Pac Australia Australian Performing Arts Exchange

Performing Arts Connections Australia (PAC Australia) - formerly known as APACA - is the national peak body representing and supporting performing arts presenters and creators in Australia by providing leadership, building capacity and facilitating relationships that strengthens the connection between the art and the audience. We’re interested in contemporary ideas and arts practices, and the fact that the arts inspire people to think openly and differently. Our 250+ members include arts centres, independent producers and producing companies, festivals and performing arts consultants, agencies and funding bodies. Annually PAC Australia members present in excess of 64,000 events, with over 12 million attendances. PAC Australia members have the lobbying and advocacy power of Australia’s national performing arts peak body behind them when needed and in front of them leading the way with national strategic initiatives. OUR ROLES: Connection – We connect performance makers and presenters to create shared understanding and mutually beneficial outcomes that support the presentation and mobility of performing arts activity. Leadership – We identify key industry issues and set the agenda to progress those issues, both independently and through collaborative action with strategic allies. We promote the value, and advocate for the needs of people and organisations in the performing arts industry. Capacity – Yours and ours – We provide information to help individuals and organisations in our membership develop best practice in presenting and audience development. We undertake activity that builds our knowledge and operational resources. PAC Australia programs and delivers the national annual Australian Performing Arts Exchange - Australia’s largest national market development event.