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Cover: The Sydney Opera House and the Manly Ferry. Sydney's Vivid lights spectacle in 2011 - A creation of Superbien. – Image courtesy of Steps Taken Photography.
Page 2: Concourse Concert Hall and Theatre, Sydney – Image courtesy of Marshall Day Acoustics Pty Ltd.
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Federation Square, Melbourne, Australia. Image courtesy of Tourism Victoria – Photographer: Mark Chew
delivering
world-class
cultural venues
Creative expertise
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Introduction Australia has one of the most sophisticated arts and
INDUSTRY OVERVIEW creative sectors in the world and an international
reputation for designing, building and successfully
INDUSTRY STRENGTHS managing world-leading cultural institutions.
COMPANIES AND
CAPABILITIES Australian companies can design, build
and manage your cultural venue or
This industry capability statement gives
you an overview of Australian capability
precinct. Areas of international expertise across the cultural value chain, including
FURTHER include infrastructure, venue management, examples of the many Australian
INFORMATION programming, audience engagement
and technology.
companies with specialist expertise.
Talk to your local Austrade representative
Partner with Australian cultural experts to for tailored advice and information on
create world-class venues and experiences connecting and partnering with Australian
for your audience. cultural venues, products, services and
education providers.
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Wujin Planning and Exhibition Centre, Jiangsu province, China. Image courtesy of studio505
studio505 is a Melbourne-based architecture and design studio
with experience working on projects across Australia and
internationally in Japan, China, Malaysia and Singapore.
INTRODUCTION 5
Introduction Australia has a unique The Australian cultural sector
is internationally recognised for: ‘Australia is known
cultural style and rich
INDUSTRY OVERVIEW indigenous history. • international leaders who have for its warm climate,
created, managed and
INDUSTRY STRENGTHS
Contemporary Australia is home to
a wide range of creative arts and
redeveloped cultural precincts enthusiastic people,
and venues
industries, from film and the visual and a friendly,
COMPANIES AND and performing arts, to architecture • A
ustralian cultural venues and
CAPABILITIES
and design. precincts that attract international
visitors
multicultural
Australia also plays a key role in the
• international projects that community. That’s
FURTHER education, training and development
demonstrate experience across
INFORMATION
of future leaders across all arts and
creative industries. the entire value chain. reflected in our arts
The Australian Government is a strong and cultural scene,
supporter of the arts sector and
recognises that a creative economy buzzing with energy,
contributes to cultural diversity, social
inclusion, environmental sustainability and vibrantly linking
and technological advancement.
Australian performing arts centres
an international outlook
are one example of a government-
supported initiative, established to
with a local passion
benefit local communities, artists and
the wider arts industry.
for new ideas and
making connections.’
Tony Sweeney
Director and CEO
Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI)
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Introduction The Australian arts and cultural sector is
a multi-billion dollar industry. The industry
makes a vital contribution to Australian
INDUSTRY OVERVIEW society and the economy in a number of
ways including:
INDUSTRY STRENGTHS
COMPANIES AND
CAPABILITIES
FURTHER Community participation – 15 million,
INFORMATION or 85 per cent of Australian adults, attend at least
one cultural event or performance every year.
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Introduction International Dr Thomas J. Berghuis, selected ‘Australian performing
as the future Robert H. N. Ho Family
leaders Foundation Curator of Chinese Art arts venues are at the
INDUSTRY OVERVIEW Australia is a leader in arts
at the Guggenheim in New York.
forefront of exploring
INDUSTRY STRENGTHS
Kim Sajet, Director of The
development, education and
facilities management, with Smithsonian National Portrait
ways of engaging
many of our arts professionals Gallery (USA). audiences and the
COMPANIES AND now heading up key institutions Jonathan Mills, Director of the broader community
CAPABILITIES and programs worldwide. world’s most prestigious arts
Michael Lynch, former Chief festival, the Edinburgh International through new and
FURTHER Executive Officer of the Sydney Festival.
innovative programs.
INFORMATION Opera House and head of London's
South Bank Centre, now in charge
Craig Hassall, former head of
English National Ballet, and now
Many of Australia's
of Hong Kong's West Kowloon
Cultural District.
Chief Executive Officer, Opera performing arts centres
Australia.
This District will include theatres,
are leading the way
Timothy Walker, Chief Executive
restaurants, galleries and the and Artistic Director, London in response to global
centrepiece museum of
culture, M+.
Philharmonic Orchestra.
trends regarding intrinsic
impact and community
engagement. Australian
arts centres are part of
a strong network that
recognises the benefits of
working collaboratively
across the supply chain.’
Rick Heath
Executive Director
Australian Performing Arts Centres Association
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Dream Cube, Shanghai Pavilion. Image courtesy of Spinifex Group. Photo credit Basil Childers
INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
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AUSTRALIAN Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, Sydney Arts Centre Melbourne
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Photo Credit: MONA/Rémi Chauvin.
Image Courtesy of MONA Museum of Old and New Art Image courtesy of Queensland Performing Arts Centre
Image courtesy of Western Australian Museum Image courtesy of Adelaide Festival Centre
Western Australian Museum, Perth
Adelaide Festival Centre, Adelaide
presentations, planetarium
shows and collection
management systems.’
Dr J Patrick Greene
Chief Executive Officer, Museum Victoria
Chair, Council of Australasian Museum Directors
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Dallas City Performance Hall, Texas, USA – Schuler Shook: Theatre planners 15th Asia Games, Doha, Qatar – David Atkins Enterprises: Themed entertainment
Image courtesy of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs.
International projects 13
Introduction The Australian arts and cultural Australian companies
sector is underpinned by are leaders in:
INDUSTRY OVERVIEW outstanding skills and experience
1. infrastructure,
in the design, construction and
INDUSTRY STRENGTHS management of leading
sustainable design
and engineering
cultural institutions.
COMPANIES AND Directors of Australian art galleries 2. programming,
CAPABILITIES and museums are experienced in curation and
re-inventing and re-positioning research
FURTHER their venues to attract local and
3. venue, facilities
INFORMATION
international visitors.
Many of Australia's cultural centres and production
are leading the way in responding management
to global trends such as intrinsic
impact and community engagement. 4. audience engagement,
Small regional theatres and major education and public
capital city arts centres alike are relations
connecting people to works across
art forms, cultures and societies. 5. technology and
Australian cultural precincts and telecommunications
arts centres are part of a strong
network that recognises the
benefits of working collaboratively
across the supply chain.
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Fire A Retrospective. Patrick Thaiday. Photographer Jason Capobianco. Image courtesy of Bangarra Dance Theatre
INDUSTRY STRENGTHS
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Introduction Infrastructure, Australian companies specialise in
a range of sustainable design and
‘Australian architecture
sustainable design engineering services including: practices, renowned
INDUSTRY OVERVIEW and engineering • m
aster planning and precinct internationally for their
INDUSTRY STRENGTHS
planning
Australia is a successful exporter
• architecture and sustainable design
innovative, creative
of architectural and urban planning
solutions and best-
COMPANIES AND services. • e
nvironmentally sustainable design
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HASSELL
Tianjin International Conference and Exhibition Centre, China. Image courtesy of Hassell
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Marshall Day Entertech
The Playhouse Theatre GPAC, Geelong, Australia.
Image courtesy of Ferne Millen
CAPABILITIES
research services including:
to policy, planning and
• a
rtistic research, strategy,
development and programming delivery across facilities,
FURTHER services and programs.
INFORMATION
• curatorial services
• s pecial events/outdoor public event The visitor experience is at
programming
the absolute core of what
• s cientific expertise, research and
analysis. we do. We are unique in
maintaining the integrity
of the collection object and
matching it with new visitor-
centric interpretation with
innovative multimedia and
display systems. We talk
the same language as
the visitor.’
Frank Howarth PSM
Director, Australian Museum
Chair, ICOM Australia
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MONA
Image courtesy of MONA
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Australian Centre for the
Game Masters. Image courtesy of ACMI
Moving Image
Case study: Programming, curation and
research
Game Masters is a touring exhibition that has been
developed by the Australian Centre for the Moving
Image (ACMI). Game Masters premiered at ACMI
in 2012, with over 100,000 visitors attending the
exhibition and its highly successful associated
education and live events programs.
The exhibition is highly interactive showcasing the
work of the world’s best video game designers from
the arcade era through to the latest console and
mobile game technology.
Over 30 game designers are profiled in the
exhibition, including well-known international
developers, independents and Australian game
designers. The designers' work is explored through
a combination of rare concept artwork, newly
commissioned interviews and supporting interactive
digital displays, as well as over 100 playable games.
Game Masters is designed to appeal to visitors
of all ages and abilities, particularly young people
and families, and to appeal equally to both males
and females. Further information on visitation
numbers and segmentation, including visitor survey
information, is available upon request.
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Marshall Day Acoustics Pty Ltd
Guangzhou Opera House, China. Image courtesy of Marshall Day Acoustics Pty Ltd
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David Atkins Enterprises
World Expo 2010, Shanghai, China - Outdoor Opening Ceremony.
Image courtesy of David Atkins
Deakin University
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‘The Opera House is the
Concert audience, Sydney Opera House, Australia. Image courtesy of Sydney Opera House
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Access: consulting
Introduction Infrastructure Green Building Council of Australia
is the nation’s authority on sustainable
Australia Council for the Arts is the
Australian Government’s arts funding
buildings and communities. The and advisory body. The council
INDUSTRY OVERVIEW Association of Australian Acoustical
Consultants is a not-for-profit peak council’s mission is to accelerate supports Australia’s arts through
body representing professionals who the transformation of Australia’s built funding, strengthening and developing
INDUSTRY STRENGTHS are involved in delivering acoustic environment into one that is healthy,
liveable, productive, resilient and
the arts sector. They collaborate
to build new audiences, foster
solutions to a wide range of clients
COMPANIES AND and the community.aaac.org.au sustainable. gbca.org.au philanthropic support and deepen
our understanding of the arts through
CAPABILITIES Australian Institute of Architects
is the peak body for the architectural Creative and other
research. Each year, they deliver
over A$160 million in funding for arts
FURTHER profession, representing over 11,000 services organisations and individual artists
members across Australia and across the country.
INFORMATION internationally. The institute actively AusHeritage is a network of australiacouncil.gov.au
works to improve the quality of our Australian cultural heritage
built environment by promoting quality, management organisations that Australian Information Industry
The following organisations are responsible and sustainable design. aims to facilitate the engagement of Association is Australia’s peak ICT
architecture.com.au practitioners and organisations for
some of the government and industry representative body and
Consult Australia is the industry the Australian heritage industry in the advocacy group. Members of AIIA
industry bodies involved in the overseas arena. Its members work
association for consulting companies are organisations (not individuals)
Australian cultural sector. in the built environment sector, internationally on a grant funded, ranging from SMEs to listed Australian
including engineers, architects, project commercial or cooperative basis. organisations, to multinational and
Contact your local Austrade managers, planners, environmental ausheritage.org.au global corporations. aiia.com.au
representative about connecting scientists and quantity surveyors.
and partnering with the Australian consultaustralia.com.au Australian Commercial Galleries
Association is the leading national
cultural sector. Engineers Australia is the national
body representing commercial art
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galleries in the primary market.
austrade.gov.au professional development of engineers
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important and exciting galleries
85,000 engineers.
in Australia with a commitment to
engineersaustralia.org.au
professional and ethical practice in
the primary visual arts market, and
common core values. acga.com.au
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Introduction Australian Interactive Media
Industry Association is the digital
Office for the Arts develops and
administers programs and policies that
Discover more about Australia’s arts
and cultural sector and the people
INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
industry association for Australia. encourage excellence in art, support for who work within it.
AIMIA's membership represents cultural heritage and public access to
the full spectrum of the digital arts and culture. arts.gov.au Australian Stories has over 200 articles
INDUSTRY STRENGTHS content, services and applications on a range of themes, including:
industry. AIMIA’s membership Venue Management Association has Australian design, festivals, Indigenous
COMPANIES AND includes Australia's top digital power
houses, digital content, services and
been servicing the industry since 1992, culture, music and performance,
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providing professional development publishing and broadcasting, and visual
applications companies, and major and support to organisations arts and craft.
industry suppliers. aimia.com.au throughout Australia, New Zealand australia.gov.au/about-australia/
FURTHER and South East Asia. vma.org.au australian-stories
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Federation Square, Melbourne Australia, New Years Eve – Photo by John Gollings. Image courtesy of LAB Architecture Sudio Pty Ltd
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State Theatre Centre, Perth, Australia. Image courtesy of Marshall Day Acoustics Pty Ltd
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