The Campaign

In April 2008, AMPAG, in association with Live Performance Australia and the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance, and its campaign partners launched a major national advocacy campaign centered on the theme that “We All Play a Part” in Australia’s performing arts industry. The campaign will highlight the importance of the performing arts to Australia’s future as a strong, vibrant nation that is a world leader and that we all play a part in realising these opportunities.

Research indicates that the performing arts plays an important role in contributing skills to our workforce, improves our kids’ education, boosts the economy and builds stronger communities. AMPAG and its partners believe it is important that the significant contribution of the performing arts is recognised and supported by all Australians.

AMPAG

AMPAG is the umbrella group for the 28 major performing arts companies in Australia which entertain and enrich millions of people every year with music, dance, drama, opera and circus. www.ampag.com.au

In Association With

Live Performance Australia

Live Performance Australia (LPA) is the peak body for Australia’s live entertainment and performing arts industry. www.liveperformance.com.au

MEAA

The MEAA (Media Entertainment & Arts Alliance) is the union and professional organisation which covers everyone in the media, entertainment, sports and arts industries. www.alliance.org.au

Our Partners

ACMF

ACMF (The Australian Children’s Music Foundation) is a not for profit organization which was established in 2002 with the vision to use the power of music to inspire and enrich the lives of all Australian children and youth, particularly the disadvantaged and Indigenous. http://www.acmf.com.au

ANAT

ANAT (Australian Network for Art and Technology) creates connections and collaborations across art, culture, science and technology. It is Australia's peak network and advocacy body for artists working with science and technology, creating opportunities for innovation, research and development both nationally and internationally. www.anat.org.au

APACA

The Australian Performing Arts Centres Association (APACA) is the national peak body representing performing arts venues throughout Australia. APACA contributes to the development of the performing arts throughout Australia and provides professional development, support and advocacy for its members. APACA members provide cultural leadership to their communities and are instrumental in providing high quality, innovative and challenging performing arts to all Australians. www.apaca.com.au