ANNUAL REPORT 2015–16 PART ONE AT THE HEART OF A GLOBAL COMMUNITY OF MUSICIANS

Contents 04 Key Achievements 06 Chair’s Message 08 Chief Executive Officer’s Report 10 Program Highlights 14 Our Presenting Partners and Associates 15 Australian and World Premieres 16 Strategic Framework – Our Charter 16 Aspirations 16 Supporting Our Aspirations 18 Our Business Partners and Key Donors 19 Our Partners 20 Inspired Giving 22 Our People 27 Environmental Performance 29 Financial Summary 30 Statement of Corporate Governance

Accountable Officer’s Declaration In accordance with the Financial Management Act 1994, I am pleased to present Melbourne Recital Centre’s Annual Report for the year ending 30 June 2016.

Elizabeth Grainger Interim Chief Executive Officer Melbourne Recital Centre 30 August 2016

2 TOTAL ATTENDANCES

2012/2013 160,258

2013/2014 184,243

2014/2015 165,540

2015/2016 173,934

NUMBER OF INTERNATIONAL ENSEMBLES NUMBER OF AUSTRALIAN ENSEMBLES

2015/2016 2015/2016 103 366 2014/2015 2014/2015 102 362

NUMBER OF EDUCATIONAL & CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS NUMBER OF PUBLIC EVENTS 104 110 537 524 95 511 484

2013/2014 2014/2015 2015/2016

NUMBER OF DONATIONS MADE 6500 5214 3589

2013/2014 2014/2015 2015/2016 2012/2013 2013/2014 2014/2015 2015/2016

3 KEY ACHIEVEMENTS: REPORT AGAINST OUTPUT TARGETS

Melbourne Recital Centre holds in trust one of the world’s best spaces for the enjoyment of live music, and celebrates that role with a distinctive program of concerts, events and activities in many forms and genres. We envisage a future where music is at the heart of an inspired global community of musicians and audiences, and that the Centre inspires creativity, self-expression, learning and enrichment through music for people of all walks of life.

2014/15 Results 2015/16 Target 2015/16 Results

Expansive and distinctive programs and audience

Number of public events 524 500 537

Number of educational and children’s programs 104 95 110

Total attendances* 165,540 145,000 173,934

Participation by students* 13,256 12,000 12,087

Broadcast audience per broadcast 250,000 250,000 250,000

Website — unique site visitors* 615,851 380,000 523,416

To build our financial and service capacities

End of Year financial result 263,636 29,183 86,887

Total revenue 13,056,773 11,545,888 11,807,352

Development revenue 1,400,000 1,151,000 1,301,890

To deliver stakeholder value

Visitor satisfaction* 98% 92% 98%

Community engagement

Melbourne Recital Centre Members* 672 650 858

Volunteer hours* 350 650 656

To aspire to creative leadership, with emphasis on the Australian voice

Number of Australian ensembles 362 350 366

To build the Centre’s position in the international context

Number of international ensembles 102 80 103

*Portfolio Agencies Output — 2015/16 State Budget Paper No. 3

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5 CHAIR’S MESSAGE

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6 Candela Photography A total of 173,934 people from all walks of life visited the Mary also advocated for ambitious initiatives such as the Centre to experience the best place to hear Australia’s regular presentation of internationally-renowned chamber acclaimed music presenters and the Centre’s dynamic and orchestras and solo recitalists, the co-presentation of the diverse artistic program. annual Metropolis New Music Festival with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, and much more. Mary leaves behind Our 5% growth in attendance this year was driven by a legacy of a highly capable and dedicated organisation increased occupancies at a total of 537 events. Of these poised to be a leading force in the performing arts for the events, 231 were presented by our Key Presenting Partners, next decade and beyond. We, and Melbourne’s music Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, Australian Chamber community, are indebted to her. Orchestra, Australian String Quartet, Melbourne Chamber Orchestra, Melbourne Festival, Melbourne International In honour of her outstanding achievements at the Centre, Jazz Festival, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and Musica we have established the Mary Vallentine Limitless Stage Viva Australia; to an audience of 102,773. Fund, dedicated to bringing musicians and audiences together through digital broadcasts, webcasts, recordings Melbourne Recital Centre’s own presentation of 306 events and other forms of outreach. Launched in June, the fund also achieved an increase in attendance and ticketing has already attracted over $180,000 in pledges. revenue, through careful yield management and larger houses. This is consistent with the Centre’s strategy of The Centre’s incoming CEO, Euan Murdoch, begins in early maximising the potential of each concert we present, while September 2016. He brings a unique perspective as a maintaining a vibrant, sustainable Centre. performer, educator and arts administrator at major New Zealand music institutions. The Board and I are delighted to The Centre boasts one of the most representative and busy welcome him to Melbourne Recital Centre. programs of any venue in Australia. At an average of 10 events per week during our season, audiences can This wonderful venue belongs to the people of Victoria, and experience intimate chamber concerts by Victorian artists, Melbourne Recital Centre is grateful for the ongoing international soloists, beloved orchestras and headlining support of the State Government of Victoria and Minister contemporary stars. Engaging with the incredibly fertile for Creative Industries Martin Foley MP. Thanks also to the Victorian music scene and showcasing the best of Australia team at Creative Victoria, led by Andrew Abbott, whose and the world ensure that the Centre remains appealing to expertise and advocacy are essential to the success of a diverse community of music-lovers. Victoria’s artists and arts organisations through their Creative State strategy. I would like to pay tribute to retiring Board Director Julie Kantor. It is no exaggeration to say that the Centre’s artistic To my fellow Board members, my gratitude for giving your program owes its existence to Julie and her family’s time, wisdom and expertise so generously in support of the generosity with their founding gift to the Centre’s Public Centre. I also acknowledge all the staff whose skill and Fund and ongoing support. Julie Kantor served on the commitment ensures that every performance feels Board for nine years and has been one of the Centre’s most extraordinary and every visitor is warmly welcomed. committed and passionate friends. Julie’s advocacy and Creating a community of musicians and music-lovers is at love of the arts — especially music — has made Victoria a the centre of our vision. Thank you to everyone who has better place, maintaining and building on the example set joined us to be a part of our vision this year. by her grandmother, Dame Elisabeth Murdoch ac dbe. On behalf of the Centre, and of the audiences and musicians who are inspired by meeting here, thank you, Julie.

With great sadness we farewelled Mary Vallentine ao after six years of expert stewardship. Mary’s tenure as Chief Executive Officer since 2010 has seen the Centre flourish Kathryn Fagg and enjoy a period of sustained growth. Audiences grew Chair, Melbourne Recital Centre from around 100,000 in 2010 to 173,000 today, and they join us for a vastly diversified range of musical genres. Mary championed a deep and ongoing collaboration with Melbourne’s music community, expressed in the Local Heroes and Southbank Series co-presentations with dozens of Victorian and Australian chamber ensembles.

7 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT

Melbourne Recital Centre’s seventh year of operation continued to consolidate its position as one of the world’s great music venues, and one of Melbourne’s most exciting places to enjoy live performance.

The Centre acts as an artistic leader, a flexible collaborator and the heart of a community of music-lovers and performers.

In all, some 71,161 people enjoyed Melbourne Recital Centre’s own presentations this year — a modest year-on-year increase in attendance, comprising 40 per cent of the total attendance (173,934) at the Centre. Box office revenue for the period increased by over 10 per cent to $3.1m. This result, in combination with our venue hire, fundraising and other commercial operations has generated a surplus of $86,887.

The Centre’s constantly evolving program allows us to balance ambitious and challenging events which extend the art form with a diverse range of performances reflecting the sensibilities of our city’s avid concert-goers. In 2015/16 these performers included singer- songwriter Cat Power, Malian rockers Songhoy Blues, indie-country singer Natalie Prass, the legendary bluesman Taj Mahal and the visceral ambient soundscapes of Godspeed You! Black Emperor. This is only a small — though characteristically eclectic — sample of the year’s many highlights.

In September, the Centre presented its new commission, A State of Grace: The Music of Tim and Jeff Buckley, with the generous support of the Hugh Williamson Creative Production Fund. An ensemble cast including Martha Wainwright, Camille O’Sullivan, Willy Mason, Casper Clausen and Steve Kilby joined Gary Lucas and his band Gods and Monsters to celebrate the life and music of the father and son rock icons. The Centre hosted the world premiere before the concert toured Sydney, Canberra and Brisbane as part of the Brisbane Festival. We are delighted that A State of Grace was nominated for a prestigious Helpmann Award in the Best Australian Contemporary Concert category.

8 Several of our classical performers have also been singled including Mildura, with further regions and towns yet to be out for acclaim at the 2016 Helpmanns: baritone Florian confirmed. In addition to the concerts, there will be Boesch and pianist Malcolm Martineau’s thrilling readings meet-the-artist and master class-style events for regional of the three great Schubert song cycles and pianist students supported by the Victorian Government’s Touring Pierre-Laurent Aimard’s magisterial performance of Olivier Victoria program, expanding the overall reach of this Messiaen’s Vingt regards sur l’enfant-Jesus which won the program to more than 3000 Victorians. award for Best Individual Classical Performance. Both Our competitions and master classes for young concerts were part of the Centre’s Great Performers series, musicians, and activities for the elderly, people with unique in its focus on the art of the solo recital. disabilities and socially disadvantaged adults and We were also delighted to present period music ensemble children continue to provide profound and enriching Concerto Italiano led by Rinaldo Alessandrini in a musical experiences to those who benefit from them luminous account of Monteverdi’s Vespro della Beata most. This important part of the Centre’s mission is Virgine to rapt full houses. These annual Signature Events made possible by the support of our donors. Thank you are occasions for audiences to encounter the very best for your generosity. chamber orchestras and ensembles in the world. They I also acknowledge the Centre’s executive directors require significant investments, and we are fortunate to whose exceptional teamwork, expertise and have generous patrons who make these performances commitment make the Centre thrive. During the year possible. we farewelled Nesreen Bottriell, our Director of While our outlook is global, the heart of Melbourne Recital Corporate Services and welcomed Sandra Stoklossa to Centre is the hundreds of Victorian and Australian the same role. musicians we present each year. Local Heroes continues to This is my final report for Melbourne Recital Centre as I provide a platform for dozens of Melbourne-based retire from full-time employment from July 2016. The six ensembles. In 2016, we expanded our Salon chamber years I have spent leading the Centre have been activities to include the Southbank Series, showcasing inspiring and challenging. I am immensely grateful to Australia’s dynamic chamber ensembles. The Centre also the entire staff for their hard work and their passion for partnered with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra for making the Centre the very best place to experience live the Metropolis New Music Festival to explore music in the music. city, featuring the sounds of urban spaces from the 14th to the 21st centuries. I also express my appreciation to our Chair, Kathryn Fagg, and the entire Board of Directors for the sound We farewelled one partnership and kindled a new one for advice and unfailing support they generously provide. our beloved Mostly Mozart orchestral matinee series. We I look forward to my continued relationship with presented the last Mostly Mozart with Orchestra Victoria in December 2015. The Orchestra’s strategy has taken it in Melbourne and the Centre as an audience member and another direction and we wish them well and thank them as a supporter. Hearing music in this superb venue has for their joyous music-making and for their committed become incredibly important to me, as I know it is for collaboration over three seasons. We are excited to many more Victorians. continue the series with the brilliant young musicians of Finally, thank you to the people who come to our venue the Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM), led by both to perform and to listen. The relationship between Academy faculty members and guest directors/performers. musician and hearer is exquisitely intimate and The enthusiasm, skill and passion of the ANAM Orchestra interdependent. Melbourne Recital Centre’s role is to has been warmly embraced by audiences. Thank you to all nurture that relationship, bringing musicians and our Key Presenting Partners, the organisations that bring audiences closer and facilitating a profound so much life and unforgettable music to the Centre. understanding and appreciation of the art of The Centre has continued and expanded its vital education performing and the art of hearing. On behalf of and outreach programs, providing musical experience for Melbourne Recital Centre, thank you for joining us and people of all ages, stages and geographical locations. thank you for performing this year. Support from RACV is now enabling us to take the regional programming activities begun in 2014/15 to even more venues across Victoria. RACV Music for Victoria will be presented in at least five regional Victorian areas between 2016 and 2018 including the Yarra Ranges; Central Victoria Mary Vallentine ao including Castlemaine and Daylesford and the Northwest Chief Executive Officer

9 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Melbourne Recital Centre consolidated its reputation as one of Australia’s most exciting presenters across a broad range of music, representing the pinnacle of the art form as practised by Australian and international performers.

Concerto Italiano rehearse in Elisabeth Murdoch Hall Melbourne Guitar Quartet, Local Heroes

Melbourne Recital Centre is a venue of, and for, the 21st Metropolis New Music Festival — century: celebrating the past, welcoming the present and Music in the City imagining the future; a place where artists and audiences The 2016 Metropolis New Music Festival showcased works are invited to engage, challenge and explore. written for, of and about the city. Our annual collaboration with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra saw us present 13 Signature Events Australian premieres and 17 world premieres. The Our Signature Events showcase outstanding large-scale Australian Art Orchestra collaborated with Canadian international concerts, positioning the Centre as a key turntablist and composer Nicole Lizée in an extensive venue on the international touring circuit. In 2016 we program of her works. In celebration of the city, we presented two performances of Monteverdi’s iconic and opened up our foyers to performances by Melbourne-based ground-breaking Vespro della Beata Virgine, performed by singer-songwriters to showcase their compositions and Concerto Italiano, directed by Rinaldo Alessandrini. performances, and introduced a series of free and late Melbourne Recital Centre partnered with Perth night events. International Arts Festival and the New Zealand Festival to present these east-coast exclusive concerts. These Local Heroes, Spotlight, Southbank Series performances saw standing ovations each night, Our innovative Local Heroes and Spotlight Series continued celebrating and acknowledging the outstanding to grow in diversity and numbers, and we introduced a new performances from these singers and instrumentalists. strand — the Southbank Series — to focus on ensembles and performers from interstate. These programs provide a Great Performers platform for Victorian and Australian ensembles by Our Great Performers series continues to lead the way in subsidising presentation costs, providing a guaranteed fee Australia as a platform for solo recitalists to present their and support in promotion and audience development. The artistry in this most intimate art form. Florian Boesch and Spotlight Series showcases emerging ensembles and those Malcolm Martineau gave three outstanding performances new to the Centre in one-off performances, exposing of Schubert’s great song cycles — Winterreise, Die schöne audiences to the fascinating new artistic voices and mullerin and Schwanengesang — in July. We welcomed repertoire. Cameron Carpenter and his International Travelling Organ, pianists Garrick Ohlsson, Dejan Lazić, Alexander Gavrylyuk and Pierre-Laurent Aimard, and soprano Camilla Tilling joined by guest pianist Leigh Harrold.

10 Contemporary Our annual collaboration with Melbourne Music Week, Melbourne Recital Centre celebrates ambition and supported by City of Melbourne, showcased German sound excellence, marrying artists interested in stretching the artist Robert Henke’s Lumière II, which pushed the edges of concept of performance and genre in the best place to hear a concert and visual art experience with lasers. German and see it. Improved technical work and custom treatments, prepared-pianist Hauschka, also found an ideal home in the making Elisabeth Murdoch Hall better suited to Elisabeth Murdoch Hall enthralling audiences with his contemporary shows, with an increased focus on innovative and playful compositions. strengthening the contemporary program were the key Dedicated to exploring the genres of jazz and blues and drivers. their offspring — funk, soul, fusion and pop — our jazz Establishing a reputation as one of Melbourne’s most stream featured intimate cabaret-style concerts from exciting places to hear contemporary music, the Centre leading Australian groups including Julia Messenger, Hetty presented a strong program of diverse artists, including: Kate, Barney McAll, Julian Wilson Trio, and Stephen post-rock Montreal outfit Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Magnusson and James Sherlock with the support of the Americana Grammy winning singer-songwriter Jason Isbell, Melbourne Jazz Co-operative. the enigmatic Cat Power, electronica outfit Poliça, rhythm Two performances of A State of Grace: the music of Tim and and blues singer Lisa Fischer with her band Grand Baton, Jeff Buckley, were created and presented by the Centre in blues legend Taj Mahal, South African a capella group September 2015. These performances were commissioned Ladysmith Black Mambazo and the gospel group Blind Boys by Melbourne Recital Centre with the support of the Hugh Of Alabama. Williamson Foundation Creative Production Fund. Melbourne Recital Centre also created a new contemporary series In Conversation, with the support of the Amplify program that fosters creative conversations about music, the music industry and beyond, recorded live and available for podcast. The series commenced with legendary experimental minimalist trio The Necks, and most recently we presented acclaimed Australian artists Lisa Gerrard and Dave Graney.

The Necks, In Conversation

Taj Mahal A State of Grace

11 José Carbó, Slava & Leonard Grigoryan

Australian Brandenburg Orchestra Songhoy Blues

Steve Earl Share More Music Kristian Chong & Natsuko Yoshimoto American Songbook Accelerando, our learning program for gifted and talented We celebrated music from the American Songbook, with Years 10, 11 and 12 students enrolled in government schools, performances from Anthony de Mare in his Liaisons passed its milestone with a Salon recital from the Project, featuring dozens of arrangements of Sondheim’s participants. This program encompasses individual songs for solo piano in 2016. In American Songbook July coaching, workshops on marketing and promotion, access 2015, Bobby Fox and Michael Falzon performed Bacharach to professional staff at the Centre, and tickets to concerts and Costello’s Painted from Memory and countertenor and master classes. This program, supported by the cabaret artist Mama Alto gave a compelling interpretation Department of Education and the Sentinel Foundation, has of the Billie Holiday songbook. provided unique and effective training and guidance for these young students, and we are pleased to be well World Music advanced into the second year of this three-year program. World music continues to grow at the Centre. In 2015/16 we Music Play, our annual music festival for young people, once presented thrilling Colombian jazz harpist Edmar again delighted and engaged audiences with a suite of Castaneda in his Australian debut tour. We continue to age-specific events. Jay Laga’aia, Space Symphony and Jazz partner with the Nataraj Cultural Centre to present Spirit of up Your Kids were presented in Elisabeth Murdoch Hall. We India. José Carbó and Slava and Leonard Grigoryan reprised were pleased to introduce workshops for children with their showcase of Latin-American tango and popular song autism and to welcome back Yalka Dayan indigenous and Malian rock band Songhoy Blues sang about the cultural workshops for children. experience of refugees and the vitality of their heritage and traditions. Key Presenting Partners Our Key Presenting Partners continue to enhance the lives Mostly Mozart of Melbourne’s music lovers, presenting a wide range of Our popular matinee series Mostly Mozart continued this performances throughout the year. Australian Brandenburg year. And while we were sad to see the end of the Orchestra, Musica Viva, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, partnership with Orchestra Victoria after four years of Melbourne Chamber Orchestra, Australian String Quartet superb performances, we are pleased to partner with the and the Australian Chamber Orchestra performed to over Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM) to present 100,000 attendees at the Centre during 2015/16. We concerts in this series. The partnership began in superb continue to work closely with the Melbourne International fashion with new artistic director Nick Deutsch leading the Jazz Festival and Melbourne Festival, contributing to the ensemble, and Paavali Jumpannen performing Beethoven’s Centre’s artistic vibrancy and consolidating its leading Emperor piano concerto. position in Australian music-making. Learning and Access Beyond the Centre The Centre’s Learning and Access program continues to A key strategic direction for the Centre is to develop and provide outstanding music programs to Victorians of all expand our concerts beyond the confines of our venue, ages and backgrounds. Share the Music, the Centre’s giving opportunities to regional audiences to experience ongoing ticket and transport subsidy scheme, supported the very best that Victorian, Australian and international the attendance of 1210 adults and children from a range of artists have to offer. Our second year of partnership with schools and 26 community organisations throughout the Yarra Ranges Council saw us present 11 performances Victoria. A program of backstage tours, meet the artist across four venues — The Memo Healesville; Burrinja opportunities and Q&A sessions were offered to Upwey; Warburton Arts Centre; and Montrose Town Centre. participants. Melbourne Recital Centre was also invited to present at Showcase Victoria, and made a number of connections with Our Education Week program featured the Marimba Taters, regional presenters with a view to presenting expanded a group of students from Tate Street Primary School in regional touring in 2016/17. We are grateful for the support Geelong, playing their own handmade percussion of Creative Victoria and RACV Music for Victoria in instruments. Children’s Week featured Yalka Dayan, an developing this important strand of programming. indigenous exploration of song and storytelling.

The Centre has made its learning resources available online at melbournerecital.com.au/learning.

Our Music Always (formerly Share More Music) program reached over 682 senior Victorians both ‘in-resi’ and at the Centre. We presented concerts for residents at Multicultural Aged Care Services Geelong, Emmy Monash Aged Care and Wesley St Marks.

13 OUR PRESENTING PARTNERS AND ASSOCIATES

123 Agency Cosmo Cosmolino Letter String Quartet, The Opening Gambit Music Abstract Touring Pty Ltd Daniel de Borah Lina's Music House Pty Ltd Our Lady of Mercy College Accademia Arcadia David Bridie Live Nation Australasia PTY LTD Paddy Mann Alma Mater David Jones Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak Perhimpunan Pelajar Indonesia Andrea Keller Down-Under Concert Direction Louisa Rankin Australia (PPIA) ­— Victoria Andrew McKinnon Presentations Duet Productions Pty Ltd Love Police Touring Peter Jopling Animals Asia Foundation Duo Chamber Melange Loving-Kindness and Plexus (Australia) Elevator Studios Pty Ltd Compassion Society Inc. (LACSI) Press, Play Anja and Zlatna Elisa Rodger Lowther Hall Anglican Quartz Grammar School anon. ELISION Reuben Zylberszpic Ludovico's Band APRA AMCOS Emmerson-Lifschitz Duo, The Roger Young Luke Howard Arcadia Quintet Endeavour Trio Royal Melbourne Hospital Lyrebird Music (Michael Johnson) Foundation Arelmedia Management / Ensemble Gombert Arelmusic Mama Alto Ruth Roshan and Tango Noir Ensemble Liaison Aura Go Manins and Gould Sacré Coeur Eventcepts Pty Ltd Australia Northern Europe Matthew Sheens School of Hard Knocks Ltd Evergreen Ensemble Liaisons Melba Opera Trust Select Music Fat Rain Music (Adam Simmons) Australia Piano Quartet Melbourne Art Song Collective Seraphim Trio Feel Presents Australian Art Orchestra Melbourne Bach Choir Skyhigh Promotions Fem Belling Australian Baroque Brass Melbourne Chamber Orchestra Song Company, The Festival of Beautiful Sound Australian Boys Choral Institute (MCO) Songmakers Australia Fine Blue Thread Australian Brandenburg Melbourne Girls Grammar Southern Cross Soloists Orchestra Firebird Trio Melbourne Guitar Quartet Speak Percussion Australian Brass Quintet Flinders Quartet Melbourne Health St Catherine's School Australian Broadcasting Forest Collective Melbourne International Festival St. Michael's Grammar School Corporation Frontier Touring of the Arts Ltd Stewart Kelly Australian Chamber Orchestra Gian Slater Melbourne International Jazz (ACO) Stiletto Sisters Trio Grigoryan Brothers Festival Australian National Academy Storeyboard Entertainment P/L Haileybury Melbourne Jazz Co-operative Of Music Streeton Trio Hamer Quartet Melbourne Music Week Australian School of Sutherland Trio Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Performing Arts Handsome Tours Pty Ltd Syzygy Ensemble Australian String Quartet (ASQ) Hetty Kate Melbourne Welsh Male Choir The Shannon Company Australian Voices, The Hoang Pham Melbourne Winds This Space Event Studio P/L AWR Music Productions LCC Hubei Association of Melbourne Inc Melissa Doecke Tinalley String Quartet Benaud Trio Huon Quartet Michael Johnson Trinity College, The University BottledSnail Productions Inc of Melbourne Inventi Ensemble Michael Kieran Harvey Brighton Dance Academy Trio Anima Mundi Joe and Zoe Michael Lynch Brighton Grammar School University of Melbourne Johanna Selleck Monash University Sir Zelman Camberwell Anglican Girls' Cowen School of Music Vanessa Tomilnson Grammar School JSM Musical Society Inc (Melbourne String Ensemble) Monique di Mattina Victorian College of the Arts Carey Baptist Grammar School Secondary School Julien Wilson Trio Musica Viva Australia Caroline Moore Victorian Curriculum & Karen Van Spall Nadia Ratsimandresy Castiglione Arts and Culture Assessment Authority (VCAA) Natalie Carolan Trio Pty Ltd Kegelstatt Ensemble Victorian Opera Nataraj Cultural Centre Caulfield Grammar School Kenji Fujimura and Elizabeth Welsh Choir of Victoria Sellars New Palm Court Orchestra, The Chamber Music Australia Wesley College Kimba Griffiths New Zealand Chamber Soloists Chris Hooper Promotions Westbourne Grammar School Kristian Chong Nguyen and Vu Publishers Pty Ltd Chris McNulty Wilma Smith and Friends La Compania Australia Noel Hadden Fidge Christ Church Grammar School Zulya and The Children Latitude 37 North of North Con Kalamaris of the Underground Lauriston Girls' School Ogham Soup Consulate General of P.R. China (Melbourne) Les Gyori Omega Ensemble

14 AUSTRALIAN AND WORLD PREMIERES

Composer Title Date Composer Title Date Sally Greenaway Seven Great Inventions of 26/04/2016 Steve Reich Finishing the Hat — Two Pianos ° 24/06/2016 the Modern Industrial Age + Wally Gunn Blood + 28/05/2016 David Rakowski The Ladies Who Lunch ° 24/06/2016 Andrea Keller Suite for Letter + 28/05/2016 Eve Beglarian Perpetual Happiness ° 24/06/2016 Ade Vincent/Lior Song Cycle: 'Do not go gentle into 4/05/2016 Eric Rockwell You Could Drive A Person Crazy ° 24/06/2016 that good night' & 'Do not Go' + Atticus Bastow New Work + 9/05/2016 Wynton Marsalis That Old Piano Roll ° 24/06/2016 Nicole Lizee 8-Bit Urbex + 9/05/2016 Derek Bermel Sorry/Grateful ° 24/06/2016 Nicole Lizee Karappo Okesutura + 9/05/2016 Mary Ellen Childs Now ° 24/06/2016 Peter Knight Diomira + 9/05/2016 Fred Hersch No One Is Alone ° 24/06/2016 Austin Bucket Virtuoso Pause + 9/05/2016 Jake Heggie I’m Excited. No You’re Not. ° 24/06/2016 Aaron Cassidy The Wreck of former Boundaries + 10/05/2016 Phil Kline Paraphrase (Someone in a Tree) ° 25/06/2016 Robert Davidson City Portraits + 14/05/2016 Daniel Bernard Another Hundred People ° 25/06/2016 Roumain Philip Venables Fu** Forever ° 18/05/2016 Ethan Iverson Send in the Clowns ° 25/06/2016 Philip Venables Fight Music ° 18/05/2016 Ricardo Lorenz The Worst [Empanadas] in London ° 25/06/2016 Jesmond Grixti Ritrovandomi Perdendomi — 11/05/2016 Frederic Rzewski I’m Still Here ° 25/06/2016 Un Viaggio Dentro Di Me + Andrew Batt Rawden Relentless City: Sydney + 11/05/2016 David Shire Love is in the Air ° 25/06/2016 James Wade The Good Knows its Season + 11/05/2016 Duncan Sheik Johanna in Space ° 25/06/2016 Graeme Koehne Love Song + 11/05/2016 Mason Bates Very put together ° 25/06/2016 John Parker Metropolis Vignettes + 11/05/2016 Annie Gosfield A Bowler Hat ° 25/06/2016 Stephen Newton & New Work + 11/05/2016 Mark Anthony Pretty Woman ° 25/06/2016 Hue Blanes Turnage Jacob ter Veldhuis Tatatata ° 12/05/2016 Kenji Bunch The Demon Barber ° 25/06/2016 Anna Clyne 1987 ° 12/05/2016 Andy Akiho Into the Woods ° 25/06/2016 Charlotte Bray The Upflight of Butterflies ° 12/05/2016 Ricky Ian Gordon Every Day A Little Death ° 25/06/2016 Song Company The Cries of Melbourne + 19/05/2016 Nils Vigeland Merrily We Roll Along ° 25/06/2016 Michael Kieran Harvey From The Walls of Di + 20/05/2016 Rodney Sharman Notes on ‘Beautiful’ ° 25/06/2016 Michael Kieran Harvey Budapest Sunrise + 20/05/2016 Gabriel Kahane Being Alive ° 25/06/2016 Les Craythorn, Peter Homage to Brian Brown + 23/04/2016 Steve Reich Finishing the Hat — Two Pianos ° 25/06/2016 Neville, Ken Murray, Joel Brennan & Don Imme Matthew Westwood Quartet for harpsichord, 16/11/2015 Thomas Newman Not While I’m Around ° 25/06/2016 flute, violin, cello+ Tom Henry Scenes from a Poet's Life + 26/10/2015 Jherek Bischoff The Ballad of Guiteau ° 25/06/2016 Lachlan Davidson Trio for Fred + 1/07/2015 Michael Daugherty Everybody’s Got the Right ° 25/06/2016 Tony Gould Trio for Stefan + 1/07/2015 Paul Moravec I Think About You ° 25/06/2016 Luke Howard Faithful Unto Death + 1/07/2015 Anthony de Mare Sunday in the Park ~ Passages ° 25/06/2016 Martin Kay The Burrow + 1/07/2015 Unsuk Chin Graffiti° 14/05/2016 Allan Zavod Flurry + 1/07/2015 Michael Daugherty Sunset Strip ° 14/05/2016 Phillip Garbe Intermezzo + 21/09/2015 Steve Reich City Life ° 14/05/2016 Joe Chindamo Triologues + 21/09/2015 Michael Kurth Everything Lasts Forever ° 18/05/2016 Mary Finsterer Nobility + 21/09/2015 Jennifer Higdon City Scape ° 18/05/2016 Kevin March Une Petite Sonate + 21/09/2015 Olvier Knussen The Way to Castle Yonder ° 18/05/2016 Ian Munro Schubertiades + 21/09/2015 Barry Conyngham Diasporas + 21/05/2016 William Bolcom A Little Night Fughetta ° 24/06/2016 Heiner Goebbels Samplersuite ° 21/05/2016 Nico Muhly Color and Light ° 24/06/2016 + World premiere ° Australian premiere

15 STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK – OUR CHARTER

VISION KEY INITIATIVES AND PROJECTS: Melbourne Recital Centre is at the heart of an inspired SUPPORTING OUR ASPIRATIONS global community of musicians and audiences. Recognised as one of the world’s greatest music venues MISSION As the finest acoustic space in Australia and one of the best Melbourne Recital Centre inspires creativity, self- worldwide, Melbourne Recital Centre continues to extend expression, learning and enrichment through music for its reputation among musicians, ensembles and audiences people of all walks of life. both nationally and internationally as The Best Place to Hear and the best place to perform. The Centre’s unique PURPOSE positioning as an excellent performance space for music of many genres sets it apart from many other music venues. Melbourne Recital Centre’s objective is the promotion of fine music through the presentation and commissioning • Hosted 298 concerts featuring international of musical works, performances and programming, and performers in classical, jazz and contemporary genres the promotion of the Centre. including acclaimed ensemble Concerto Italiano (Italy), Songhoy Blues (Mali), Cat Power (USA), Dejan Lazic It is the custodian for the State-owned building and is (Croatia), Edmar Castaneda (Colombia) and responsible for planning and managing the operations Pierre-Laurent Aimard (France). of the Centre as a purpose-built venue and assists in • Exclusively music-focused and diverse program raising funds to support the delivery of these objectives. continues to make it unique in Australia. Melbourne Recital Centre represents and promotes the • Commissioned a major new production, A State of Grace: interests of music patrons, users and the music community The Music of Tim and Jeff Buckley, which premiered at of Victoria including the identification of relevant Melbourne Recital Centre and toured to Brisbane’s QPAC infrastructure needs and the appropriate future planning. as part of the Brisbane Festival, Sydney and Canberra. It presents opportunities for nurturing emerging Australian • Feedback from performers regularly praised our staff and creative and performing artists. Its forward programming the superb quality of the venue. The Centre has a growing strategy is designed to attract audiences who reflect the reputation among international musicians, and high broad geographic, economic, social and cultural diversity awareness and excellent reputation among Australian of Victoria, as well as interstate and international visitors. musicians. ASPIRATIONS • Our website received 523,416 visits of which seven per cent were from outside of Australia. 1. Recognised as one of the world’s greatest music venues Nurture and inspire our diverse audiences 2. Nurture and inspire our diverse audiences The Centre engages the broadest audience to experience performances that reflect and extend their musical 3. Acclaimed and trusted for superb programs interests and provide a context to enrich the concert 4. Creative leader for artists, audiences and supporters experience through pre-concert talks, printed programs, 5. Securing the future of Melbourne Recital Centre online resource materials, an iPhone app, concert streaming and music appreciation workshops. With a commitment to quality and diversity, our programs range from the traditional to the contemporary, from early music through jazz to the very newest works performed by artists who specialise in their chosen field.

• 1210 guests of Share the Music through partnerships with 26 community organisations. • Began partnerships with RACV and Touring Victoria to extend and deepen regional activity.

16 • Ninety-eight per cent of visitors were satisfied with their in Melbourne. We are committed to developing the market experiences at Melbourne Recital Centre. for fine music in Melbourne and Australia to ensure that the • Geographical penetration: 1891 unique postcodes vibrant program finds an enthusiastic audience. represented on the database, a 4.3% increase year on year. • Presented or hosted 366 performances featuring • On average the proportion of new to repeat customers Australian artists. purchasing through the Centre’s box office was 53 per cent • Presented or hosted 103 performances featuring new and 47 per cent repeat. international artists. There are now 858 Melbourne Recital Centre Members, a • • Presented 45 Australian premieres and 34 world 27% per cent increase on the previous year. premieres. A growing program for people of all ages presented at • • Donor-supported master classes with Pinchas Zukerman, the Centre and at venues in regional Victoria. Share More Camilla Tilling and Midori gave Victorian students the Music takes live performance to people whose age or opportunity to learn from world-class soloists. mobility makes attendance at the venue challenging. Free artist talks, pre-concert presentations and lectures Music Play introduces our youngest audiences to the fun • extended and enhanced audience’s understanding of of listening to and making music. music. • The Centre remains the performance venue of choice for Presentations at industry conferences and showcases a range of schools and community organisations. • engaged the sector with the Centre. Acclaimed and trusted for superb programs • Local Heroes, Southbank Series and Spotlight Series built Melbourne Recital Centre’s music program delivers a audiences for Victorian and Australian ensembles and diverse range of music and genres which is recognised as provided regional performance opportunities. relevant, expansive and distinctive. The Centre’s programs • Co-presented Metropolis New Music Festival with MSO reflect and extend the musical interests of people from all showcasing new music performed by Melbourne walks of life, and concerts are enriched by talks, program ensembles and singer-songwriters. notes and other resources. We are committed to quality and diversity, and our programs range from the traditional Securing the future of Melbourne Recital Centre to the contemporary. As the custodians of this magnificent building, Melbourne Recital Centre oversees its management and ensures that • We hosted or presented 537 events in 2015/16. operations are effectively managed. We attract and nurture • Attracted 173,934 attendances. partnerships and philanthropic support to enable the • Presented or hosted 103 international ensembles in genres delivery of our objectives, aspirations and priorities. including jazz, rock, world music and classical. • Recurring income from philanthropy and corporate • 12,087 students participated in or enjoyed a performance sponsorship increased by 8 per cent compared to the at Melbourne Recital Centre. previous year and now represents 12 per cent of the • There were 110 educational or children’s events at Centre’s total income. Melbourne Recital Centre. • Over 6000 donations were made to the Centre in 2015/16, • Presented or facilitated performances in regional Victoria up from 5000 the previous year. to a total audience of more than 750. • The Centre itself presented over 55 per cent of the • The Centre provides free programs for nearly all its concerts and events taking place at the Centre. This concerts, pre-concert talks at Great Performers and select investment in a vibrant music scene for Victoria was Signature Events. The Centre presented free Music on supported entirely by ticket sales, philanthropy and the Mind talks exploring music, the brain and psychology sponsorship. in collaboration with the University of Melbourne and • Secured an ongoing additional $500,000 for the Centre’s In Conversation events with contemporary musicians in operating grant from the State Government of Victoria. partnership with APRA AMCOS and our Amplify program. • Continued to build relationships with a range of Creative leader for artists, audiences communities welcoming performances from many and supporters ethnically diverse cultures celebrating their musical heritage. We aspire to lead the community of presenters, venues and companies to ensure that audiences can experience the • Fostered strong relationships with the education sector, best and most stimulating music from different musical in particular key tertiary and secondary education and genres. We are committed to building an extensive training institutions such as the Australian National community of corporate and philanthropic supporters Academy of Music (ANAM), Melbourne Conservatorium whose mission and vision align with ours. In partnership of Music and the Victorian College of the Arts Secondary with artists and ensembles, we present leading Victorian School. artists, developing the Centre as the creative hub for music

17 OUR BUSINESS PARTNERS AND KEY DONORS

Enthusiasm, joy, happiness, excitement, deeply immersive presentations, including the exciting September 2015 and emotionally enriching… production A State of Grace: The Music of Tim and Jeff These are the feelings concert-goers expressed when Buckley; The William Buckland Foundation’s support of asked how attending concerts at Melbourne Recital Centre Music Always and Share More Music helped bring the impacts their wellbeing. A 2016 study conducted by Centre’s music to over 1800 people who wouldn’t otherwise The University of Melbourne found that 92 per cent be able to access it; and Newsboys Foundation ensured of concert-goers felt their personal wellbeing was more opportunities for music training and performance significantly enhanced as a direct result of their were available to secondary students living in regional experiences at the Centre. Victoria.

Our community of close to 6000 sponsors and donors are The Centre is grateful to each of its 250 individual patrons essential partners in bringing these transformative shared whose support ensures a vibrant and diverse music experiences of music to over 170,000 people from all walks program of over 500 concerts and events each year. I would of life, both at the Centre in Melbourne’s Arts Precinct and like to particularly acknowledge Benefactor Patrons Yvonne increasingly in community settings throughout Victoria von Hartel am, Robert Peck am and Betty Amsden ao for and online. their exceptional leadership this year. They are joined by Eva Besen ao & Marc Besen ac, The John & Jennifer Development income for the year was $1.3 million, which Brukner Foundation, Krystyna Campbell-Pretty, The Klein represented an increase of 7 per cent in recurrent funding, Family Foundation, Naomi Milgrom ao, The Louise & excluding bequests. With this growth came a number of Martyn Myer Foundation, Allan Myers ac qc & Maria Myers exciting innovations, including a new fund established to ac, Lady Primrose Potter ac, Margaret Ross am & Dr Ian honour departing CEO Mary Vallentine’s wonderful Ross, Kim Williams ao, Skipp Williamson and Carol Haynes contribution to music in Melbourne. as leading patrons of the Centre, whose exceptional The Mary Vallentine Limitless Stage Fund was launched in generosity inspires so many and ensures the Centre’s June 2016 to support projects of the Centre that provide capacity to pursue its mission. opportunities for outstanding artists to reach broader Syndicated giving grew strongly this year with the Legal audiences, via digital broadcast or other forms of outreach, Friends of Melbourne Recital Centre group now numbering realising the limitless potential for musicians to move, 25. Their support made possible Malcolm Martineau and inspire and educate. At June 30, 45 pledges totalling Florian Boesch’s unforgettable Schubert song cycle as part $180,000 had been received; a wonderful testament to of Great Performers. They were joined by two new groups Mary’s outstanding legacy and a valuable resource for the — Ensemble Giovane which supports Great Performers Centre to draw on as it reaches out to new audiences. master classes for young Australian artists and Amplify a A new regional touring program and a strengthened Bach program to support the connection of contemporary Competition were initiated due to new partnerships with singer-songwriters to the wonderful contemporary artists RACV, the Touring Victoria Fund and the Australian Bach that now regularly perform at the Centre. Society. They join long time Business Partners Etihad We are grateful for our outstanding community of Airways, Audi Centre Melbourne/Brighton, City of supporters that enables the Centre and its music to reach Melbourne, Ashurst, erd, The Langham Melbourne and further and impact more strongly on the lives of all Nous Group. Victorians. Together we are creating a vibrant community Trusts and Foundations continued to support significant of music-lovers around Victoria and increasingly around new programming at the Centre. Annamila Pty Ltd has the globe. made possible the Centre’s first dedicated celebration of Indigenous music; The Hugh Williamson Creative Production Fund enabled large-scale productions and commissions that have resulted in two acclaimed Margaret Farren-Price Chair, Development Advisory Committee

18 OUR PARTNERS 1 July 2015 – 30 June 2016

Thank you Melbourne Recital Centre acknowledges the generous support of its business partners, philanthropic supporters and patrons. Founding Patron The Late Dame Elisabeth Murdoch ac dbe

Board Members Kathryn Fagg, Chair Joseph Corponi Margaret Farren-Price Peter Bartlett The Hon Mary Delahunty Julie Kantor Stephen Carpenter Paul Donnelly Eda Ritchie am

Founding Benefactors Principal Government Partner The Kantor Family Helen Macpherson Smith Trust The Calvert-Jones Family Robert Salzer Foundation Lyn Williams am The Hugh Williamson Foundation

Business Partners International Airline Partner Presenting Partner

Supporting Partners

  

Program Partners

Foundations

THE HUGH THE MARIAN & THE MARGARET THE MERLYN WILLIAMSON E.H. FLACK TRUST LAWRENCE BEQUEST MYER FUND FOUNDATION

THE SENTINEL THE URSULA THE VIZARD FOUNDATION HOFF INSTITUTE FOUNDATION

7th Birthday Gala Dinner Partners Audi Centre Melbourne/Brighton The Leading Hotels of the World Group Allan Myers ac qc & Maria Myers ac Blondie Lee Ho Fook Piper Heidsieck Champagne Brisbane Baroque 2016 Victor Liong Royal Mail Hotel Jennifer Brukner David Mackintosh Leo Schofield am Het Concertgebouw Naomi Milgrom ao TarraWarra Estate Conservatorium Hotel, Amsterdam Mossgreen Universal Etihad Airways Ian Munro Victoria Whitelaw Beautiful Flowers Zoe Knighton

19 INSPIRED GIVING

LEADERSHIP CIRCLES MUSIC CIRCLE The Hon Alex Chernov ac qc & ELISABETH MURDOCH Mrs Elizabeth Chernov The Leadership Circles comprise PATRONS PROGRAM CREATIVE individual donors whose lead Providing support essential to the Maxine Cooper & Michael Wright DEVELOPMENT FUND gifts support the Centre’s core breadth, diversity and quality of Kathy & George Deutsch Named after the Centre’s concert program and its mission the Centre’s artistic program. Mary Draper Founding Patron, this Fund to be a singular place of Lord Francis Ebury & supports projects that make a inspiration, creativity, self- Magnum Opus Circle Lady Suzanne Ebury difference to young artists and expression, learning and accessibility to music. enrichment through music. ($20,000+) Maggie Edmond Melbourne Recital Centre Board Susan Fallaw of Directors ($20,000+) Artist Development The Leo & Mina Fink Fund Kathryn Fagg Annamila Pty Ltd Inaugural Artist Development & William J Forrest am Music Education Benefactor Peter & Cally Bartlett Anne Kantor ao & Martin Ginnane & Ronnie Binding Dr Milan Kantor oam Betty Amsden ao Stephen Carpenter & Angela Glover Leigh Ellwood Ann Gordon ($10,000+) Children’s & Family Joseph Corponi Jan Grant Betty Amsden Betty Amsden ao Paul Donnelly & Brigitte Nance Grant am mbe & Ian Harris The John & Jennifer Brukner Margaret S Ross am & Treutenaere Foundation Ian C Ross Sue Hamilton & Margaret Farren-Price & Krystyna Campbell-Pretty Prof Ronald Farren-Price am Stuart Hamilton ao Great Performers Naomi Milgrom ao Eda Ritchie am Judith Hoy Inaugural Great Performers Allan Myers ac qc & Skipp Williamson & Penelope Hughes Benefactor Maria Myers ac Carol Haynes Darvell M Hutchinson am The John & Jennifer Brukner Yvonne von Hartel am & The Playking Foundation Stuart Jennings Foundation Robert Peck am Dorothy Karpin Anonymous (2) Mrs Margaret S Ross am & Virtuoso Circle ($10,000+) Ann Lahore Brian & Esther Benjamin Dr Ian C Ross J.A Westacott & T.M Shannon Maria Mercurio Eva Besen ao & Marc Besen ac Angelina & Graeme Wise Stephen Newton ao Paulette & Warwick Bisley Composers Circle Louise & Martyn Myer Greg Noonan Foundation Hans & Petra Henkell ($4000+) Elizabeth O’Keeffe The Pratt Foundation Dr Caroline Liow Anonymous (3) Helen L Perlen Geoff & Jan Phillips John & Lorraine Bates ($4000+) Dr Robert Piaggio Maria Sola Jenny & Peter Hordern Julian Burnside ao qc & Kerryn Pratchett Alison & David Lansley Kate Durham Peter Rose & Christopher Menz Life-long Learning Susan Thacore Lyndsey & Peter Hawkins* Rae Rothfield Kathryn Fagg* Drs Victor & Karen Wayne Dr Alastair Jackson Samara, Countess of Beekman Lyn Williams am Sally MacIndoe Local Heroes Barbara & Duncan Sutherland Melbourne Recital Centre Dr Cherilyn Tillman & Tam Vu Lady Marigold Southey ac Pamela Swansson Senior Management Andrew & Jan Wheeler The Klein Family Foundation Elisabeth & Peter Turner Message Consultants Australia Janet Whiting am & Phil Lukies Andrew & Theresa Dyer Pty Ltd Sally Webster Lyn Williams am Jean Hadges Peter Weiss ao Dr Garry Joslin & Musicians Circle ($2500+) Youth Music Australia Prof Dimity Reed am Robert & Jan Green Supporters ($500+) ($2500+) Craig Reeves Diana Lempriere Anonymous (1) Jacinta Carboon* Majlis Pty Ltd Sarah & Baillieu Myer ac Jenny Anderson Dr Garry Joslin & Master Class James Ostroburski & Peter J Armstrong Prof Dimity Reed am Leo Ostroburski David Bardas Price/Lowy Family in memory James Ostrobursk & Kate & Stephen Shelmerdine Prof John Daley & Rebecca Coates Leo Ostroburskii° of John Price Family Foundation Vivien & Jacob Fajgenbaum Prof David Penington ac & George & Laila Embelton Robert & Jenni Stent Sylvia Geddes Dr Sonay Penington Ensemble Giovane* Prelude Circle ($1000+) Rosemary & David Houseman Christine Sather* New Music Anonymous (6) Dr Anne Lierse ($1000+) Peter Jopling am qc Gerry & Susan Moriarty Liz & Charles Baré Anonymous (4) Naomi Milgrom ao Kaye Salisbury & Bart Wissink Adrienne Basser ARM Architecture Barry & Barbara Shying Signature Events Graeme & Pauline Blackman Bailey-Lord Family* Helen Brack Inaugural Signature Events John & Mary Barlow Benefactors Bill & Sandra Burdett Adrienne Basser Yvonne von Hartel am & John & Thelma Castles Mary Beth Bauer* Robert Peck am Jane Bloomfield Lady Primrose Potter ac Helen Brack

20 Arnold & Mary Bram* Leon Ponte THE MARY VALLENTINE The Hon Alex Chernov ac qc & Robert Buckingham & Eda Ritchie am LIMITLESS STAGE FUND Mrs Elizabeth Chernov Dr John Betts Christine Rodan & The Fund supports projects of the Jim Cousins AO & Libby Cousins Barbara Burge Erskine Rodan oam Centre like digital broadcasts, Gerry & Sue Moriarty James Calvert-Jones Cathy Rogeres & Dr Peter Rogers recordings, webcasts or other Greg Noonan Sir Rodrick Carnegie ac Prof Richard Smallwood & forms of outreach, enabling the Helen L Perlen Mrs Carol Smallwood Centre’s music-making to be John & Thelma Castles available everywhere. Susan Renouf The Hon Alex Chernov ac qc & Robert & Jenni Stent Lyn Williams am Elizabeth Chernov Susan Thacore ($20,000+) SHARE THE MUSIC Dr Shirley Chu & Drs Victor & Karen Wayne Naomi Milgrom ao Wanghua William Chu PROGRAM Message Consultants Australia Kim Williams am Des & Irene Clark LEGAL FRIENDS Melbourne Recital Centre Board This program enables Christine & Michael Clough of Directors disadvantaged children and adults OF MELBOURNE to attend concerts by providing W K Clark & B Heilemann* Kathryn Fagg tickets and transport free of Jim Cousins ao & Libby Cousins RECITAL CENTRE Peter & Cally Bartlett charge. Over 500 of these visits Kathryn Fagg* Each year the group brings Stephen Carpenter & take place each year through the Penny & Grant Fowler together music lovers from the Leigh Ellwood generosity of our donors. legal profession to help fund one Joseph Corponi Dr Jane Gilmour oam & or more concerts by an artist ($4000+) Terry Brain* appearing as part of the Centre’s The Hon Mary Delahunty Krystyna Campbell-Pretty John Howie am & Dr Linsey Howie Great Performers Series. Paul Donnelly & Brigitte Penelope Hughes Treutenaere Helen & Michael Gannon Prof Andrea Hull ao* Legal Friends Margaret Farren-Price & Prof Wendy & David O‘Callaghan & Alan Kozica Penny Hutchinson Inaugural Patrons Ronald Farren-Price am Kemp Street Partners* The Hon Justice Michelle Gordon & Eda Ritchie am ($2500+) The Hon Kenneth M Hayne ac qc John Landy ac mbe & Lynne Landy The John & Jennifer Brukner Anne Burgi & Kerin Carr Foundation Prof John Langford am & ($4000+) Dorothy Karpin The Late Christina McCallum Anonymous (1) ($10,000+) Peter & Susan Mahler ($1000+) Rachel & The Late Hon Betty Amsden ao Annette Maluish Anonymous (1) Alan Goldberg ao qc Annamila Pty Ltd Norene Leslie McCormac* John & Mary Barlow Naomi Golvan & George Golvan qc John Calvert-Jones am & Caroline & Robert Clemente Dr Richard Mills am The Hon Justice Michelle Gordon & Janet Calvert-Jones ao Rosemary O’Connor* The Hon Kenneth M Hayne ac qc Peter Jopling am qc & Helen Imber Rowly & Judy Paterson Peter B Murdoch qc & Dr Sam Mendeng Prof John Langford am & Geoff & Jan Phillips Helen Murdoch Allan Myers ac qc & The Late Christina McCallum Maria Myers ac Dennis & Fairlie Nassau Rob & Philippa Springall ($2500+) Laura Thomas* Lady Marigold Southey ac Kerryn Pratchett Colin Golvan qc & Greg Shalit & Miriam Faine Gang Yun* Dr Deborah Golvan ($4000+) Prof Richard Smallwood & ($500+) Peter & Ruth McMullin Deborah Dadon am Carol Smallwood Ralph & Ruth Renard Anonymous (2) The Hon Justice Michelle Gordon Sirius Foundation Meredith Schilling & The Hon Kenneth Hayne John & Mary Barlow Lady Primrose Potter ac ($500+) Peter & Cally Bartlett ($1000+) Craig Reeves Vivien & Jacob Fajgenbaum Brian & Esther Benajmin Anonymous (2) In honour of Kath Vallentine Sue Hamilton & Stuart Hamilton ao Helen Brack Robert Abrahams & Julie Doyle Louise & Martyn Myer Dr Robert Hetzel Bill & Sandra Burdett Marcia & John K Arthur Foundation George & Grace Kass Ann & Mark Bryce Peter Bartlett Maria Mercurio The Hon Mary Delahunty ($2500+) David Byrne Ann Miller George & Laila Embelton Peter & Ruth McMullin Leslie G Clements Vivien Wertkin Joshua Evans° Christine Clough Rohan Mead Kathryn Fagg Bruce Curl ($1000+) ENCORE BEQUEST Rachel Faggetter & Barry Jones PROGRAM The Hon Julie Dodds-Streeton Helen Brack Margaret Farren-Price & Providing sustained support for Dr Gavan Griffith qc ao The Leo & Mina Fink Fund Prof Ronald Farren-Price am all aspects of the Centre’s artistic Robert Heathcote & Jenny & Peter Hordern Colin Golvan qc & Meredith King program through its Public Fund. Dr Deborah Golvan Peter & Barbara Kolliner Judge Sara Hinchey & Tom Pikusa Anonymous (2) Naomi Golvan & George Golvan qc Prof John Langford am & John Howie AM & Dr Linsey Howie Betty Amsden ao Nance Grant am mbe & Ian Harris The Late Christina McCallum Anthony J & Philippa M Kelly Jenny Anderson Robert & Jan Green Cathy Lowy Maryanne B Loughnan qc Barbara Blackman Jean Hadges Dr Robert Piaggio Peter & Avril McGrath Jim Cousins ao & Libby Cousins Dr Robert Hetzel Prof David Penington ac & David O’Callaghan Dr Sonay Penington Ken Bullen John Howie am & Linsey Howie Elizabeth O’Keeffe Sandra Robertson The Estate of Beverley Shelton & Peter Jopling am qc & Martin Schönthal Dr Sam Mendeng Michael Shand qc Leonard Vary & Dr Matt Collins qc Mary Vallentine ao Peter & Barbara Kolliner ($500+) Angela & Andrew Wood The Ullmer Family Foundation Andy Lloyd-James & Trish Ingrid Braun Richardson Lloyd-James Elizabeth Boros ($500+) *Ensemble Giovane: Donors in Margaret & Laurence Lou support of Masterclasses Georgie Coleman Richard & Susan Bunting Peter & Susan Mahler ° Amplify: Young Donors in The Hon Chris Maxwell ac Barbara Burge Peter B Murdoch qc & support of Artist Development Sam Ricketson & Rosemary Ayton Helen Murdoch List of patrons at 30 June 2016 21 OUR PEOPLE

Board of Directors

Kathryn Fagg Peter Bartlett Stephen Carpenter

Joseph Corponi Paul Donnelly Margaret Farren-Price

Julie Kantor Eda Ritchie am The Hon Mary Delahunty

22 The Late Dame Elisabeth Murdoch ac dbe, Paul Donnelly Founding Patron 2015 — Executive Director of Macquarie; Member of the Institute Kathryn Fagg, Chair of Chartered Accountants (England & Wales); Bachelor of 2010 — Science (Hons), Advanced Management Program, Harvard Member of the Board, Reserve Bank of Australia; University. Non-Executive Director of Boral Limited; Non-Executive Director of Incitec Pivot Limited; Non-Executive Director Margaret Farren-Price Djerriwarrh Investments Limited; Chair of the Breast 2012 — Cancer Network Australia; Former President FMCG Asia Founder and Artistic Director, Impresaria Piano Series Pacific, Linfox; Former President, Asia, BlueScope Steel; (1990—2011); Board Member, Piano Landmarks; Private Former Managing Director, Banking Products, ANZ; piano studio teaching. Former Chairman, Parks Victoria. Julie Kantor Peter Bartlett 2006 — 2016 2012 — Director, Annamila Pty Ltd; Director, Dara Foundation; Partner Minter Ellison: Assistant Treasurer and Member Director, McClelland Gallery & Sculpture Park; Board Management Board and Council; International Bar Member, State Library of Victoria Foundation. Association and Liaison to its Asia Pacific Forum; Chair Advisory Board, Centre for Advancing Journalism, The Eda Ritchie am University of Melbourne; Former Chairman Minter Ellison; 2014 — Immediate Past President Barwon Heads Golf Club; Life Long-time community service leader in education, Member Melbourne Press Club; Former Chair World government and the arts; University of Melbourne Council Services Group; Former Member State Sports Centres Trust Member (2005—2014);­ Chairman of Victorian College of the and State Sports & Aquatic Centre Trust. Arts Foundation; Trustee of the R E Ross Trust; Previously Stephen Carpenter inaugural Chairman and Board member of Port Fairy Spring Music Festival; Board member of Melbourne 2012 — University Publishing; Rural Finance Corporation; Howard Partner, KPMG; Fellow, Taxation Institute of Australia; Florey Institute; various government organisations Member, Institute of Chartered Accountants; Foundation involving natural resource management, health and local Board Member, Museum of Australian Democracy at government. Eureka (M.A.D.E). Joseph Corponi 2012 — Former Director, Asylum Seekers Resources Centre; Former Director, Gould Group; Former Director, International Council of Museums (Australia). The Hon. Mary Delahunty G.A.I.C.D (Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors) 2016 — Non-Executive Board Member of McClelland Sculpture Park and Gallery; Non-Executive Board Member of the National Library of Australia; Former Minister for the Arts, Victoria Government; Former Minister for Planning, Victorian Government; Former Minister for Education, Victorian Government; Non-Executive Board Member of The Centre for Advancing Journalism at The University of Melbourne; Former interviewer and presenter on ABC’s 7.30 Report and Four Corners; Gold Walkley Award Winner for international reporting.

23 BOARD COMMITTEES EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT Governance, Audit and Risk Committee CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Stephen Carpenter (from 23 April 2012) Mary Vallentine ao (until 30 June 2016) Chair (from August 2014) Joseph Corponi (from 23 April 2012) INTERIM CEO Elizabeth Grainger (July—September 2016) Paul Donnelly (from 22 June 2015) Kathryn Fagg (from September 2010) DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE SERVICES Nesreen Bottriell (until October 2015) Remuneration Committee Sandra Stoklossa (from November 2015) Kathryn Fagg, Chair (from April 2011) Finance, Administration, Human Resources, Peter Bartlett (from June 2014) Information Technology Stephen Carpenter (from June 2012) DIRECTOR OF PRESENTER SERVICES Executive Committee of Management Greg Diamantis Venue Hire, Event & Production Management, Kathryn Fagg, Chair (from 20 September 2010) Technical, Stage Door, Facilities Management Peter Bartlett (from 3 March 2012) Stephen Carpenter (from 3 March 2012) DIRECTOR OF ARTISTIC PLANNING Marshall McGuire Joseph Corponi (from 3 March 2012) Artistic Programming The Hon Mary Delahunty (from 1 July 2016) Paul Donnelly (from 22 June 2015) DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & CUSTOMER RELATIONS Margaret Farren-Price (from 3 March 2012) Robert Murray Julie Kantor (from 13 April 2006 to February 2016) Marketing, Publicity, Customer Relationship Management, Eda Ritchie am (from 14 July 2014) Ticketing, Front of House, Foyer Bars & Retail Development Advisory Committee DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Margaret Farren-Price (from October 2012), Sandra Robertson Chair (from 2014) Sponsorship, Philanthropy John Higgs oam, Chair (from 2009 to 2014) Peter Armstrong (from June 2013) — external member Peter Bartlett (from June 2012) Julie Kantor (from 2009 to 2016) Eda Ritchie am (from 14 July 2014) Christine Sather (from August 2013) — external member Peter Wyles (from August 2012) — external member

24 Low Natalie Prass

Jeff & Spencer Tweedy

25 ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE

Minister for Creative Industries Martin Foley MP

Board of Directors and Committee of Management

Creative Victoria Creative Melbourne Recital Centre

Board Sub Committees Governance, Audit & Risk Committee, Development Advisory Committee

Chief Executive Officer/Mary Vallentine ao Interim CEO, July—September 2016/Elizabeth Grainger

Director of Director Director of Director of Director of Corporate of Development Marketing & Artistic Planning Production & Services Customer Presenter Relations Services Sandra Stoklossa Sandra Robertson Robert Murray Marshall McGuire Greg Diamantis

26 ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE

Melbourne Recital Centre has expanded its commitment to environmental sustainability by minimising its environmental impacts and promoting a green future for our community.

Melbourne Recital Centre continues to modify the Further options are being explored to improve on the behaviour of waste management, HVAC scheduling and waste figures and, over the last 12 months, there have been building systems in order to improve environmental variations to the collection schedule frequency and size of performance. Though water usage has increased, this is collections in order to meet the needs of stakeholders and consistent with the increase in patronage at the venue over satisfy targets. the year. An upgrade on the HVAC software system, made possible There has been an increase of commingled waste through Creative Victoria funding, has provided the collection and a decrease of landfill general waste. monitoring and reporting tools to further assist with efficient building management climate comfort systems.

Energy The energy values below represent usage by Melbourne Recital Centre and its tenant, Blondie Bar. Changes in energy consumption are consistent with activity levels and managed by continued monitoring and optimisation of HVAC to reduce energy consumption and increased efficiency in the operation of lighting and other venue systems.

Indicator Electricity kWH Electricity Natural Gas MJ Natural Gas MJ (Building) (HVAC Chilled Water) (Building) (Heating Hot Water)

2014/15 2015/16 2014/15 2015/16 2014/15 2015/16 2014/15 2015/16

Total energy 806,288 719,871 429,191 544,470 747,885 813,395 1,239,600 1,050,048 usage

Greenhouse gas 958.75 813.45 562.24 776.49 41.75 45.41 69.21 58.62

emissions (t CO2 e)

Percentage 25% 25% 25% 25% N/A N/A N/A N/A of electricity purchased as Green Power

Greenhouse gas 0.0058 0.0048 0.0041 0.0045 0.00025 0.00026 0.0004 0.0003 emissions per capita

(t CO2 e/visitor) for electricity and gas

27 Waste Melbourne Recital Centre shares waste management services with Melbourne Theatre Company, Script Bar & Bistro and Blondie Bar to minimise environmental impacts and costs. The following units represent the collective waste generated. Sustainability awareness initiatives led to a decrease in general waste to landfill and an increase of commingled recycling.

Indicator General Co-mingled Cardboard and Paper 2014/15 2015/16 2014/15 2015/16 2014/15 2015/16

Total units of waste by waste stream 108 59est. 38 43est. 104 42est. (metres cubed)

Cubic metres per capita* 0.0007 0.0003 0.00023 0.00025 0.00063 0.00024

Water and Sewerage Water sourced from domestic water consumption (metered potable water from a town water supply).

Indicator Water Sewerage 2014/15 2015/16 2014/15 2015/16

Total units of metered water consumed by usage types (kilolitres) 2085 2296 est. 1972 2066 est.

KI per capita* 0.0126 0.0132 0.0119 0.0119

Kl per metre square 0.59 0.652 - -

Kl per FTE (55) - 41.75 - - *Calculated on annual attendance figures excluding artists and staff

Paper Melbourne Recital Centre continues to utilise Fuji Xerox Australia’s Performer Carbon Neutral multipurpose office paper, a chlorine and acid-free alternative. There has been an increase of usage on the previous year.

Indicator 2014/15 2015/16

Total units of copy paper used (reams) 374 444

Percentage of 50% recycled content copy paper purchased 0% 0%

Percentage of 100% recycled content copy paper purchased 0% 0%

Percentage of carbon neutral copy paper purchased 100% 100%

Greenhouse Gas Emissions The emissions disclosed in the section below are taken from the previous sections and brought together here to show Melbourne Recital Centre’s greenhouse gas footprint.

Indicator 2014/15 2015/16

Total greenhouse gas emissions associated with energy use (t CO2 e) 1632 1594.47

Total greenhouse gas emissions associated with air travel (t CO2 e) Zero. Air travel Zero. Air travel 100% offset at 100% offset at time of purchase. time of purchase.

Total greenhouse gas emissions associated with waste production (t CO2 e) 37 24

28 FINANCIAL SUMMARY

Five-Year Financial Summary

2015/16 2014/15 2013/14 2012/13 2011/12

Income from Government 3,899,218 4,886,000 3,859,000 3,859,000 3,859,000

Total income from transactions 11,748,460 13,056,773 11,104,531 10,496,132 9,840,678

Total expenses from transactions 11,720,465 12,793,743 10,977,531 10,478,168 9,699,289

Net result before depreciation 686,803 839,816 578,439 465,792 591,113

Net result for the year, after depreciation 86,887 263,636 30,405 13,510 96,728

Net cash inflow from operating activities 882,383 465,861 1,089,771 599,976 378,580

Total assets 12,145,396 11,696,736 11,599,744 10,893,742 10,512,253

Total liabilities 3,039,202 2,738,588 2,909,250 2,256,655 1,888,676

Financial Overview The net result of the year for Melbourne Recital Centre Our annual operating grant from Government has was a surplus of $86,887 reflecting solid performance in remained at the same level for the last five years. As a result, both our programming and venue hire activities where it is important that the Centre maintains a close focus on both volumes and productivity improved. effective cost management, as well as the self-generation of revenues, and 2015/16 delivered targeted savings in several The previous year included the impact of the SummerSalt areas, particularly event delivery costs. Festival, which resulted in a one-off substantial increase in both income and expenses. The overall surplus in 2014/15 Salary and related costs represent 45% of the Centre’s total of $263,636 was largely a result of the recognition of a expenditure and these increased by nearly $640,000 (14%) significant work of art gifted to the Centre. over the previous year, reflecting: agreed pay and progression increases under our Enterprise Agreement; the Disregarding these factors, 2015/16 saw, over the increased costs of providing for our long service leave previous year, a: obligations; and targeted investment in new skills to • 10% ($299,827) increase in Melbourne Recital Centre support critical development and fundraising activities. Presents ticket sales; The changes in the Centre’s balance sheet and cash flows • 7% ($217,478) increase in revenue from venue hire, ticket for the year are consistent with the operating performance. fee income and food and beverage sales. Looking forward, the Centre will continue to manage its activities to ensure that the high quality of programming and presenter services are maintained, within a financially sustainable and robust operating model.

29 STATEMENT OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Manner of Establishment Powers and Duties of Directors Melbourne Recital Centre was registered on 2 March 2006 Melbourne Recital Centre Constitution, Clause 13.6: with the sole member being the State of Victoria, represented The Directors are responsible for managing the Company’s by the Minister for Creative Industries. Melbourne Recital business and affairs and may exercise to the exclusion of the Centre is a company limited by guarantee and a public entity Company in general meeting all the Company’s powers under the Public Administration Act 2004. Melbourne Recital which are not required, by the Corporations Act 2001 Centre has its own constitution and has compliance and (Commonwealth) or by Melbourne Recital Centre’s reporting requirements under both the Financial constitution, to be exercised by the Company in general Management Act 1994 (Victoria) and the Corporations Act meeting. 2001 (Commonwealth). Melbourne Recital Centre is The Directors may decide how cheques, promissory notes, registered with the Australian Securities and Investment bankers drafts, bills of exchange or other negotiable Commission and the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits instruments must be signed, drawn, accepted, endorsed or Commission. The Directors of Melbourne Recital Centre are otherwise executed (as applicable) by or on behalf of the committed to the highest standard of corporate governance Company. and acknowledge the need for continued maintenance of governance practice and ethical conduct by all Directors and The Directors may pay out of the Company’s funds all employees. expenses of promotion, formation and registration of the Company and the vesting in it of the assets acquired by it. Accordingly, they have ensured that systems and procedures are in place to provide appropriate assurance that the The Directors may: Company undertakes its activities and functions in accordance with: • appoint or employ a person to be an officer, agent or attorney of the Company for the purposes, with the • all legal requirements; powers, discretions and duties (including powers, • the best interests of members; discretions and duties vested in or exercisable by the • an environment that meets relevant standards; and Directors), for the period and on the conditions they think fit; • a manner that is responsible to all stakeholders and the wider community. • authorise an officer, agent or attorney to delegate all or any of the powers, discretions and duties vested in the officer, Objectives of the Company agent or attorney; and Melbourne Recital Centre Constitution, Clause 2: • subject to any contract between the Company and the The objectives of Melbourne Recital Centre include the relevant officer, agent or attorney, remove or dismiss any promotion of music, by, without limitation: officer, agent or attorney at any time, with or without cause.

• undertaking preparations for — and assisting in the A power of attorney may contain any provisions for the funding of — the construction of Melbourne Recital Centre; protection and convenience of the attorney or persons • commissioning musical performances and programming dealing with the attorney that the Directors think fit. for Melbourne Recital Centre; Board Committees • promoting Melbourne Recital Centre; and The Board has established a several standing committees • planning and managing the operations of Melbourne whose decisions become recommendations for Recital Centre. consideration by the Board:

• Governance, Audit and Risk Committee • Remuneration Committee • Committee of Management • Development Advisory Committee

30 Committee of Management – Melbourne Recital K. a list of major committees sponsored by Melbourne Centre Land and Building Recital Centre, the purposes of each committee and the On 23 October 2008, Melbourne Recital Centre land at extent to which the purposes have been achieved; and Southbank (Crown Allotment 2180, City of South L. details of all consultancies and contractors including: Melbourne, Parish of Melbourne South) was reserved for consultants/contractors engaged; services provided; and public purposes (arts and recital centre). The Minister for expenditure committed to for each engagement. the Environment and Climate Change appointed Melbourne Recital Centre as the Committee of National Competition Policy Management for that reserve with effect from that date. The The Company is committed to the implementation of Melbourne Recital Centre Committee of Management is the requirements of the competitive neutrality principles and is Board of Directors of Melbourne Recital Centre. satisfied that its activities comply with the Victorian Government’s Competitive Neutrality Policy. Financial and Other Information Retained by the Accountable Officer Implementation of the Victorian Industry Relevant information detailed in Financial Reporting Participation Policy Direction (FRD) 22G Standard Disclosures in the Report of In October 2003, the Victorian Parliament passed the Operations under the Financial Management Act 1994 Victorian Industry Participation Policy Act 2003, which Section 3 is retained by the Company’s Accountable Officer. required public bodies and departments to report on the The items listed below are available to the relevant implementation of the Victorian Industry Participation ministers, Members of Parliament and the public on request Policy (VIPP). The Company is required to apply the VIPP in (subject to the freedom of information requirements, if all tenders over $3 million in metropolitan Melbourne and applicable): $1 million in Victoria. The Company did not commence or complete any contracts during 2015/16 to which the VIPP A. a statement that declarations of pecuniary interests have applies. been duly completed by all relevant officers; B. details of shares held by a senior officer as nominee or Compliance with the Protected Disclosure held beneficially in a statutory authority or subsidiary; Act 2012 C. details of publications produced by Melbourne Recital On 10 February 2013, the Whistleblowers Protection Act 2001 Centre about the activities of Melbourne Recital Centre was repealed and replaced with the Protected Disclosure Act and where they can be obtained; 2012 (the Act). The Act encourages and assists people in D. details of changes in prices, fees, charges, rates and levies making disclosures of improper conduct by public officers charged by Melbourne Recital Centre for its services, and public bodies and provides protection to people who including services that are administered; make disclosures in accordance with the Act and E. details of any major external reviews carried out in establishes a system for the matters disclosed to be respect of the operation of Melbourne Recital Centre; investigated and rectifying action to be taken. F. details of any other research and development activities Melbourne Recital Centre is committed to the aims and undertaken by Melbourne Recital Centre that are not objectives of the Act. In particular, Melbourne Recital otherwise covered either in the report of operations or in Centre does not tolerate improper conduct by its staff or the a document which contains the financial statement and taking of reprisals against those who come forward to report of operations; disclose such conduct. G. details of overseas visits undertaken including a Melbourne Recital Centre is not a public body to which summary of the objectives and outcomes of each visit; disclosures may be made. Disclosures of improper conduct H. details of major promotional, public relations and or detrimental action relating to Melbourne Recital Centre marketing activities undertaken by Melbourne Recital should generally be made to the Independent Broad-based Centre to develop community awareness of the services Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC). Further information provided; about making disclosures to the IBAC can be found at I. details of assessments and measures undertaken www.ibac.vic.gov.au. to improve the occupational health and safety of employees, not otherwise detailed in the report of As required by s.58(5) of the Act, Melbourne Recital Centre operations; has made the Protected Disclosure Policy available on its website melbournerecital.com.au, which provides J. a general statement on industrial relations within procedures for protecting people who make protected Melbourne Recital Centre and details of time lost disclosures from detrimental action by Melbourne Recital through industrial accidents and disputes, which are not Centre or its staff. otherwise detailed in the report of operations;

31 STATEMENT OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE Continued

Attestation on Risk Management Compliance with the Carer Recognition Act 2012 I, Kathryn Fagg, certify that Melbourne Recital Centre has Melbourne Recital Centre seeks to comply with its complied with the Ministerial Standing Direction 4.5.5 obligations under the Carers Recognition Act 2012 (the Act) — Risk Management Framework and Processes. The as an organisation funded by the Victorian Government. Melbourne Recital Centre’s Governance, Audit and Risk We recognise the Companion Card scheme which Committee has verified this. • provides a companion carer with a ticket free of charge. • We ensure our staff have an awareness and understanding of the role of the Companion Card in supporting carer relationships.

Kathryn Fagg We consider the carer relationship principles set out in the Act when setting employment policies and provide for Chair, Melbourne Recital Centre carers leave in our Enterprise Agreement. 30 August 2016 Compliance with the Building Act 1993 Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) At 30 June 2016, Melbourne Recital Centre was responsible Melbourne Recital Centre has an Occupational Health and for one government-owned building. Pursuant to its role as Safety Committee, which monitor, review and update the Committee of Management, Melbourne Recital Centre Centre’s OH&S policies and procedures as well as reviewing complies with building and maintenance provisions of the on incidents reported at Melbourne Recital Centre. The Building Act 1993. Melbourne Recital Centre also complies Committee meets regularly and reports to Executive with the Building Code of Australia and with the relevant Management and Board. The OH&S Committee will develop Australian standards for building and maintenance works. performance indicators to monitor the success of its policies and procedures. Major Works (more than $50,000): There has been one major works project completed in 2015/16 being the During the period, no working days were lost at the Centre. replacement of the stage lighting control console. Disability Action Plan Melbourne Recital Centre is committed to making its performances, services and facilities accessible to the community. Melbourne Recital Centre regularly consults with Arts Access regarding improving accessibility at the Centre.

32 Workforce Data Staff are appointed under ongoing, fixed-term or casual contracts as per Melbourne Recital Centre Enterprise Agreement 2012 and the Government Sector Executive Remuneration Panel and are bound by the Code of Conduct for Victorian Public Sector Employees. The Melbourne Recital Centre complies with the values (Section 7) and employment principles (Section 8) of the Public Administration Act 2004.

Melbourne Recital Centre is committed to applying merit and equity principles in appointments of staff. Selection processes in place ensure that applicants are assessed and evaluated fairly and equitably on the basis of the key selection criteria and other accountabilities, and without discrimination. Melbourne Recital Centre is working towards creating a balanced working environment where equal opportunity and diversity is valued.

Employees have been correctly classified in workforce data collections as outlined in the table below. Details of employment levels in June of 2015 and 2016

FTE 2016 2015

Employment Type Male Female Total Male Female Total

Ongoing 20 17 37 16 20 36

Casual/Fixed Term 4 8 12 15 3 18

Total 24 25 49 31 23 54

HEADCOUNT

Ongoing 20 17 37 17 23 40

Casual/Fixed Term 27 23 50 28 19 47

Total 47 40 87 45 42 87

Casual/Fixed term employees also includes fixed term variable employees Ongoing employees also includes ongoing variable time employees Variable time employment is where staff are engaged for a specific number of hours in a year, which ranges from 520 to 1040 hours per annum. The actual hours worked in a week will vary dependent on demand.

33 STATEMENT OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE Continued

Government Advertising Expenditure (campaigns ICT expenditure refers to the Department’s costs in with a media spend of $100,000 or greater) providing business-enabling ICT services. It comprises In 2015/16 there was no single campaign media spend Business As Usual (BAU) ICT expenditure and Non-Business $100,000 or greater. As Usual (Non-BAU) ICT expenditure. Non-BAU ICT expenditure relates to extending or enhancing current ICT Consultancy Expenditure capabilities. BAU ICT expenditure is all remaining ICT expenditure which primarily relates to ongoing activities to In 2015/16 there were no consultancies where the total fees operate and maintain the current ICT capability. payable to the consultants were $10,000 or greater.

In 2015/16 there were four consultancies where the total fees payable to the consultant was less than $10,000. The total expenditure incurred during 2015/16 on consultancies was $14,000 (excluding GST). Information and Communication Technology Expenditure For the 2015/16 reporting period, Melbourne Recital Centre had a total ICT expenditure of $363,000, with the details show below.

Business as Usual (BAU) Non-Business As Usual ICT expenditure (non-BAU) ICT expenditure

(Total = Operational expenditure and Capital expenditure)

$363,000 $0

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