Annual Report 2019–2020 Contents About About 3 President & Chief Executive’s Report 4 Live Performance Australia (LPA) is the peak body for Australia’s live performance COVID-19: LPA’s Leadership & Advocacy 6 industry. Established over 100 years ago in 1917 and registered as an employers’ Workplace Relations 8 organisation under the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009, LPA has over 400 Members nationally. Policy & Advocacy 10 Member Services 12 We represent commercial producers, music promoters, major performing arts companies, small to medium companies, independent producers, major performing arts Staff 15 centres, metropolitan and regional venues, commercial theatres, stadiums and arenas, Financial Report 16 arts festivals, music festivals, and service providers such as ticketing companies and technical suppliers. Our membership spans from small to medium and not-for-profit Executive Council 38 organisations to large commercial entities. Members 40 LPA’s strategic direction is driven by our Members. LPA Members are leaders in our Acknowledgments 42 industry and their expertise is crucial to ensuring positive industry reform, whether by Member Resources 44 providing input to submissions or serving as a Member of LPA’s Executive Council.
Contact 45 LPA’s membership remains strong and, importantly, reflective of the artistic and commercial diversity of the Australian live performance industry. LPA has a clear mandate to advocate for and support policy decisions that benefit the sustainability and growth of the live performance industry in Australia.
Live Performance Australia’s Vision To provide Australians with a dynamic and sustainable live performance industry
Strategic Priorities
LEADERSHIP ADVOCACY NEGOTIATION
Take the lead on strategic Advocate and influence regulatory Negotiate industrial, commercial issues and be the prominent and public policy decisions and licensing agreements that are voice on behalf of the industry flexible, transparent and fair
PROMOTION MEMBER-FOCUSED Promote and elevate the Provide advice, support and industry’s profile information on issues that affect Members’ day-to-day Cover: Ghost light, Arts Centre Melbourne, business operations Photo Credit: Mark Gambino Inside: Sydney Dance Company, CINCO, 2Photo Credit: PedroLIVE Greig PERFORMANCE AUSTRALIA ANNUAL REPORT 2019 – 2020 3 President & Chief Executive’s Report
On behalf of the Executive Council of Live • provided specific guidance on refunds and and the Executive team for their significant and ongoing support of our Members. Our role is to Performance Australia, we are pleased to present exchanges, and contribution over the past year. We thank LPA staff represent and promote the interests of our industry. the Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2020. and the Executive team who have made significant Never has this been more important. As always, • created a template agreement for the recording, personal contributions to ensure complex advice we look forward to working with our Members to It has been an extraordinary year. While 2019 saw streaming, broadcast and transmission of live and member services have continued unabated. pursue these goals in the coming year. our industry powering along, we were devastated theatre and archival footage. We also acknowledge the tireless commitment by the impact of government directives that shut our venues and productions in March 2020. A In addition to COVID-19 specific initiatives, in Yours sincerely, billion dollars in lost revenue in six months, tens 2019-2020, LPA: finalised detailed submissions of thousands of job losses, company closures and to the Fair Work Commission on modern awards; others staring over the precipice. This has been an consulted with Members on key issues relating to unprecedented health and economic crisis which the Performers’ Collective Agreement; successfully has had major impacts on our industry. lobbied for the disallowance of NSW’s Liquor The Executive Council finalised LPA’s five-year Amendment (Music Festivals) Regulation 2019 and Strategic Plan 2020-2024 in early 2020. Before the Gaming and Liquor Administration Amendment we could release the plan to Members, LPA had to (Music Festivals) Regulation 2019; successfully rapidly reprioritise all its activities and resources lobbied for amendments to the Music Festivals Bill in response to COVID-19. A number of significant 2019; continued negotiations with APRA AMCOS initiatives were delivered this year to support our and PPCA regarding the OneMusic Events licence; Members’ business activities and protect the future released the 2018 Ticket Attendance and Revenue survival of our industry. Report; developed and released a Whistleblower guide and template policy; and made 12 significant In 2020, LPA undertook 10 major initiatives in government submissions. response to COVID-19: Richard Evans Evelyn Richardson President Chief Executive Operationally, the year-end result is a deficit. This • provided detailed Member advice on all was largely due to reduced ISF income April- government changes, health directives and June 2020 due to COVID-19 and an unbudgeted policy decisions that impacted Members’ strategic review of the Helpmann Awards. Sadly, business activities this also required us to significantly restructure • targeted advocacy campaign for emergency the organisation, reducing our staff numbers down support for live performance industry due to to 5 FTEs (from 10) and cutting expenditure and significant financial impacts of COVID-19; investment in strategic projects. LPA will continue Federal Government announced a $250 million to draw on its reserves in the coming year and we Creative Industries package plus various states are grateful to our Members for their continued and territories delivered funding support financial support through these difficult times. • advocated for a national wage subsidy; JobKeeper was announced While Australia has made good progress in containing COVID-19, the next 12-24 months • developed and presented a detailed Roadmap to will continue to be very challenging for our Reopening Theatre Venues and Productions to industry. Adapting to a ‘COVID-normal’ world will federal, state and territory governments; pose particular challenges for our companies, advocacy is ongoing performers, creatives, crews and audiences. • developed two national COVID Safe guidelines for Australians have always been great supporters of Theatre Auditions, Rehearsals and Performances live performance and we should be resolute in our and for National Touring ability to rebuild, renew and reconnect. LPA will • collaborated with major events sector as an continue to play a leadership role in advocating for executive member of the Live Entertainment and supporting our Members and industry through Industry Forum (LEIF) this period. • made submissions to the Fair Work Commission We gratefully acknowledge and thank LPA’s to vary modern awards in response to COVID-19 Executive Council, all members of our working • revised Ticketing Code of Practice committees and panels, external service providers,
Mahalia, Metro Theatre, 4 LIVE PERFORMANCE AUSTRALIA Photo Credit: Ashley Mar ANNUAL REPORT 2019 – 2020 5 changes to the Ticketing Code. LPA provided the Member Advice opportunity for the ACCC and state/ territory consumer agencies to provide comment on the COVID-19: LPA’s LPA provided advice to Members on a vast range of proposed changes and LPA expects to release the matters, including: revised Ticketing Code in late 2020. • Management of their workforce during the LPA also established a working group and issued COVID-19 pandemic, including: Leadership & Advocacy guidance on refunds and exchanges. - the JobKeeper Payment Scheme, stand down provisions and JobKeeper enabling provisions JobKeeper Payment Scheme under the Fair Work Act 2009 The Australian live performance industry has been severely impacted by government directives to close - Work Health and Safety requirements entertainment venues to the general public and restrict the number of people at gatherings. Gatherings of LPA developed guidance materials to support - terminations and redundancies more than 500 people were banned from 16 March 2020. Four days later, this was reduced to 100 people Members to access wage subsidies through - engaging and contracting employees, leave and by the end of March 2020, no more than two people could gather. In a matter of weeks, every live event in the JobKeeper Payment Scheme including: entitlements, and pandemic leave Australia could not proceed, resulting in tens of thousands of events being cancelled or postponed. • Guidance on refunds and exchanges for events • JobKeeper FAQs cancelled or rescheduled due to COVID-19 Since March 2020, LPA has responded to this unprecedented health and economic crisis, leading as the • a step-by-step guide to issuing JobKeeper government restrictions respected industry voice and undertaking a range of activities to support its Members during these very enabling directions • Whether business activities can resume or challenging times. • JobKeeper enabling directions templates continue under the relevant government and checklists directions (e.g. capacity/density rules, • advice on changes to JobKeeper payments at 28 livestreaming, physical distancing requirements, Advocacy and information pack to be used in conjunction with September and March 2021. face covering requirements) the guidelines and to assist Members to implement • Guidance on immigration, and applications for COVID Safe workplace practices. entertainment visas and travel restriction LPA campaigned strongly for government to LPA provided advice to Members in respect of their exemptions. provide a targeted support package for the live eligibility for, and implementation of, the JobKeeper The industry also established the Live performance industry. At the beginning of the Payment Scheme, and issuing JobKeeper enabling Entertainment Industry Forum (LEIF) which is COVID-19 crisis, LPA developed and advocated directions. Member Communications focused on developing guidelines and a roadmap to for a $650m COVID-19 live performance industry reopening events of scale i.e. concerts and music LPA represented Members in the stand down and package. As the crisis continued, LPA refocused the Through regular communications, LPA has actively festivals. LPA’s Chief Executive is a member of the JobKeeper disputes jurisdiction in the package to support industry to restart and rebuild. enabled Members to keep abreast of LEIF executive. Fair Work Commission (FWC). LPA also advocated strongly for a wage subsidy. ever-changing government directions, support programs and other initiatives. To 30 June LPA led a major advocacy campaign with key Roadmap to Re-opening COVID-19 Variations to Modern 2020, LPA prepared over 60 Member alliance partners, including the Australasian communications, specifically dealing with COVID- Performing Rights Association and Australasian Theatres and Live Productions Awards 19-related information. [Note: to end September Mechanical Copyright Owners Society (APRA 2020, 99 COVID-19 EDMs were provided to AMCOS); Australian Festival Association (AFA); LPA drafted an industry proposal for re-opening LPA made submissions to the FWC to vary modern all Members]. Australian Recording Industry Association theatres and live productions. The proposed awards in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. (ARIA); Live Music Office; Sounds Australia; roadmap outlines industry’s key challenges and Australian Major Performing Arts Group (AMPAG); a gradual lifting of restrictions, which ultimately In April 2020, the FWC made determinations to Theatre Network Australia; Symphony Services allows theatres to return at full capacity. The initial include unpaid pandemic leave and annual leave International; Blakdance; Ausdance; and Regional goal set was September 2020. This was revised to flexibility provisions in modern awards which cover Arts Australia, to secure a targeted $250m arts February 2021, following the level 4 lockdown in LPA Members, including the: and entertainment industry support package. Victoria and the flow-on impacts this had on the The package was announced by the Federal other states and territories. • Live Performance Award 2020 Government in late June 2020. • Amusement, Events and Entertainment Award LPA continues to promote the roadmap and 2020 LPA also advocated in collaboration with the Media, reactivation of live performance with all state • Broadcasting, Entertainment and Cinemas Arts and Entertainment Alliance (MEAA). and territory governments, so that industry can Award 2020 resume activities as soon as possible. Our key • Clerk-Private Sector Award 2020. ILBIJERRI Theatre Company, objective is to get theatres open and operating at Conversations with the Dead, Photo Credit: Jeff Busby COVID Safe Guidelines capacity as soon as it is safe to do so. LPA successfully made further applications to the FWC in June 2020, which resulted in the LPA developed two guidelines to support the extension of unpaid pandemic leave and annual industry to safely resume live performance Ticketing Code of Practice leave flexibility provisions for the live activities: performance industry to 30 June 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic instigated a review • Guidelines for COVID Safe Auditions, Rehearsals of the Ticketing Code of Practice to deal with and Performances consumer rights and industry practices when the • COVID Safe Touring Guidelines. circumstances leading to an event cancellation, MEAA – LPA Template postponement or relocation are beyond the event Recording Agreement Following a consultation process with Members, organiser’s control. MEAA and medical experts, LPA revised the (COVID-19) 2020 guidelines based on feedback received. The LPA met with the Australian Competition and guidelines were endorsed by an epidemiologist, Consumer Commission (ACCC) to explain the LPA successfully negotiated with MEAA to create a and subsequently released in early August 2020. key challenges faced by industry and, in template agreement for the recording, streaming, LPA developed a COVID-19 Safety Plan template consultation with key Members, drafted proposed broadcast and transmission of live theatre and archival footage in circumstances created by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Four-Yearly Review of Work with the FWC to Modern Awards Performers’ Collective complete review of our Agreement modern awards LPA invested significant resources into the FWC’s four-yearly review of modern awards to ensure our LPA consulted with Members on issues relating industry’s business interests were protected. LPA to the Performers’ Collective Agreement (PCA) to Commence negotiations made detailed submissions and attended hearings assist in preparing a negotiation strategy for a for a new PCA on the four Awards that cover our Members: new PCA.
• Live Performance Award 2020 The Workplace Relations Committee (WRC) - Reached agreement with MEAA on a final commenced preparatory work on LPA’s Log of Develop further digital version of the Live Performance Award Claims. The WRC continues to undertake this work. template agreements 2020. However, the FWC questioned a number of provisions agreed by the parties. Agreement was reached with MEAA on those Digital Working Group issues, but MEAA did not provide final Provide Member advice submissions on the agreed position. In LPA established a Digital Working Group (DWG) to review content and broadcasting issues and support on industrial October 2020, the FWC finalised the review and HR matters of the new Award, which will come into effect affecting our industry. A draft Education and in November 2020. Accessibility Recording Agreement Template has been developed. The DWG will also be looking at • Amusement, Events and Recreation Award 2020 developing other recording/streaming agreements Provide immigration services - Made submissions on the Exposure Draft and in the future. ordinary hourly rates of pay for exhibition and support in a COVID-19 employees. In April 2020, the FWC finalised policy environment the review of the new Award, which came into COVID-19 Contract Issues operation in June 2020. • Broadcasting, Recorded Entertainment and Following the forced closures of venues by Cinemas Award 2020 government directives in March 2020, LPA assisted - Made submissions and attended hearings on Members with contractual issues where employees how the 8 percent penalty averaging had been contracted for productions that could not component should be applied to the Award proceed and where productions were required rates of pay. The FWC accepted LPA’s to cease. submission on this issue. - In October 2020, the FWC finalised the review The issue of contracting for future productions has of the new Award, which will come into effect been the subject of concern for the industry and in November 2020. LPA’s WRC is actively seeking a solution to this issue. • Clerks-Private Sector Award 2020 - Monitored common issues, including overtime for casuals, casual conversion clauses and Immigration Services public holidays. - A new Award was issued by the FWC in April LPA assists Members through the Temporary 2020. Activity (subclass 408) Entertainment Visa online process, applying for visas for international artists, creatives and crew to work in Australia. This also Mental Health includes guiding Members through the COVID-19 travel restriction exemption process, setting LPA was a major sponsor of Arts Centre up online Immi Accounts, union consultations, Melbourne’s ‘Arts Wellbeing Collective’, which organising sponsorship applications, assisting with commenced in 2017, and continues to support this any character issues and requirements for very important initiative. LPA’s Chief Executive is supporting documentation. Circa, Humans, a member of the Arts Wellbeing Collective Photo Credit: Pedro Greig Advisory Group. LPA lodged 400 visa applications for 2,211 individuals for the Temporary Activity (subclass LPA is a member of the Australian Alliance for 408) Entertainment Visa and received 1,688 Wellness in Entertainment (AAWE) and also individual visa approvals on behalf of Members. supports the Australian charity Support Act. As part This is a 55 percent decrease on 2018-19 (3,809 of its COVID-19 advocacy, LPA worked with its music visas) due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic alliance partners to secure $10 million funding for and subsequent travel restrictions. the Australian music charity, Support Act.
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Strategic Plan 2020-2024 2018 Ticket Attendance and Continue to advocate for support Revenue Report for the live performance industry • Developed and finalised LPA’s Strategic Plan to reactivate, recover and rebuild 2020-2024. The Strategic Plan was informed by • Finalised and released the 2018 Ticket from the impacts of COVID-19 Member feedback received during Member Attendance and Revenue Report, including roadshows and via a Member survey. accompanying infographics. NSW Music Festival Legislation Develop and implement a strategy Whistleblower Laws to secure tax incentives for the • Successfully lobbied for the disallowance of the live performance industry • Developed and released Whistleblower guide Liquor Amendment (Music Festivals) Regulation and template policy. 2019 and the Gaming and Liquor Administration Amendment (Music Festivals) Regulation 2019. • Three weeks after the vote to disallow the Submissions: regulations, the NSW Government tabled a draft Recommence negotiations on Music Festivals Bill 2019. LPA lobbied for • Inquiry into the Liquor Amendment (Music the OneMusic Events licence with amendments to this Bill, which were accepted by Festivals) Regulation 2019 and the Gaming and APRA AMCOS and PPCA the NSW Government, and the Bill was Liquor Administration Amendment (Music subsequently passed through the Upper House. Festivals) Regulation 2019 (New South Wales) • The Music Festivals Act 2019 required • Australasian Performing Rights Association Ltd Complete 2019 and 2020 Ticket establishment of a Music Festival Roundtable (APRA) application for revocation of with government and industry representatives. authorisations A91367 – A91375 and Revenue and Attendance reports LPA’s Chief Executive is a member of the substitution of new authorisation A1000433 roundtable. • Inquiry into Sydney’s Night-Time Economy • Inquiry into the Ticket Scalping Bill 2018 Theatre Royal Sydney (Western Australia) • Annual review of the Copyright Collecting • Continued to advocate for the reopening of the Societies Code of Conduct Theatre Royal in Sydney. Following a tender • Victoria’s Creative State 2020+ (2020-2024) process, the NSW Government announced in May 2020 that a 55-year lease to manage and • Treasury consultation on reforms to the sale of operate the theatre was awarded to Trafalgar add-on insurance products through a deferred Entertainment Group. The theatre is expected to sales model open in September 2021. • User Pays Scheme for Police presence at commercial events (South Australia Police) Copyright Licensing • 2020-21 Federal Pre-Budget Submission • Treasury’s Exposure Draft legislation • Continued negotiations with APRA AMCOS and implementing the Royal Commission Phonographic Performance Company of recommendation to introduce a deferred sales Australia (PPCA) regarding the proposed model for add-on insurance OneMusic Events licence. These negotiations • South Australian Government’s Growth State: were subsequently put on hold due to COVID-19. Creative Industries Sector Strategy • Senate Select Committee on COVID-19: Ticketing Code of Practice Australian government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. • Drafted new provisions to deal with ‘Intervening Circumstances’. This is expected to be finalised in the second half of 2020. Victorian Opera, Salome, • Provided Members with guidance about refunds Photo Credit: Craig Fuller and exchanges for events affected by COVID-19.
10 LIVE PERFORMANCE AUSTRALIA ANNUAL REPORT 2019 – 2020 11 Member Services
Member Roadshows Review of Australian and Briefings Entertainment Industry
As part of its commitment to regularly engage Association (AEIA) Rules with Members, LPA presented its annual Member LPA completed the process of modernising LPA’s Roadshows in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane Rules. The rules were approved by the FWC on 27 and Perth. April 2020. The Member Roadshows are an important opportunity for Members to engage with LPA’s staff, Strategic Review of the hear about LPA’s major initiatives and key projects, and provide feedback on LPA’s strategic priorities. Helpmann Awards The Roadshows and briefings included updates on: LPA commissioned EY to undertake a strategic • COVID-19 review of the Helpmann Awards (HA). The review • Workplace Health and Safety Guidelines areas included: • Performers’ Collective Agreement • Ticket Resale and Scalping • Should LPA continue to invest in the HA? • FWC’s review of Modern Awards. • What are the most appropriate objectives and scope of future HA? • Is the HA governance structure appropriate? Membership Networking • Is the event format and delivery model appropriate? To coincide with our Member Roadshows, Member • Is the voting model appropriate? networking events were held in Sydney, Brisbane and Perth. Current Members, Helpmann Award Due to COVID-19, the 2020 Helpmann Awards were panel members, life members and key industry cancelled. personnel were invited to attend. Other trips to meet with state and territory Members were The future structure and format of the Helpmann cancelled due to COVID-19. Awards will be considered in 2021.
Newtheatricals, Come From Away, Photo Credit: Jeff Busby
12 LIVE PERFORMANCE AUSTRALIA ANNUAL REPORT 2019 – 2020 13 Membership Coverage Staff 27 Life Members 6.5% 7 Exhibition Companies 1.7% 2 National Ticketing Companies 0.5% 26 Service Providers 6.3% 1 Major Service Providers 0.2% 140 Full Time Producers/ 21 Cinemas 5.1% Promoters 34%
21 Festivals 5.1% 4 Major Festivals 1%
37 Suburban/Regional Venues 9% Evelyn Richardson David Hamilton Kim Tran Chief Executive Director, Workplace Director, Policy Relations and Governance 14 Major Venues 3.4% 112 Non Full Time Producers/ Promoters/Key Orgs 27.2%
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440 426 415 414 414 409 412 Les Nemenyi Shay Minster Eliza Harris 396 Finance and Membership Workplace Relations Policy Advisor 400 392 Manager Advisor (January 2020 – 364 367 Current) 360 348
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Julia Holt Sarah Pudelko Laura Henderson Director, Marketing Marketing Coordinator 2020 Helpmann Awards Governance, Compliance and Finance (to March 2020) (to May 2020) Administrator (February 2020 to May 2020)
Income and Expenditure Income Expenditure $3,200,000
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$2,000,000 Josh Gavin Kitsa Daskalakis Claire Seremetis Operations Manager Immigrations Services Workplace Relations Advisor Coordinator (to May 2020) (to November 2019) $1,600,000 (to May 2020) 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
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for the Year Ended 30 June 2020 Councillors’ Operating Report OneMusic Events licence; released the 2018 Ticket Attendance and Revenue Report; for the Year Ended 30 June 2020 developed and released a Whistleblower guide and template policy; and made 12 significant Australian Entertainment Officer Declaration Statement Your Councillors submit the financial report of the government submissions. Australian Entertainment Industry Association for Industry Association I, Richard Evans, being the President of Australian the year ended 30 June 2020. These major initiatives have resulted in: Entertainment Industry Association, declare that ABN 43 095 907 857 - Membership base remains strong, diverse the following activities did not occur during the Review of principal activities, the Results of Those and national reporting period ending 30 June 2020. Registered Office Activities and any Significant Changes in the - Federal government announcement of a $250 Level 1, Nature of those Activities During the Year million Creative Industries funding package Australian Entertainment Industry Association did not: 15-17 Queen Street - State funding support announcements in • agree to receive financial support from another Melbourne VIC 3000 The principal activities of the Association during various states and territories for live reporting unit to continue as a going concern the financial year were: performance (refers to agreement regarding financial support - National COVID Safe guidelines for the safe not dollar amount) • The provision of benefits, advice and support reactivation of the live performance industry Categories of expenditure Report required under • agree to provide financial support to another to Members in the areas of industrial relations, - Gradual reopening of theatres and live music subsection 255(2A) for the Year Ended 30 June 2020 reporting unit to ensure they continue as a going workplace relations, human resource services, venues concern (refers to agreement regarding financial policy and a broad range of other industry - Extension of unpaid pandemic leave and The Executive Council presents the expenditure support not dollar amount) related issues. annual leave flexibility provisions for the live report as required under subsection 255(2A) on • acquire an asset or liability due to an performance industry Australian Entertainment Industry Association for amalgamation under Part 2 of Chapter 3 of • In 2019-2020 AEIA undertook 10 major initiatives - Members’ interests represented in the the year ended 30 June 2020. the RO Act, a restructure of the branches of an in response to COVID-19. These include: provided 4-yearly review of modern awards organisation, a determination or revocation by detailed member advice on all government - A new digital recording agreement: MEAA - the General Manager, Fair Work Commission changes, health directives and policy decisions LPA Template Recording Agreement • receive capitation fees or any other revenue that impacted Members’ business activities; (COVID-19) 2020 Categories of expenditures 2020 2019 amount from another reporting unit targeted advocacy campaign for emergency - Music Festivals Act 2019 in NSW required $ $ support for live performance industry due establishment of a Music Festival Roundtable • receive revenue via compulsory levies Remuneration and other 1,214,178 1,316,607 to significant financial impacts of COVID-19; with government and industry representation, employment-related costs • receive revenue from undertaking recovery of advocated for a national wage subsidy; including LPA wages activity developed and presented to federal, state - Raised profile of live performance industry and expenses - employees and territory governments a detailed Roadmap and the association nationally. Advertising - - • incur fees as consideration for employers to reopening theatre venues and productions; Operating costs 222,483 359,573 making payroll deductions of membership subscriptions developed two national COVID Safe guidelines Donations to political parties - 2,800 for theatre auditions, rehearsals and Significant Changes In Financial Affairs • pay capitation fees or any other expense to Legal costs 23,232 11,205 performances and for national touring; another reporting unit There are no other significant changes in the nature collaborated with major events sector as an of the Association’s principal activities during the • pay affiliation fees to other entity executive member of the Live Entertainment Signed in accordance with a resolution of the financial year. • pay compulsory levies Industry Forum (LEIF); made submissions to the Councillors. Fair Work Commission to vary modern awards • pay to a person fees or allowances to attend in response to COVID-19; revised Ticketing Code conferences or meetings as a representative of Operating Results of Practice; provided specific guidance on the reporting unit refunds and exchanges; and created a template The net result for the year amounted to a loss of • have a fund or account for compulsory levies, agreement for the recording, streaming, $79,840 (2019: loss $67,491). voluntary contributions or required by the rules broadcast and transmission of live theatre and There have been no significant changes in the of the organisation or branch archival footage. financial affairs of the Association. Richard Evans John Kotzas • transfer to or withdraw from a fund (other than President Vice President the general fund), account, asset or controlled entity • In addition to COVID-19 specific initiatives, AEIA undertook 10 major initiatives. These Right Of Members To Resign 08 October 2020 • have another entity administer the financial affairs of the reporting unit include: finalised LPA’s Strategic Plan 2020- Under section 174 of the Fair Work (Registered 2024; detailed submissions to the Fair Work Organisations) Act 2009 Members have the right • make a payment to a former related party of the Commission on modern awards; consulted with reporting unit to resign from Australian Entertainment Industry Members on key issues relating to the Association by providing written notice. Performers’ Collective Agreement; successfully lobbied for the disallowance of NSW’s Liquor Under Australian Entertainment Industry Amendment (Music Festivals) Regulation Association’s Rules – Rule 11 Resignation of 2019 and the Gaming and Liquor Administration Members: Amendment (Music Festivals) Regulation 2019; successfully lobbied for amendments to the (a) A Member may resign from membership of Richard Evans Music Festivals Bill 2019; continued negotiations President the Association by written notice addressed with APRA AMCOS and PPCA regarding the and delivered to the Chief Executive. 08 October 2020 16 LIVE PERFORMANCE AUSTRALIA 17 (b) A notice of resignation from membership takes Committee Of Management - Executive Executive Council Statement for the Year effect: Councillors Ended 30 June 2020 (i) where a Member ceases to be eligible to be a The names of the Councillors during the year and Member of the Association – on the date the up to the date of this report are: On 08 October 2020 the Executive Councillors of Australian Entertainment Industry Association notice is received by the Association or the (AEIA) passed the following resolution in relation to the General Purpose Financial Report (GPFR) T Brookman * day specified in the notice (being a date after for the year ended 30 June 2020. L Campbell * the date on which the Member ceased to be M Coppel * eligible to be a Member of the Association); or The Executive Council declares that in its opinion: S Donnelly * R Evans * (ii) in all other cases – on the date specified in a) the financial statements and notes comply with the Australian Accounting Standards; J Kotzas * the notice or if no date is specified, 2 weeks P McIntyre * after the notice is received by the b) the financial statements and notes comply with any other requirements imposed by the L McLean * Association. Reporting Guidelines or Part 3 of Chapter 8 of the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act S McGrath * 2009 (the RO Act); M O’Connor * (c) Any amount owed by a former Member to the M Smith * Association in relation to the period before the c) the financial statements and notes give a true and fair view of the financial performance, J Vince * Member’s resignation takes effect will remain financial position and cash flows of AEIA for the financial year to which they relate; L Withers * due and payable by the former Member. The F Winning * amount owing may be sued for and recovered in d) there are reasonable grounds to believe that the reporting unit will be able to pay its debts L Christie (appointed 28/11/2019) the name of the Association in a court of as and when they become due and payable; and A Copley (appointed 28/11/2019) competent jurisdiction as a debt due to the L Hawkins (appointed 28/11/2019) Association. a) during the financial year to which the GPFR relates and since the end of that year: P McKinnon (appointed 28/11/2019)
A Budd (term ended 28/11/19) (d) A notice delivered to the Chief Executive in i. meetings of the Executive Council were held in accordance with the rules of the D Gautier (term ended 28/11/19) accordance with Rule 11(a) is taken to have Association; and R Pilbeam (term ended 28/11/19) been received by the Association when it was delivered to the offices of the Association. ii. the financial affairs of AEIA have been managed in accordance with the rules of the *All held office for the full Financial Year Association; and (e) A notice of resignation that the Association receives at its registered office will be valid, iii. the financial records of AEIA have been kept and maintained in accordance with the RO Indemnifying Officers, Executives Or Auditors even if it is not addressed and delivered to the Act; and Chief Executive. The Association has obtained insurance in respect iv. where information has been sought in any request by a member of AEIA or of councillors, officers and executives against all (f) A resignation from membership of the Commissioner duly made under section 272 of the RO Act has been provided to the liabilities to other persons that may arise from their Association is valid even if it is not made member or Commissioner; and positions as councillors, officers or executives. in accordance with this Rule if the Member A premium of $13,598 (2019: $13,576) has been is informed in writing by or on behalf of the v. where any order for inspection of financial records has been made by the Fair Work paid for this insurance. Association that the resignation has been Commission under Section 273 of the RO Act, there has been compliance. accepted. The Association has not during or since the end of the financial year, in respect of an auditor of the (g) If a Member resigns with outstanding amounts This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the Executive Councillors and is Association: due to the Association and subsequently seeks signed for and on behalf of the Councillors by: to re-join the Association without having • Indemnified or made any relevant agreement paid the amounts due, the Person must pay for indemnifying a liability, including costs the Association the outstanding amounts due in and expenses in successfully defending legal full before that Person will be eligible to become proceedings; or a Member of the Association again. • Paid or agreed to pay a premium in respect of a contract insuring against a liability for the costs Number Of Members or expenses to defend legal proceedings.
As at 30 June 2020 the Association had 412 No other officer or member of the reporting unit Richard Evans John Kotzas Members (2019: 409 Members). holds a position as a trustee or director of a President Vice President superannuation entity or exempt public sector superannuation scheme where the criterion for 08 October 2020 Number Of Employees holding such position is that they are an officer or member of an organisation. Number of Employees 6 (2019: 10). Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Councillors.
Richard Evans John Kotzas President Vice President
08 October 2020 18 LIVE PERFORMANCE AUSTRALIA 19 Statement of Profit or Loss and Statement Of Financial Position Statement of Changes in Equity Statement of Cash Flows Other Comprehensive Income as at 30 June 2020 for the Year Ended 30 June 2020 for the Year Ended 30 June 2020 for the Year Ended 30 June 2020
Notes 2020 2019 Notes 2020 2019 General Retained Total Notes 2020 2019 Funds Earnings Equity $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Revenue CURRENT ASSETS Operating Activities Balance as at 01 July 2018 120,000 417,632 537,632 Membership subscription * 518,228 502,626 Cash and cash equivalents 5A 670,665 1,422,740 Cash Received Adjustment for errors - - - Interest 3A 11,498 19,590 Trade and other receivables * 5B 579,767 303,972 Receipts from other reporting - - Adjustment for changes in - - - units/ controlled entity(s)* Helpmann Awards 815,004 658,281 Other current assets 5C 28,072 210,673 accounting policies Receipts from members and 1,923,775 2,969,771 Other revenue 3B 1,231,827 1,580,064 TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 1,278,504 1,937,385 Deficit for the year - (67,491) (67,491) non members Total Revenue 2,576,557 2,760,561 Other comprehensive - - - Interest received 13,934 19,734 Other Income NON-CURRENT ASSETS income for the year Grants and/or donations* 3C 118,532 - Office equipment 6A 22,852 33,519 Transfer from retained - - - earnings Cash Used Total Other Income 118,532 - Furniture and fittings 6B 3,395 4,770 Closing balance 120,000 350,141 470,141 Payment to other reporting - - Total Income 2,695,089 2,760,561 Intangibles 6C 52,490 81,672 as at 30 June 2019 units/controlled entity(s) * Right of use assets 6D 89,662 - Effect of adoption of - (21,959) (21,959) Payments to suppliers (2,578,546) (2,817,876) AASB 16 leases Expenses TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS 168,399 119,961 and employees Adjusted balance as 120,000 328,182 448,182 TOTAL ASSETS 1,446,904 2,057,346 Net (Used by)/ Cash from 11 (640,837) 171,629 Employee expenses 4A 1,250,155 1,357,524 at 01 July 2019 Operating Activities Administration expenses 4B 411,988 698,527 CURRENT LIABILITIES Depreciation and amortisation 4C 140,671 37,547 Adjustment for errors - - - Investing Activities Trade payables * 7A 91,776 208,048 Legal costs 4D 23,232 11,205 Deficit for the year - (79,840) (79,840) Cash Used Other payables * 7B 679,485 1,161,015 Audit fees 14 17,763 17,254 Other comprehensive - - - Purchase of Property, 6A, 6B - (30,376) Grants and/or donations * 4E - 2,800 Employee provisions 8A 192,535 202,342 income for the year Plant and Equipment Finance costs 4F 7,445 - Lease liabilities 6D 105,336 - Transfer from retained - - - Purchase of Website 6C (11,520) (57,399) earnings Other expenses * 4G - - TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 1,069,132 1,571,405 Net Cash (used by) (11,520) (87,775) Closing balance 120,000 248,342 368,342 Helpmann Awards 923,675 703,195 Investing Activities as at 30 June 2020 Total Expenses 2,774,929 2,828,052 NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES Employee provisions 8A 7,490 15,800 Financing Activities (Deficit)/ Surplus for the year (79,840) (67,491) Other non-current liabilities * 9A - - Cash Used
Income tax expense - - Lease liabilities 6D 1,940 - Repayment of Lease 6D (99,717) - Liabilities (Deficit)/ Surplus after Income (79,840) (67,491) TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 9,430 15,800 Tax Expense TOTAL LIABILITIES 1,078,562 1,587,205 Net Cash (used by) (99,717) - Financing Activities Other Comprehensive Income, net of tax - - Net (Decrease)/ Increase (752,075) 83,854 Total Comprehensive Income (79,840) (67,491) NET ASSETS 368,342 470,141 in Cash Held for the Year
MEMBERS’ EQUITY Cash & cash equivalents the beginning of the financial year 1,422,740 1,338,886 The above Statement should be read in conjunction with the notes. General funds 10A 120,000 120,000 * As required by the reporting Guidelines. Item to remain even if ‘nil’. Retained earnings 248,342 350,141 Cash & cash equivalents at 5A 670,665 1,422,740 TOTAL MEMBERS’ EQUITY 368,342 470,141 the end of the Financial Year
The above Statement should be read in conjunction with the notes. * As required by the reporting Guidelines. Item to remain even if ‘nil’.
20 LIVE PERFORMANCE AUSTRALIA 21 Index to the Notes Note 1. of the Financial Statements Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Note 1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies 1.1 Basis of Preparation of the Financial Statements 1.4 New Australian Accounting Standards • not-for-profit lessees can elect to recognise assets, including leases provided at significantly Note 2 Events after the Reporting Period Adoption of New Australian Accounting Standard The Australian Entertainment Industry Association requirements less than fair value, at their fair value; and Note 3 Income (AEIA) is an incorporated association, incorporated • all not-for-profit entities can elect to recognise volunteer services at fair value if the fair value of and domiciled in Australia. AEIA’s principal The accounting policies adopted are consistent Note 4 Expenses those services can be reliably measured. activities are the provision of benefits and support with those of the previous financial year Note 5 Current Assets to its members in the areas of industrial relations, except for the following standards and AEIA adopted AASB 15 and AASB 1058 using the human resource services and a broad range of amendments, which have been adopted for the Note 6 Non-current Assets modified retrospective method of adoption, with other issues. first time this financial year: the date of initial application of 01 July 2019. In Note 7 Current Liabilities accordance with the transition approach, AEIA The registered office and principal place of • AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with recognised the cumulative effect of applying these Note 8 Provisions business is Level 1, 15-17 Queen Street, Melbourne, Customers, which replaces AASB 118 Revenue, new standards as an adjustment to opening retained Victoria. The financial statements are presented in and AASB 1058 Income of Not-for-Profit- Note 9 Non-current Liabilities earnings at the date of initial application, i.e., 01 July Australian dollars, rounded to the nearest $1. Entities, which replaces in the income 2019. Consequently, the comparative information Note 10 Members Equity recognition requirements of AASB 1004 presented has not been restated and continues to be The financial report was authorised for issue by Contributions Note 11 Statement of Cash Flows the Executive Council of AEIA on the date shown on reported under the previous standards on revenue the Executive Council Statement attached to the [Application of these standards are discussed further below] and income recognition. Note 12 Contingent Liabilities and Commitments Financial Statements. • AASB 16 Leases and amending standards, which The adoption of AASB 15 and AASB 1058 did not have Note 13 Related Party Disclosures replaces AASB117 Leases. The financial report is a general purpose financial a material impact on AEIA’s financial statements. Note 14 Remuneration of Auditors report that has been prepared in accordance [Application of these standards are discussed further below] Note 15 Financial Instruments with Australian Accounting Standards, including Impact on adoption of AASB 16 Leases Australian Accounting Interpretations and other No accounting standard has been adopted earlier than the application date stated in the standard. Note 16 Fair Value Measurements authoritative pronouncements of the Australian AASB 16 Leases supersedes AASB 117 Leases, Accounting Standards Board and the Fair Work Interpretation 4 Determining whether an Arrangement Note 17 Section 272 Fair Work (Registered Impact on adoption of AASB 15 Revenue from (Registered Organisations) Act 2009. contains a Lease, Interpretation 115 Operating Organisations) Act 2009 Contracts with Customers (AASB 15) Leases—Incentives and Interpretation 127 Evaluating The financial report has been prepared on a going and AASB 1058 Income of Not-for-Profit Entities the Substance of Transactions Involving the Legal concern and an accrual basis and is based on (AASB 1058) Form of a Lease. The standard sets out the principles historical costs and does not take into account for the recognition, measurement, presentation and changing money values or, except where stated, AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers disclosure of leases and requires lessees to recognise current valuations of noncurrent assets. Cost is supersedes AASB 118 Revenue and related most leases on the balance sheet. based on the fair values of the consideration given Interpretations and it applies, with limited exceptions, in exchange for assets. to all revenue arising from contracts with its Lessor accounting under AASB 16 is substantially customers. unchanged from AASB 117. Lessors will continue to AEIA is considered to be a Not for Profit entity classify leases as either operating or finance leases and has prepared the financial statements in AASB 15 establishes a five-step model to account for using similar principles as in AASB 117. Therefore, accordance with the requirements regarding revenue arising from contracts with customers and AASB 16 does not have an impact for leases where Not for Profit entities as contained in Australian requires that revenue be recognised at an amount AEIA is the lessor. Accounting Standards. that reflects the consideration to which an entity expects to be entitled in exchange for transferring AEIA has adopted AASB 16 using the modified The following is a summary of the material goods or services to a customer. AASB 15 also retrospective method of transition, with the date of accounting policies adopted by the Association includes implementation guidance to assist not- initial application of 01 July 2019. Under this method, in the preparation of the financial report. The for-profit entities to determine whether particular the standard is applied retrospectively with the accounting policies have been consistently transactions, or components thereof, are contracts cumulative effect of initially applying the standard applied, unless otherwise stated. with customers. If a transaction is outside the scope recognised at the date of initial application. AEIA of AASB 15, the recognition and measurement of elected to use the transition practical expedient to not 1.2 Comparative Figures income arising from the transaction may instead be reassess whether a contract is or contains a lease at specified by another Standard, for example AASB 01 July 2019. Comparatives have been reclassified where 1058 Income of Not-for-Profit Entities. necessary so as to be consistent with the Instead, AEIA applied the standard only to contracts figures presented in the current financial year. AASB 1058 replaces the income recognition that were previously identified as leases applying requirements in AASB 1004 Contributions that had AASB 117 and Interpretation 4 at the date of initial previously applied to AEIA. AASB 1058 provides a application. 1.3 Significant Accounting Judgements and more comprehensive model for accounting for income Estimates of not-for-profit entities and specifies that: Upon adoption of AASB 16, AEIA applied a single recognition and measurement approach for all leases There are no key accounting assumptions or • the timing of revenue or income recognition will except for short-term leases and leases of low-value estimates that have been identified that have depend on whether a performance obligation is assets. Refer to Note 1.9 Leases for the accounting a significant risk. identified or a liability is recognised; policy beginning 01 July 2019.
22 LIVE PERFORMANCE AUSTRALIA 23 Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Cont’d)
Based on the above, as at 01 July 2019: If there is more than one distinct good or service 1.6 Government Grants 1.10 Cash • Right-of-use assets of $177,589 were recognised. promised in the membership subscription, AEIA • Lease liabilities of $199,548 were recognised. allocates the transaction price to each performance Government grants are not recognised until there Cash is recognised at its nominal value. Cash and • The net effect of these adjustments had been obligation based on the relative standalone is reasonable assurance that AEIA will comply cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits adjusted to retained earnings ($21,959) selling prices of each promised good or service. with the conditions attaching to them and that the held at call with banks and other short term liquid In performing this allocation, standalone selling grants will be received. investments. The lease liabilities as at 01 July 2019 can be prices are estimated if there is no observable reconciled to the operating lease commitments as of evidence of the price that AEIA charges for that Government grants are recognised in profit or loss 30 June 2019, as follows: good or service in a standalone sale. on a systematic basis over the periods in which 1.11 Impairment AEIA recognises as expenses the related costs for Operating lease commitments 217,412 When a performance obligation is satisfied, which which the grants are intended to compensate. The collectability of debts is assessed at year-end disclosed as at 30 June 2019 is either when the customer obtains control of the and allowance is made if required for any expected good or as the service transfers to the customer Government grants that are receivable as credit losses. Add: Adjustments as a result of 5,970 (for example, member services or training course), compensation for expenses or losses already a different treatment of extension incurred or for the purpose of giving immediate AEIA recognises revenue at the amount of the 1.12 Trade and Other Receivables option on office equipment lease transaction price that was allocated to that financial support to AEIA with no future related costs are recognised in profit or loss in the period performance obligation. Trade receivables are initially recognised at fair in which they become receivable. Less: adjustments as a result of (12,812) value and subsequently measured at amortised lease rentals waived For member subscriptions paid annually in cost using the effective interest method, less advance, AEIA has elected to apply the practical 1.7 Gains any allowance for expected credit losses. Trade Discounted using AEIA’s weighted (11,022) expedient to not adjust the transaction price for receivables are generally due for settlement with average incremental borrowing the effects of a financing component because the Gains and losses from disposal of assets are 30 days. rate of 5.2% period from when the customer pays and the good The entity has applied the simplified approach to or services will transfer to the customer will be one recognised when control of the asset has passed to the buyer. measuring expected credit losses, which uses a Lease liability recognised as at 199,548 year or less. lifetime expected loss allowance. To measure the 01 July 2019 expected credit losses, trade receivables have been When a member subsequently purchases 1.8 Employee Benefits grouped based on days overdue. additional goods or services from AEIA at their Other receivables are recognised at amortised cost, The effect of adoption of AASB 16 as at 01 July standalone selling price, AEIA accounts for those A liability is recognised for benefits accruing to less any allowance for expected credit losses. 2019 (increase/ (decrease)) is as follows: sales as a separate contract with a customer. employees in respect of wages and salaries, annual leave, long service leave and termination benefits Assets $ 1.13 Trade and Other Payables The revenues do not meet the AASB15 tests. Ie, when it is probable that settlement will be required Right-of-use assets 177,589 • They are not for the purpose of acquiring non- and they are capable of being measured reliably. Accounts payable represent the principal Total assets 177,589 financial assets. amounts outstanding at reporting date plus, when • The revenue transactions do not create Liabilities for short-term employee benefits (as applicable, any accrued interest. Liabilities enforceable rights or obligations. defined in AASB 119 Employee Benefits) and Lease liabilities 199,548 • The revenue transactions do not include specific termination benefits due within twelve months Total liabilities 199,548 performance obligations. of the end of reporting period are measured at 1.14 Plant and Equipment their nominal amounts. The nominal amount is Equity Memberships are generally for a period of twelve calculated with regard to the rates expected to Plant and equipment are measured on the cost Retained earnings (21,959) months from July to June financial year. be paid on settlement of the liability. These are basis less depreciation and impairment losses. The membership fees are invoiced a month prior recorded as current Liabilities. The carrying amount of plant and equipment is 1.5 Revenue to 01 July each year and Membership Fee income reviewed annually by Councillors to ensure it is is recognised in equal monthly instalments over Other long-term employee benefits are measured not in excess of the recoverable amount from as the present value of the estimated future cash AEIA enters into various arrangements where it the twelve month period ending June in the year to the assets. The recoverable amount is assessed outflows to be made by the reporting unit in respect receives consideration from another party. which it relates. on the basis of the expected net cash flows that of services provided by employees up to reporting These arrangements include consideration in will be received from the assets employment and date. These are recorded as non-current Liabilities. the form of membership subscriptions, grants, Helpmann Awards Revenue is from Sponsorships, subsequent disposal. The expected net cash flows sponsorships and service fees. Ticket sales, Award entry fees. Income is recognised have been discounted to their present values in The timing of recognition of these amounts as against the specific Helpmann Awards ceremony 1.9 Leases determining recoverable amounts. either revenue or income depends on the rights and held. obligations in those arrangements. All leases are now recognised under the new These revenue transactions provide some 1.15 Depreciation and Amortisation standard AASB 16 which introduces a single lessee obligations to be met. Revenue is posted after Membership subscriptions accounting model that eliminates the requirement completion of the Helpmann Awards event and any For membership subscription arrangements that for leases to be classified as operating or finance Items of property plant and equipment are obligations relative to the event. meet the criteria to be contracts with customers, leases. depreciated using the straight line method over revenue is recognised when the promised goods or their useful lives. Industry Service Fee revenue is paid by Members services transfer to the customer as a member of This will result in almost all leases being recognised and Non-Members dependant on the shows/ AEIA. on the statement of financial position by lessees, The depreciation rates used for each class of asset events held during the financial year. If there is only one distinct membership service as an asset (the right to use the leased item) and are as follows: A surcharge fee is charged for each show held. It is promised in the arrangement, AEIA recognises a financial liability (lease liability) to pay rentals/ 2020 2019 either collected through the venues and passed to revenue as the membership service is provided, lease payments. which is typically based on the passage of time over LPA or paid directly by the Members to LPA. Office Equipment 1 to 5 years 1 to 5 years the subscription period to reflect AEIA promise to The only exception are short-term and low value Furniture and Fittings 4 to 10 years 4 to 10 years Income is recognised as invoices are raised on a stand ready to provide assistance and support to leases. These are expensed in the profit & loss. the Member as required. monthly basis for ISF surcharges applied to prior shows held.
24 LIVE PERFORMANCE AUSTRALIA 25 Note 1. Note 2. Note 4. Summary of Significant Events after the Expenses Accounting Policies (Cont’d) Reporting Period
1.16 Intangibles 1.19 Investment in Associates, Business On 3 August 2020, the Victorian Government 4A. Employee Expenses * Combinations declared a State of Disaster in response to the Trademarks development of increased COVID-19 cases. This 2020 2019 There were no investments in Associates, or any resulted in increased restrictions around work $ $ Trademarks are stated at cost and are not Business Combinations during the Year ended 30 places, with enforced business closures, limited Holders of office: amortised as the Councillors believe they have June 2020. movements allowed and prevented the an indeterminate life and are not expected to Association’s staff from returning to the office. Wages and Salaries - - diminish in value over time. The carrying amounts 1.20 Going Concern All staff will continue to work from home until the Superannuation - - of the trademarks are reviewed at the end of each emergency restrictions are lifted and it is safe to Leave and other entitlements - - accounting period to ensure they are not valued in As disclosed in Note 2, AEIA has been impacted do so. excess of their recoverable amounts. Separation and redundancies - - by COVID-19 subsequent to the reporting period. The impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19 pandemic The severity of the COVID-19 outbreak and the Other employee expenses - - Websites is ongoing and it is uncertain as to the full rapidly evolving government policies of restrictive magnitude that the pandemic will have on the measures put in place to contain it have had a Subtotal employee expenses - - AEIA Members’ website is initially measured at cost. Company’s financial condition, liquidity, and future holders of office significant impact on the operations and financial results of operations. Following initial recognition it is carried at cost less position of AEIA. accumulated amortisation and any accumulated Employees other than office holders: impairment losses. The situation is rapidly developing and is The financial statements have been prepared dependent on measures imposed by the Wages and Salaries 1,120,077 1,173,910 on a going concern basis, which contemplates Australian Government and other countries, such The website is amortised over a useful life of three the continuity of normal business activities and Superannuation 100,475 108,060 years. as maintaining social distancing requirements, the realisation of assets and the settlement of quarantine, travel restrictions and any economic Leave and other entitlements (18,117) 21,513 liabilities in the normal course of business for the stimulus that may be provided. 1.17 Impairment of Non-Financial Assets following reasons: Separation and redundancies - - Management is actively monitoring the global Other employee expenses 47,720 54,041 At each reporting date AEIA reviews the carrying • AEIA has a strong cash position of $670,665 as amounts of assets to determine whether there situation on its financial condition,liquidity, Subtotal employee at 30 June 2020 and receipted $671,545 of their operations, suppliers, industry, and workforce. expenses employees 1,250,155 1,357,524 is any indication that those assets have suffered 2020-21 Financial Membership fees to date; an impairment loss. If such indication exists, the other than office holders recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in • Headcount and operational expenditure have Total Employee Expenses 1,250,155 1,357,524 order to determine the extent of the impairment been scaled back; Note 3. loss if any. The Councillors are satisfied that the Income carrying amounts of assets do not exceed the net • AEIA continues to have access to Government amounts that are expected to be recovered support and funding including cash boost, 4B. Administration Expenses through the cash inflows and outflows arising grants and JobKeeper; from the continued use and subsequent disposal 3A. Interest 2020 2019 of the assets. $ $ • The budgets and forecasts prepared by AEIA for 2020 2019 a period of 12 months from the date of signing $ $ Fees/allowances - - - 1.18 Taxation the financial report anticipate that the business meeting and conferences* will generate sufficient cash flows to fund Deposits 11,498 19,590 Conferences and meeting 2,227 - AEIA is exempt from income tax under Section 50.1 its operations. Total Interest 11,498 19,590 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 however Expenses still has obligation for Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) and Meeting Expenses - 13,460 21,221 the Goods and Services Tax (GST). 3B. Other Revenue Executive Council Meeting Expenses - 1,971 1,316 Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net Annual General Meeting of GST except: Industry Service Fee 1,148,063 1,493,443 Meeting Expenses - 20,546 32,570 • where the amount of GST incurred is not Other 83,764 86,621 recoverable from the Australian Taxation Office; Members Forum Total Other Revenue 1,231,827 1,580,064 and Rent - - • for receivables and payables. Other Expenses 373,784 643,420 3C. Grants and/or donations The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable Total Administration 411,988 698,527 to, the taxation authority is included as part of Expenses receivables or payables. Federal Government – 50,000 - Cash flows are included in the cash flow statement Cash Flow Boost Support on a gross basis. The GST component of cash flows Federal Government – 36,000 - arising from investing and financing activities which JobKeeper Support is recoverable from, or payable to, the Australian Victorian Government – 32,532 - Taxation Office is classified within operating Payroll Tax waived cash flows. Total Other Revenue 118,532 -
* As required by the reporting Guidelines. Item to remain even if ‘nil’.
26 LIVE PERFORMANCE AUSTRALIA 27 Note 4. Note 5. Note 6. Expenses (Cont’d) Current Assets Non-Current Assets
4C. Depreciation and Amortisation 5A. Cash and Cash Equivalents 6A. Office Equipment 6C. Intangibles 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Depreciation Cash at Bank 670,285 686,093 Office Equipment - At Cost 57,620 78,347 Trademarks – At Cost 4,630 4,630 Office equipment 10,667 6,685 Cash on Hand 380 200 Less: Accumulated Depreciation (34,768) (44,828) Website Furniture & Fittings 1,375 3,246 Short-term Deposit - 736,447 Total Office Equipment 22,852 33,519 Website – At Cost 140,062 265,508 Right of use assets 87,928 - Total Cash and Cash 670,665 1,422,740 Less: Accumulated Amortisation - (92,202) (188,466) Total Depreciation 99,970 9,931 Equivalents Reconciliation of the Opening and Closing Balances Website Amortisation of Office Equipment Total Website 47,860 77,042 Intangibles 40,701 27,616 As at 01 July 2019 5B. Trade and Other Receivables (Current) Total Amortisation 40,701 27,616 Gross book value 78,347 52,807 Total Website and Trademarks 52,490 81,672 2020 2019 Accumulated depreciation (44,828) (38,143) Total Depreciation 140,671 37,547 $ $ and Amortisation Net book value 01 July 2019 33,519 14,664 Reconciliation of the Opening and Closing Balances Receivables from other - - of Website reporting unit* Additions - 25,541 As at 01 July 2019 Total Receivables from Other - - Depreciation expense (10,667) (6,685) 4D. Legal Costs Reporting Unit(s) * Disposals - - Gross book value 265,508 208,110 2020 2019 Less allowance for expected - - Transfers - - Accumulated amortisation (188,466) (160,851) $ $ credit losses* Net book value 30 June 2020 22,852 33,519 Net book value 01 July 2019 77,042 47,259 Litigation Total allowance for expected - - Net book value as of 30 June 2020 represented by: Additions 11,520 57,399 Other legal general matters 23,232 11,205 credit losses Gross book value 57,620 78,347 Amortisation expense (40,701) (27,616) Total Legal Costs 23,232 11,205 Net Receivables from Other - - Reporting Unit(s) * Accumulated depreciation (34,768) (44,828) Disposals - - Net book value 30 June 2020 22,852 33,519 Transfers - - 4E. Grants or Donations* Other Receivables Net book value 30 June 2020 47,860 77,042 2020 2019 Trade Debtors 584,767 308,972 Net book value as of 30 June 2020 represented by: 6B. Furniture and Fittings $ $ Allowance for expected (5,000) (5,000) Gross book value 140,062 265,508 2020 2019 Grants: credit losses $ $ Accumulated amortisation (92,202) (188,466) Total paid that were $1,000 or less - - Net Total Other Receivables 579,767 303,972 Furniture and Fittings - At Cost 36,603 40,579 Net book value 30 June 2020 47,860 77,042 Total paid that exceeded $1,000 - - Total Trade and Other 579,767 303,972 Receivables Less: Accumulated Depreciation (33,208) (35,809) Donations: Total Furniture and Fittings 3,395 4,770 6D. Leases Total paid that were $1,000 or less - - The movement in the allowance for expected credit Australian Entertainment Industry Association Total paid that exceeded $1,000 - 2,800 losses of trade and other receivables is as follows: Reconciliation of the Opening and Closing Balances as a lessee (paid to Australian Festival Association) 2020 2019 of Furniture and Fittings Set out below are the carrying amounts of right-of-use Total Grants or Donations - 2,800 $ $ As at 01 July 2019 assets recognised and the movements during the period: At 01 July 5,000 19,503 Gross book value 40,579 35,744 Office Office 4F. Finance Expenses Provision not required - (14,503) Accumulated depreciation (35,809) (32,563) Space Equipment Total 2020 2019 $ $ $ Amounts Written off - - Net book value 01 July 2019 4,770 3,181 $ $ Right of use assets Amounts Recovered - - Additions - 4,835 Interest expense on lease 7,445 - liabilities At 30 June 5,000 5,000 Depreciation expense (1,375) (3,246) As at 01 July 2019 161,983 15,606 177,589 Total Finance Expenses 7,445 - Disposals - - Additions - - - 5C. Other Current Assets Transfers - - Depreciation expense (80,992) (6,936) (87,928) 4G. Other Expenses 2020 2019 Net book value 30 June 2020 3,395 4,770 Impairment - - - 2020 2019 $ $ Net book value as of 30 June 2020 represented by: Disposal - - - $ $ Helpmann Awards prepaid - 177,725 Gross book value 36,603 40,579 Other movement - - - expenses Penalties – via RO Act or the - - Accumulated depreciation (33,208) (35,809) [give details below] Fair Work Act 2009* Other prepaid expenses 28,072 32,948 Net book value 30 June 2020 3,395 4,770 As at 30 June 2020 80,992 8,670 89,662 Total Other Expenses - - Total Other Current Assets 28,072 210,673
* As required by the reporting Guidelines. Item to remain even if ‘nil’.
28 LIVE PERFORMANCE AUSTRALIA 29 Note 6. Note 7. Note 8. Note 11. Non-Current Assets Current Liabilities Provisions Statement of Cash Flows (Cont’d)
Set out below are the carrying amounts of lease 7A. Trade Payables 8A. Employee Provisions* 11A. Cash Flow Reconciliation liabilities and the movements during the period: 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Non-Interest Bearing Office holders * Reconciliation of Cash and Lease Liabilities Trade creditors 56,513 110,664 Annual Leave - - Cash Equivalents as per Statement of Financial Position As at 01 July 2019 199,548 - Accruals 35,263 97,384 Long Service Leave - - to Cash Flow Statement: Additions - - Subtotal Trade Creditors 91,776 208,048 Separation and Redundancies - - Cash and Cash Equivalents as per: and Accruals Accretion of interest 7,445 - Superannuation - - Statement of Cash Flows 670,665 1,422,740 Payments (99,717) - Payables to Other - - Other Employee Provisions - - Reporting Unit(s) * Statement of Financial Position 670,665 1,422,740 As at 30 June 2020 107,276 - Subtotal Employee Provisions - - Difference - - Subtotal Payables to - - – Office holders * Other Reporting Unit(s) Current 105,336 - Total Trade Payables 91,776 208,048 Employees other than Office holders Non-current 1,940 - Annual Leave 53,229 55,665 2020 2019 Total Lease Liabilities 107,276 - $ $ Settlement is usually made within 30 days. Long Service Leave 146,796 162,477 Reconciliation of deficit Separation and Redundancies - - The maturity analysis of lease liabilities is disclosed in to net cash from operating Note 15C. 7B. Other Payables Superannuation - - activities: 2020 2019 Other Employee Provisions - - The following are the amounts recognised in profit $ $ Subtotal Employee Provisions – 200,025 218,142 (Deficit)/ Surplus for the year (79,840) (67,491) or loss: Wages and Salaries - - Employees other than Office holders 2020 2019 Superannuation - - Adjustments for non-cash items Total Employee Provisions 200,025 218,142 $ $ Payable to employers for - - Depreciation of Property, 12,042 9,931 Depreciation expense of 87,928 - making payroll deductions of Current 192,535 202,342 Plant & Equipment right-of-use assets membership subscriptions * Non-current 7,490 1 5,800 Amortisation of Intangibles 40,701 27,616 Interest expense on 7,445 - Legal costs - Litigation* - - Total Employee Provisions 200,025 218,142 Depreciation of right 87,928 - lease liabilities Legal costs – Other legal costs * - - of use Assets Expense relating to - - Prepayments received/ 615,415 1,066,934 Interest on Lease Liabilities 7,445 - short-term leases unearned revenue Note 9. Gain on Disposal of Assets - - Expense relating to leases of - - GST payable 63,606 92,959 low-value assets (included in Non-Current Liabilities Changes in Assets and Liabilities administrative expenses) Other 464 1,122 Total Other Payables 679,485 1,161,015 (Increase)/ Decrease in trade (275,795) 59,941 Variable lease payments - - and other receivables Total amount recognised 95,373 - (Decrease) in allowance for - (14,503) in profit or loss 8A. Other Non-Current Liabilities* Total other payables are expected expected credit losses 2020 2019 to be settled in: $ $ Decrease/ (Increase) in 182,601 (5,937) other assets No more than 12 months 679,485 1,161,015 Total Other Non-Current - - (Decrease)/ Increase in trade (597,144) 154,261 More than 12 months - - and other payables Total Other Payables 679,485 1,161,015 (Decrease)/ Increase in (18,775) 7,811 Note 10. employee provisions * As required by the reporting Guidelines. Item to remain even if ‘nil’. Members Equity Net Cash Provided/ (used in) (640,837) 171,629 by Operating Activities
* As required by the reporting Guidelines. Item to remain even if ‘nil’. 10A. General Funds 2020 2019 $ $ Legal Expense Reserve Balance at start of year 120,000 120,000 Transferred to reserve - - Transferred from Reserve - - Balance as at end of year 120,000 120,000
30 LIVE PERFORMANCE AUSTRALIA 31 Note 12. Note 13. Note 13. Note 15. Contingent Liabilities Related Party Disclosures Related Party Disclosures Financial Instruments and Commitments (Cont’d)
Upon the adoption of AASB 16 Leases from 1 July 2019 13A. Related Party Transactions - 13B. Key Management Personnel Remuneration Financial Risk Management Objectives and Policies the association has recognised all significant leases Executive Councillors 2020 2019 The Association’s principal financial instruments required on balance sheet. (Refer note 1.4) $ $ comprise receivables, payables, cash, and short-term deposits. These activities expose the Association to a Related Party Transactions Short-term employee benefits variety of financial risks: market risk (including interest 12A. Lease Commitments The following related party transactions occurred during Salary (including annual 244,976 241,552 rate risk and price risk), credit risk and liquidity risk. 2020 2019 the financial year: leave taken) $ $ Annual leave accrued 10,729 - Although the Association does not have documented policies and procedures, the Councillors manage the Non-Cancellable Operating - - Revenue received from: Performance Bonus - 5,476 different types of risks to which it is exposed by Leases Payable: All Executive Councillors’ Organisations pay a membership Total Short-term employee 255,705 247,028 considering risk and monitoring levels of exposure to Premises Rental (excl GST) benefits interest rate risk and by being aware of market subscription fee at the standard commercial rates set for Payable no later than one year - 106,851 forecasts for interest rates. Ageing analyses the membership. Payable later than one year - 110,561 Post-employment benefits and monitoring of specific credit allowances are but not later than five years 2020 2019 undertaken to manage credit risk, liquidity risk is $ $ Superannuation 20,184 20,307 monitored through general business budgets and Total Lease Commitments - 217,412 Expenses paid to: Total post-employment 20,184 20,307 forecasts. benefits D Gautier – CEO, Adelaide Festival Centre - 1,298 - for Venue Hire/ Catering. 15A. Categories of Financial Instruments Other long-term benefits 12B. Contingent Liabilities J Kotzas – Chief Executive, 3,005 8,905 The Association holds the following financial instruments: Long service leave 67,899 58,616 AEIA maintains a security deposit of $20,000 as part Queensland Performing Arts Centre 2020 2019 of the lease agreement of the office premises at 15-17 - for Venue Hire/ Catering/ Audio staging. Total Other long-term benefits 67,899 58,616 $ $ Queen Street, Melbourne. P McIntyre - Executive Director 1,821 882 Financial Assets – Sydney Theatre Company Total Key Management 343,788 325,951 – for Venue hire/ Catering. Cash and cash equivalents 670,665 1,422,740 Personnel Remuneration M Smith – Executive Director 75,338 - Trade and other receivables 579,767 303,971 – Arts Centre Melbourne Total Financial Assets 1,250,432 1,726,711 - for Venue Hire/ Catering / Audio/ Tech support. Financial Liabilities F Winning – Head of Programming - 5,708 – Sydney Opera House Trust Trade and other payables 771,260 1,369,063 – for Venue hire/ Catering/Audio staging. Note 14. Lease Liabilities 107,276 - Remuneration of Auditors Total Financial Liabilities 878,536 1,369,063 Terms and conditions of transactions with related parties The sales to and purchases from related parties are made Net exposure 371,896 357,648 on terms to those that prevail in arm’s length transactions. Outstanding balances for sales and purchases at the 2020 2019 year-end are unsecured and interest free and settlement $ $ occurs in cash. There have been no guarantees provided Financial statement audit 17,763 17,254 15B. Risk Exposure and Responses or received for any related party receivables or payables. services Market risk For the year ended 30 June 2020, the Australian Other services - - Entertainment Industry Association has not recorded any Total Remuneration of Auditors 17,763 17,254 The Association’s exposure to market interest rates impairment of receivables relating to amounts owed by relates primarily to the entity’s short term deposits related parties and declared person or body (2019: $Nil). held. The effect of volatility of interest rates within expected reasonable possible movements would not No members of the Executive Council received any be material. remuneration for services as Executive Councillors. Price risk The Association’s exposure to commodity and No employee provisions have been made for any equity securities price risk is minimal. Executive Councillor / Office holders. Liquidity Risk The Association manages liquidity risk by monitoring cash flow and maturity profiles of financial assets and liabilities.
32 LIVE PERFORMANCE AUSTRALIA 33 Note 15. Note 16. Officer and Related Party Disclosure Statement Financial Instruments Fair Value Measurement in accordance with Section 293J Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009 (Cont’d)
I, Richard Evans, being the President of the Australian Entertainment Industry Association, Credit risk 16A. Financial Assets and Liabilities declare the following Officer and Related Party Disclosure Statement. The maximum exposure to credit risk, excluding the Management of AEIA assessed that cash, trade value of any collateral or other security, at reporting receivables, trade payables, and other current Organisation Name: Australian Entertainment Branch Name: date to recognised financial assets is the carrying liabilities approximate their carrying amounts largely Industry Association amount of those assets, net of any allowance for due to the short term maturities of these instruments. Financial year start date: 01 July 2019 Financial year end date: 30 June 2020 doubtful debts, as disclosed in the statement of financial position and notes to the financial report. Top Five Officers – Relevant remuneration and non-cash benefits The Association trades only with recognised, creditworthy third parties, and as such collateral is not When all officers in Australian Entertainment Industry Association are ranked by relevant remuneration for the requested nor is it the entity’s policy to securitise its financial year, the following officers are ranked no lower than fifth: trade and other receivables. • No officers in Australian Entertainment Industry Association received relevant remuneration from Australian Note 17. Entertainment Industry Association, any relevant boards or related parties. It is the Association’s policy to consider the credit worthiness of all customers who wish to trade on Section 272 Fair Work (Registered Name Office Actual Amount of Relevant Value of Relevant non-cash Form of relevant non-cash credit terms. Organisations) Act 2009 Remuneration benefits benefits 1. NIL In addition, receivable balances are monitored on an 2. NIL ongoing basis with the result that the Association’s In accordance with the requirements of Section 272 exposure to bad debts is not significant. There are 3. NIL of the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009, no significant concentrations of credit risk. 4. NIL the attention of members is drawn to the provisions of sub-sections (1) to (3) of section 272, which reads as 5. NIL follows: 15C. Maturities of Financial Assets and Liabilities Payments to related parties and declared persons or bodies The table below analyses the Association’s financial Information to be provided to members or Commissioner: During the financial year, Australian Entertainment Industry Association made the following payments to related liabilities, net and gross settled derivative financial parties or declared persons or bodies. The details of these payments are included below. instruments into relevant maturity groupings based on (1) A member of a reporting unit, or the Commissioner, the remaining period at the reporting date to the may apply to the reporting unit for specified This list does not include payments that have been exempted from disclosure under section 293G. contractual maturity date. The amounts disclosed in the prescribed information in relation to the reporting (293G -5A – Arm’s length terms) table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows. unit to be made available to the person making the application. Date Name Nature of relationship Purpose of payment Amount Other relevant details Year ended < 6 6-12 1-5 > 5 Total NIL 30 June 2020 months months years years $ (2) This application must be in writing and must Financial assets specify the period within which, and the manner in NIL Bank 670,665 - - - 670,665 which, the information is to be made available. The Trade and other 579,767 - - - 579,767 NIL receivables period must not be less than 14 days after the Total Financial 1,250,432 - - - 1,250,432 application is given to the reporting unit. assets (3) A reporting unit must comply with an application Financial liabilities made under subsection (1). Trade and other 463,552 307,708 - - 771,260 payables Richard Evans Lease Liabilities 52,668 52,668 1,940 - 107,276 President Total Financial 516,220 360,376 1,940 - 878,536 liabilities Net maturity 734,212 (360,376) (1,940) - 371,896 08 October 2020
34 LIVE PERFORMANCE AUSTRALIA 35 36 LIVE PERFORMANCE AUSTRALIA ANNUAL REPORT 2019 – 2020 37 Executive Council Executive Council
Attendance Executive Council, 1 July 2019 until 30 June 2020 President Vice-Presidents
1 July 2019 until 30 June 2020 Total meetings Meetings eligible to attend attended President Richard Evans John Kotzas Maria O’Connor Richard Evans Australian Chamber Orchestra 6 6 Australian Chamber Queensland Performing Ticketmaster Australasia Orchestra Arts Centre
Vice Presidents Executive Councillors John Kotzas Queensland Performing Arts Centre 6 3 Maria O’Connor Ticketmaster Australasia 6 3
Executive Councillors Torben Brookman GWB Entertainment 6 5 Torben Brookman Alex Budd Lisa Campbell Libby Christie AM Alex Budd Opera Australia (01/07/2019 - 28/11/2019) 3 3 GWB Entertainment Opera Australia (1 July Luckiest Productions The Australian Ballet (28 Lisa Campbell Luckiest Productions 6 3 2019 – 28 November 2019) November 2019 – Current) Libby Christie AM The Australian Ballet (28/11/2019 - current) 3 2 Alison Copley Tasdance (28/11/2019 - current) 3 3 Michael Coppel AM Live Nation Australasia 6 4 Sue Donnelly Belvoir 6 5 Douglas Gautier AM Adelaide Festival Centre (01/07/2019 - 28/11/2019) 3 - Alison Copley Michael Coppel AM Sue Donnelly Douglas Gautier AM Liz Hawkins Adelaide Festival Centre (28/11/2019 - current) 3 3 Tasdance (28 November Live Nation Australasia Belvoir Adelaide Festival Centre Shirley McGrath Gordon Frost Organisation 6 6 2019 – Current) (1 July 2019 – 28 November 2019) Patrick McIntyre Sydney Theatre Company 6 5 Paula McKinnon The Walt Disney Company (28/11/2019 - current) 3 2 Liza McLean Tinderbox Productions 6 3 Rod Pilbeam ASM Global (01/07/2019 - 28/11/2019) 3 3 Melanie Smith Arts Centre Melbourne 6 6 Elizabeth Hawkins Shirley McGrath Patrick McIntyre Paula McKinnon Adelaide Festival Centre Gordon Frost Organisation Sydney Theatre Company The Walt Disney Company Judy Vince Crown Perth 6 2 (28 November 2019 – Current) (28 November 2019 – Current) Fiona Winning Sydney Opera House Trust 6 5 Louise Withers Louise Withers and Associates 6 4
Observer Dates Cameron Hoy (1 July 2018 – 28 November 2019) Liza McLean Rod Pilbeam Melanie Smith Judy Vince Tim McGregor (1 July 2018 – 28 November 2019) Tinderbox Productions ASM Global (1 July 2019 – Arts Centre Melbourne Crown Peth Paula McKinnon (6 June 2019 – 28 November 2019) 28 November 2019)
Fiona Winning Louise Withers Sydney Opera House Trust Louise Withers and Associates 38 LIVE PERFORMANCE AUSTRALIA ANNUAL REPORT 2019 – 2020 39 Members
A-List Entertainment Beardfoot Bookings and Promo- Cre8ion Pty Ltd ICC Sydney P/L (International Melbourne Cabaret Ltd Performing Lines Ltd Stalker Theatre Inc The Trustee for Gumball Produc- Abstract Entertainment Pty Ltd tions Pty Ltd Critical Stages Convention Centre) Melbourne Fringe Perth Expo Hire & Furniture State Opera of South Australia tions Unit Trust ACMN Pty Ltd Bell Shakespeare Company Crown Limited Ilbijerri Theatre Company Melbourne International Come- Group (The) The Trustee for HP Australia Adelaide Festival (The) Crown Perth Illawarra PAC Ltd - Merrigong dy Festival Ltd Perth International Arts Festival State Theatre Company of South Unit Trust Adelaide Festival Centre Trust Belvoir Cultural Infusion (Int) Pty Ltd Theatre Co Melbourne International Festi- Perth Theatre Trust - (The Trust- Australia The Trustee for P & A Fanning Adelaide Fringe Incorporated Bendigo Cinemas Pty Ltd Darklab Pty Ltd t/a Dark Mofo Impresario Productions Pty Ltd val of the Arts ee for PTT) Storey Board Entertainment Family Trust Adelaide Symphony Orchestra Big hART Darlinghurst Theatre Ltd In The Pipeline (Arts) Ltd t/a Melbourne Jazz Ltd Peta Spurling-Brown t/a Hey Pty Ltd The Trustee for Sloan Family Adrian Bohm Presents Pty Ltd Billy Australia 2019-2020 Pty Ltd Darwin Entertainment Centre Hayes Theatre Co Melbourne Recital Centre Boss Strange Duck Productions Pty Trust (Supersonic Enterprises) AEG Ogden (Newcastle) P/L - Bizarro Life Pty Ltd Darylin Ramondo Innovative Production Services Melbourne Stadiums Limited - Phunktional Ltd Ltd The Trustee for XTRA Ordinary Newcastle Ent Centre Black Swan State Theatre David Atkins Enterprises Pty Ltd Pty Ltd Marvel Stadium Pinchgut Opera Ltd Strut & Fret Production House Events Unit Trust AEG Ogden Pty Ltd - Suncorp Company David Roy Williams Entertain- Insite Arts Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Pinewood Cinema Pty Ltd STRUT dance The Walt Disney Company (Aus- Stadium Blake Entertainment Pty Ltd ment Interactive Theatre Intl Melbourne Theatre Company Playbill Pty Ltd Subvurse tralia) Pty Ltd African Beat Pty Ltd Bleached Arts Ltd David Shallue & Assoc Interstar Pty Ltd (Regal Theatre) Mellen Promotions Pty Ltd PlayWriting Australia Sydney Coliseum Theatre, West Theatre North Inc AKA Australia Blue Mountains City Council Dendy Cinemas Pty Ltd Intimate Spectacle Pty Ltd Metro Arts Polyglot Theatre HQ Theatre Royal Management Albury Entertainment Centre Bluesfest Services Pty Ltd Destination NSW (Vivid) Jason Bo Svoronos Metro Cinemas Port Fairy Spring Music Festival Sydney Dance Company Board Albury Regent Cinemas Part- Bonnie Lythgoe Productions Dominic Patrick Turner t/a Supro Jones Theatrical Group Pty Ltd Metropolis Touring P/L Powerhouse Youth Theatre Inc Sydney Festival (The) Theatre Tours Australia Pty Ltd nership Pty Ltd Down Under Promotions JPJ Audio Pty Ltd Milad Etemadi Production Resource Group Sydney Improvised Music Assoc Theatre Works Limited ALG Management Pty Ltd Bonniemike Pty Ltd (Trading as Dreamingful Productions Pty Ltd JR Affiliates Millmaine Entertainment Production Technologies Pty Ltd Inc (SIMA) Ticketek Pty Ltd Ambassador Theatre Group Asia Colac Cinemas) Duet Entertainment and Sports Juliusmedia Group Pty Ltd Marketing Qudos Bank Arena (ASM Global) Sydney International Piano Ticketmaster Australasia Pacific Pty Ltd Brink Productions Limited Pty Ltd Kermond Creative Pty Ltd Mistletone Enterprises Queen of Tickets Competition Tickets Pty Ltd Andrew Bleby and Associates Brisbane Powerhouse Pty Ltd Dumaresq Street Twin Cinema Kerry Comerford Monkey Baa Theatre For Young Queenscliff Music Festival Sydney Opera House Trust Tickets.com Pty Ltd Pty Ltd Brown’s Mart Dynamic Management Pty Ltd Kids Promotions Pty Ltd People Ltd Queensland Ballet (The) Sydney Symphony Orchestra Tinderbox Productions Pty Ltd Andrew Kay and Associates Brunswick Street Venue Pty Ltd Echelon Productions Pty Ltd La Boite Theatre Inc Moogahlin Performing Arts Inc Queensland Conservatorium Sydney Theatre Company Ltd TML Enterprises Pty Ltd Pty Ltd Bunbury Regional Entertain- Enda Markey Presents La Mama Inc Moorilla Estate Pty Ltd - Mona (Griffith University) Synthesis Design & Display TodayTix Australia Pty Ltd Andrew McKinnon Presenta- ment Centre Ensemble Productions Pty Ltd Legs on the Wall Inc. Foma Queensland Music Festival Pty Ltd Token Events Pty Ltd tions Pty Ltd Cam Cinemas Pty Ltd - Glad- Erth Visual & Physical Inc Lennard Promotions Pty Ltd Moshtix Pty Ltd Queensland Performing Arts T R Gordon Top Shelf Productions Arena Theatre Company Ltd stone Cinemas Exhibit Systems Pty Ltd Life Like Touring (Australia) Pty Moving Story Entertainment Centre (QPAC) T1000 Events Trust & T1000 Trafalgar Entertainment Art and Business (Dale Holling- Camerata - Queensland’s Cham- ExpoNet Pty Ltd Ltd (TEG) Pty Ltd Queensland Symphony Or- Production Trust t/a T1000 Asia-Pacific Pty Ltd sworth) ber Orchestra Inc Fane Productions Australia Linda Catalano Musica Viva Australia chestra Events Troubadour Music Australia Arts Centre Melbourne Cameron Alan Kennedy t/a Kool Pty Ltd Little Peeperz Productions National Institute of Circus Arts Queensland Theatre Company Tasdance Ltd Under The Influence of Jazz Arts on Tour - NSW Bario Feel Presents Pty Ltd Live Nation Australasia (NICA) Randall Arts Management P/L Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra Pty Ltd Arts Projects Australia Canberra International Music Festival of Voices Live Nation Australia Venues National Institute of Dramatic Realscape productions Pty Ltd Pty Ltd United Production Australia Inc ASM Global (Cairns) Pty Ltd Festival Ltd Festival Services Pty Ltd Pty Ltd Art (NIDA) Regent Entertainment Pty Ltd - Tasmanian Theatre Company University of NSW ASM Global (Conv) P/L - Bris- Canberra Symphony Orchestra Fibra Entertainment Pty Ltd Louise Withers and Associates Neil Gooding Productions Pty T/A Regent Cinemas TEG Dainty Pty Ltd University of Tasmania Conser- bane Convention & Exhib Canberra Theatre Centre Finucane & Smith Pty Ltd Ltd Restless Dance Theatre Inc TEG Live Pty Ltd vatorium of Music Centre Capitol Theatre Management Flying Fruit Fly Found t/a Flying Love Police Touring Pty Ltd Nerang Cineplex t/a Nickelode- Reyale Pty Ltd (Sale Twin Ten Days on the Island Ltd Van Den Berg Design Team Pty ASM Global (Perth Arena) P/L Pty Limited Fruit Fly Circus Luckiest Productions on Cinemas Cinema) Tenacious C Presents Pty Ltd Ltd ASM Global Pty Ltd - Brisbane CarriageWorks Force Majeure Ltd Lucy Guerin Association Incor- Newtheatricals Pty Ltd Rockcity Event Marketing Pty Terrapin Puppet Theatre Ltd Victorian Opera Company Ltd Entertainment Centre Cartell Music fortyfive downstairs porated Niche Productions & Touring Ltd The Art House Wyong Shire Vision Hound Pty Ltd Auspicious Arts Projects Inc CDP Theatre Producers Pty Frances Butler t/a Gap in the Luna Palace Cinemas Pty Ltd Rocksoup PACC Ltd WA Venues & Events Ltd (WASO) Australasian Dance Collective Limited Fence Lunar Drive-in Theatre Dande- Nomadic Fish Pty Ltd Rokitz Entertainment Pty Ltd The Australian Festival of Cham- Wangaratta Festival of Jazz Limited Central Australian Singing Inc Frog in a Sock Pty Ltd t/a The nong North Queensland Ballet & Rosebud Cinema Pty Ltd ber Music Warner Music Australia Pty Ltd Australian Art Orchestra Pty Ltd Century Entertainment Pty Ltd Ten Tenors Lunchbox Theatrical Produc- Dance Co (Dancenorth) Royal Agricultural Society of The Australian Haydn Ensemble WASO Holdings Ltd Australian Ballet (The) Chinatown Cinema Corporation Frontier Touring Company tions Pty Ltd Nova Cinema Pty Ltd NSW Inc West Australian Ballet Inc Australian Brandenburg Christine Dunstan Productions Fuzzy Operations Pty Ltd M Advertising Pty Ltd Nova Cinemas (S.A.) Pty Ltd & Ruchi Sanghi Enterprize Pty Ltd The Contemporary Dance Com- West Australian Opera (The) Orchestra Pty Ltd Gai D Bryant Mackay Entertainment & Con- Palace Cinema Nominees Pty Schomac Arts Pty Ltd pany of WA Ltd t/a Co3 Windmill Theatre Australian Chamber Orchestra Christine Walsh Ent (Aust Con- Garry Van Egmond Enterprises vention Centre Ltd Secret Sounds Pty Ltd The Coterie Company Pty Ltd Xabc Entertainment Pty Ltd Australian Dance Theatre servatoire of Ballet) GC Event Hire Mad Heckler On Site Labour Hire Sydney Shake & Stir Theatre Co Pty Ltd The Darwin Festival Ltd Yirra Yaakin Aboriginal Corpo- Australian Shakespeare Chugg Entertainment Geelong Performing Arts Centre Maggie Gerrand Presents Pty Pty Ltd Shaun Parker & Company The Last Great Hunt Inc ration Company Chunky Move Trust Ltd One Entertainment Limited The Music House (Aus) Pty Ltd Zaccaria Concerts and Touring Australian Theatre for Young Circa Glenorchy City Council Major Brisbane Festivals Opera Australia Shopfront Arts Co. Op. Ltd The Prestige Presents Pty Ltd People Circus Oz Glory Light Productions Pty Ltd Malcolm C Cooke & Associates Opera Queensland Showcall Crewing Pty Ltd The Production Company (Aust) Australian World Orchestra Ltd Circus Royale Australia Unit Good Egg Creative Pty Ltd Pty Ltd Outback Theatre for Young Showwork Pty Ltd Ltd AV1 Pty Ltd Trust Gordon Frost Organisation - GFO Malthouse Theatre People Six Australia Pty Ltd The Roots Music Agency Awesome Arts Australia Ltd City of Greater Bendigo (Bendigo Grand International Concerts Marriner Group - Princess/Com- Pace Entertainment Group Sketch Evolution Pty Ltd The Star Bach Akademie Australia Ltd Venues & Events) Pty Ltd edy/Regent Theatre PACT Centre for Emerging Artists Slingsby Theatre Company The Star Gold Coast Back to Back Theatre Inc City Recital Hall Ltd Grand Theatre Co Marrugeku Inc Incorporated Limited The Sydney Writers Festival Ltd Backrow Productions (Aust) Civic Precinct Newcastle Civic Grayboy Pty Ltd Martin Production Pty Ltd Parramatta City Council Snuff Puppets Inc The Trustee for Artist Network Pty Ltd Theatre Griffin Theatre Company Ltd MCA Insurance Brokers Patch Theatre Company Inc Spare Parts Puppet Theatre The Trustee for Butler Brown Backstage Productions Pty Ltd Clearlight Shows Pty Ltd GWB Entertainment Pty Ltd McCann Cinemas Pty Ltd Penrith Perf&Visual Arts Ltd Spectre Films ITF Sun Theatre Touring Trust Balletlab Association Inc Cole Bishop Trustee for The Halmak Music McManus Pty Ltd (Joan Sutherland PAC) Trust The Trustee for Clarendon Bangarra Dance Theatre Bishop Family Trust Harvest Rain Theatre Company McPherson Ink Performance Space Spiritworks Pty Ltd Investment Trust Barking Gecko Theatre Company Comedy Lounge Pty Ltd Hayden Attractions Pty Ltd Meerkat Prod (Trustee for McKay Performing Arts Centre Society Splendour in the Grass Pty Ltd The Trustee for Dadon No. 37 FT BBC STUDIOS AUSTRALIA PTY Complete Works Theatre Com- Hayden Theatres Pty Ltd and Whiteside FT) Inc (The Blue Room) St Martins Youth Arts Centre (Birds Basement) LTD pany Pty Ltd HOTA Gold Coast Pty Ltd Melbourne & Olympic Parks Performing Arts Connections Stadiums Pty Ltd - Festival Hall The Trustee for Global Creatures BBE Touring and Events Pty Ltd Country Arts (WA) Inc Hothouse Theatre Trust Australia (PAC) Melbourne Unit Trust
40 LIVE PERFORMANCE AUSTRALIA ANNUAL REPORT 2019 – 2020 41 Acknowledgements
Life Members Affiliations and Associations Bernadette Hayes Rod Pilbeam Industry Achievement Awards Legal Kenn Brodziak OBE 1979 (Decd. 1999) • Ausdance (National) Gordon Frost Organisation ASM Global Committee Jennifer Huby Paul Riomfalvy AM 1985 (Decd. 2000) • Australasian Performing Right Kate Larkins Evelyn Richardson Evelyn Richardson (Chair) HWL Ebsworth Lawyers West Australian Opera LPA Chief Executive Frank Baden-Powell OAM 1988 (Decd. Association and Australasian LPA, Chief Executive Ben Kay Paula McKinnon Kim Tran (Secretariat) 1992) Mechanical Copyright Owners Ross Cunningham AM Kay & Hughes Entertainment Lawyers Noel Blackburn 1988 (Decd. 2013) Society (APRA AMCOS) The Walt Disney Company LPA Director, Policy and Governance LPA Life Member Insurance George J. Fairfax AM 1988 (Decd. 1996) • Australia Council for the Arts Liza McLean Julia Holt (Secretariat) Tinderbox Productions Helpmann Awards Administration Arthur William Parlour 1988 (Decd. 2008) • Australian Chamber of Commerce and (HAAC) LPA, Director, Marketing Mark Christoffelsz Frederick J. Gibson 1989 (Decd. 2013) Industry (ACCI) Shay Minster Andrew Kay AM MCA Insurance Brokers Ann Tonks AM (Chair) Lloyd Martin AM 1992 (Decd. 2005) • Australian Festival Association LPA Workplace Relations Advisor Andrew Kay & Associates LPA Life Member Auditor John Ernest Graham 1993 • Australian Major Performing Arts Group Teena Munn John Kotzas Ross Cunningham AM (Deputy Chair) Greg Innes 2003 (AMPAG) Patch Theatre Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) James Mooney LPA Life Member Tim McFarlane AM 2003 • Australian Music Industry Network Gill Perkins Michael Lynch CBE AO BDO Audit Pty Ltd Lisa Campbell (Musicals Panel) Sue Nattrass AO 2003 (AMIN) Bell Shakespeare Independent Luckiest Productions Information Technology Jan Stoneham 2003 • Australian Recording Industry Jessica Platts Wendy Martin Anne-Marie Heath (Cabaret Panel) Rodney Rigby 2005 Association (ARIA) Opera Australia Perth International Arts Festival Paul Flynn The Arts House, Wyong Kelvin McWhinnie OAM 2005 • BlakDance Evelyn Richardson Tim McFarlane AM NetService Rick Heath (Presentation for Children Ross Cunningham AM 2007 • Live Music Office LPA Chief Executive LPA Life Member Matthew Smith and Alice Moir and Young People Panel) Kate Brennan 2007 • Music Australia Rodney Rigby Ian McRae AO Paoli Smith PAC Australia Ian Fraser 2007 • Music NSW Newtheatricals LPA Life Member Luke Kelty Simon Hinton (Regional Touring Panel) Andrew Guild 2007 • Music Victoria Louise Withers Teena Munn Digital Bridge Merrigong Theatre Company Ian McRae AO 2007 • PEARLE*, the Performing Arts Employers Louise Withers and Associates Patch Theatre Julia Holt (Secretariat) Public Relations and Media Jim Cranfield 2009 Associations League Europe, Brussels Digital Working Group Maria O’Connor LPA, Director, Marketing Donald McDonald AC 2009 • Performing Arts Connections Australia Ticketmaster Australasia Susan Fitzpatrick-Napier Sue Donnelly (Chair) Libby Lincoln (Dance and Physical Craig McGovern 2009 (PAC Australia) Susan Provan AO Digital Mantra Group Belvoir Theatre Panel) Jon Nicholls OAM 2009 • Regional Arts Australia Melbourne International Comedy Festival Anne Dunn Independent Government Relations Eric Robinson OAM 2009 (Decd. 2015) • Screen Producers Australia (SPA) Mary Vallentine AO Sydney Dance Company Virginia Lovett (Theatre Panel) Sue Hunt 2011 • Stage Queensland Independent Matt Francis Judy Fuccilli Melbourne Theatre Company Ann Tonks AM 2011 • Symphony Services Australia Graphic Design Global Creatures Maria O’Connor (MC Representative) Adrian Collette AM 2012 • The Broadway League, USA Honours Committee David Hamilton Ticketmaster Australasia AKA Australia Richard Evans 2012 • The Chamber of Arts and Culture, Western Evelyn Richardson (Acting Chair) LPA Director, Workplace Relations Susan Provan AO (Comedy Panel) Bernadette Hayes 2012 Australia LPA, Chief Executive Paoli Smith Ben Kay Melbourne International Comedy Festival Richard Evans Sean Leonard Andrew Moon 2012 • The Society of London Theatre/Theatre Kay & Hughes Entertainment Lawyers Evelyn Richardson Australian Chamber Orchestra Rodney Phillips 2013 Managers Association, UK (SOLT) Ruthanna Klawansky Research LPA, Chief Executive Tim McFarlane AM Walter van Nieuwkuyk OAM 2016 • Theatre Network Australia (TNA) Kay & Hughes Entertainment Lawyers Rob Robertson (Opera and LPA Life Member EY Bruce Carmichael 2019 • Venue Management Association (VMA) Virginia Lovett Classical Music Panel) Ann Tonks AM Economic Advisory Group – Sports, Events Andrew Kay AM 2019 • Victorian Association of Performing Arts Melbourne Theatre Company Independent LPA Life Member and Venues Centres (VAPAC) Patrick McIntyre Representation on Committees Kirsten Siddle (Contemporary Kim Tran (Secretariat) Sydney Theatre Company and Boards Management Committee Music Panel) LPA Director, Policy and Governance Shay Minster (Secretariat) LPA staff and representatives participate Richard Evans (Chair) Independent LPA Workplace Relations Advisor on industry boards and committees Australian Chamber Orchestra Gill Perkins including: John Kotzas Bell Shakespeare • ACCI Employment and Workplace Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) Evelyn Richardson Relations Committee Maria O’Connor CDP Theatre Productions, Ticketmaster Australasia LPA Chief Executive • ACCI Employment Education and Meeting Mozart, Andrew Threlfall Training Working Group Evelyn Richardson Photo Credit: StudioProse CDP Theatre Producers • ACCI Work Health and Safety Committee LPA Chief Executive Industry Futures Subcommittee • APRA Alternative Dispute Resolution Workplace Relations Committee Pathways Consultative Committee Richard Evans (Chair) Richard Evans (Chair) • Arts Wellbeing Collective Advisory Group Australian Chamber Orchestra Australian Chamber Orchestra • Australian Alliance for Wellness in Lisa Campbell Torben Brookman Entertainment (AAWE) Luckiest Productions GWB Entertainment • Child Employment Entertainment Michael Cassel Shaun Comerford Industry Working Party (Victoria) Michael Cassel Group Circa • Child Safe Sectors Leadership Group Adrian Collette AM Alicia Dodds (National) Australia Council for the Arts Queensland Performance Arts Centre • Deakin University Arts and Cultural Michael Coppel AM (QPAC) Management Advisory Board Live Nation Australasia Sue Donnelly • Live Music Roundtable (Victoria) Stephen Found Belvoir • Live Entertainment Industry Forum Foundation Theatres Judy Fuccilli (LEIF) John Kotzas Global Creatures • Music Festival Roundtable (New South Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) Phillipa Gowan Wales) Patrick McIntyre Louise Withers and Associates Sydney Theatre Company David Hamilton Maria O’Connor LPA Director, Workplace Relations Ticketmaster Australasia
42 LIVE PERFORMANCE AUSTRALIA ANNUAL REPORT 2019 – 2020 43 Member Resources
Agreements Guides • Casual Crew Collective Agreement • LPA Consumer Guide - Buying and Selling Tickets in the Ticket Resale Market • Code of Practice – Auditions in Australia • LPA Consumer Guide - Ticket Availability for Live Events • Crew Archival Recording Consent Form • LPA Guide – 408 Visa Information Pack • Fair Work Information Statement • LPA Guide – Australian Whistleblower Protections • MEAA – LPA Template Recording Agreement (COVID-19) 2020 • LPA Guide – Australian Privacy Principles • Performer’s Archival Recording Consent Form • LPA Guide – Arts Access Information Kit • LPA Guide – Child Safety in the Live Performance Industry • Performers’ Collective Agreement 2017 Codes of Practice • LPA Guide – COVID-19 Travel Exemption Requests • LPA Ticketing Code of Practice: Consumer Code – • LPA Guide – Disciplinary Procedures & Termination of Seventh Edition 1 October 2020 Employment • LPA Ticketing Code of Practice: Industry Code – • LPA COVIDSafe Guidelines for Auditions, Rehearsals and Seventh Edition 1 October 2020 Performances • LPA Code of Practice – To Prevent Workplace Discrimination, • LPA COVIDSafe Touring Guidelines • LPA Guide – Fair Work Bargaining Kit Harassment, Sexual Harassment and Bullying (Parts A & B) • LPA Guide – Guide to Touring • LPA Code of Practice – Child Employment in Live Entertainment • LPA Guide – Public Holidays Factsheets • LPA Guide – Safe Tix • LPA Factsheet – Annual Leave in Australia • LPA Guide – Safety Guidelines for the Entertainment and Events • LPA Factsheet – APRA Industry • PAC Australia Guidelines for COVID Safe Theatres Reports • LPA Factsheet – APRA AMCOS Festival Licence • LPA Report – Compliance with the Ticketing Code of Practice • LPA Factsheet – APRA Dramatic Context Licence • LPA Report – Size and Scope of the Live Performance Industry • LPA Factsheet – Australian Privacy Principles (2009) and (2012) • LPA Factsheet – Content Ratings and Warnings – Advice and • LPA Report – Ticket Attendance and Revenue Reports (2004 – Information for Members 2018) Templates • LPA Factsheet – Guide to Child Safety in the Live Performance • JobKeeper Enabling Agreement Letter Template - Alter days/time of work Industry • JobKeeper Enabling Agreement Letter Template - Annual leave Live Performance Australia® • LPA Factsheet – Investment Support for Live Performance • JobKeeper Enabling Directions Template Level 1, 15–17 Queen Street Industry • JobKeeper Enabling Directions Written Notice Template Melbourne Victoria 3000 • LPA Factsheet – Long Service Leave in Australia • JobKeeper Enabling Directions Template - Returning employees • LPA Factsheet – Mental Health Initiatives in the Performing Arts to their usual work arrangement Phone: +61 3 8614 2000 • MEAA – LPA Template Recording Agreement (COVID-19) 2020 • LPA Factsheet – Payment Card Surcharge Standards Email: [email protected] • LPA Template – COVID-19 Safety Plan • LPA Factsheet – Public Holidays • LPA Template – Code of Conduct - Employees • LPA Factsheet – Redundancy • LPA Template – Code of Conduct – Supervising Children www.liveperformance.com.au • LPA Factsheet – Superannuation in the Entertainment Industry • LPA Template – Employment Contracts www.helpmannawards.com.au • LPA Factsheet – Ticketing Compliance Checklist • LPA Template – Letter of Invitation • LPA Template – Social Media • LPA Factsheet – Ticketing FAQs • LPA Template – Standard Letter of Employment Wages • LPA Factsheet – Unpaid Work and Volunteers & Allowances Follow us on social media! • LPA Factsheet – What is Child Abuse? • Amusement, Events and Recreation Award 2010 Wage and Live Performance Australia • LPA Factsheet – Workers Compensation Allowance Summary Tables July 2019 LivePerformanceAustralia • Workplace Relations Brief: Live Performance Award vs PCA • Amusement, Events and Recreation Award 2010 with LPA commentary @LivePerfAust • Broadcasting, Recorded Entertainment and Cinemas Award 2010 Wages and Allowance Tables July 2019 @liveperformanceaustralia • Broadcasting, Recorded Entertainment and Cinemas Award 2010 with LPA commentary • Casual Crew Collective Agreement Wage Rates 2019 • Clerks – Private Sector Award 2010 Wages and Allowance Tables Helpmann Awards July 2019 • Clerks – Private Sector Award 2010 with LPA commentary TheHelpmannAwards • Live Performance Award 2010 Wage and Allowance Summary Tables 2019 @HelpmannAwards • Live Performance Award 2010 with LPA commentary • Performers’ Collective Agreement Allowances Tables 2019 @Helpmann_awards
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