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Attendance at performing arts events
According to a 2005-06 survey by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, 38 per cent of people aged 15 years and over attended a performing arts event in the previous 12 months. This includes theatre, dance performances, musicals, operas and other performing arts events.
Performing arts operation organisations
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, at the end of June 2007, there were 726 organisations in the performing arts operation industry in Australia.
A 2002-03 Australian Bureau of Statistics survey collected information on performing arts festivals which lasted more than two consecutive days and were either multifaceted or had a primary focus in one of the performing arts genres.
According to a survey conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, there were 726 performing arts operation organisations employing 6,569 people at the end of June 2007.
Performing arts: protocols for producing Indigenous Australian performing arts
The Australia Council for the Arts fully revised second edition of its Performing arts protocol guide, designed to help Australians better understand the use of Indigenous cultural material.
Additional funding for small to medium performing arts organisations
A report providing an overview of the first year of the Australian Government funding increase for small to medium performing arts companies.
Securing the future: Major Performing Arts Inquiry final report
In December 1998 the Major Performing Arts Inquiry was established by the Commonwealth Government.
Securing the Future: An assessment of progress 2001-2006
The Securing the Future update is an annual report which tracks Australia’s major performing arts’ (MPA) companies’ progress in the areas of artistic vibrancy, access and financial viability.
Review of theatre for young people in Australia
A detailed overview of current issues within the subsidised theatre for young people sector in Australia.
Touring theatre for young people under 12 years of age
A report on national and international touring opportunities for theatre for young people.
Selling the performing arts: identifying and expanding audiences for music, dance and theatre
Identifies attendance patterns for music, theatre and dance and recommends strategies to expand existing audiences.
Examination of resources for writing for performance
A report into the development of writing for performance across Australia.
In repertoire: a guide to Australian contemporary performance
A snapshot of innovative Australian performance of the early 21st century.
Don't panic: The impact of digital technology on the major performing arts
The Australia Council's major performing arts board has produced a discussion paper on the impact of digital technology on the sector.
