodbye, Happy Birthday Image: Our Purpose PAC Australia exists to support and represent performing arts presenters and creators in Australia by providing leadership, building capacity and facilitating relationships to strengthen the connection between the art and the audience.

…a responsive organisation, continually seeking feedback to ensure it adapts and evolves to meet and shape the everchanging landscape of performing

arts presentation. ge by: Sameed Khan Danielle Kellie Senior Producer, CIRCA

PAC Australia is the heart of the performing arts industry. It’s like our brains trust. The organisation has its fnger on the pulse, connecting arts workers, art makers and policy makers to ensure the vibrancy and viability of the sector. Linda Christof Manager – Dubbo Regional Theatre & Convention Centre

PAX provides a unique and invaluable service in bringing producers and presenters together so that outstanding live performance can travel to audiences around the country. Chris Bendall Director & CEO - Critical Stages | PYT Fairfeld & Force Majeure Tour by Performing Lines| Ima

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