APAM - Australian Performing Arts Market

Early bird registrations are now open for our friends at HKPAX - Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo 香港演藝博覽 2026.

HKPAX is a global platform connecting performing arts professionals through performances, pitching sessions, talks, exhibition and networking.

Taking place from 9 - 13 October 2026, HKPAX brings together visionary artists and industry leaders to spark collaboration and new opportunities.

Secure your place and be part of Asia’s premier performing arts marketplace.

🔗 hkpax.org.hk

🎭 Opportunities 🎭

Sharing a few opportunities open in the live performance sector...

⭐️ Applications closing soon for Course 2 of PAC Australia - APAX Presenter Training Program
🔗 paca.org.au/training/presenter-training/

⭐️ Applications for First Base at APAX are now open
🔗 apax.org.au/event-info/opportunities/

Got an opportunity you want us to share? Send us a message 📧

🎭 Opportunities 🎭

Sharing some opportunities from our friends in the sector...

⭐️ Applications for CINARS Biennale Pitch Sessions are now open
🔗 cinars.org/en/call-for-applications

⭐️ Applications for ISPA’s 2027 Global Fellowship are now open
🔗 ispa.org/page/fellowship_landing

Got an opportunity you want us to share? Send us a message 📧

Our APAM partners, funders and supporters are integral to the event's success.

We would like to thank them for their ongoing support as we look back on our week in Boorloo/Perth.

Special thanks to...

Creative Australia, Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport, Business Events Perth, Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Council on Australia Latin America Relations (COALAR), d&b audiotechnik, Walyalup Fremantle Arts Centre, Arts and Culture Trust, Arts Tasmania, Arts Queensland, CreateSA, Create NSW, Northern Territory Government and Hours After.

The China Shanghai International Arts Festival is seeking applications for the 2026 R.A.W (Rising Artists' Works program) Global Call for Commissioned Works.

Young creators worldwide are invited to illuminate the international stage with their originality, vision and creativity.

For more information and to apply follow the link below 🔗
www.artsbird.com/en

Looking back on our week at APAM in the Perth sunshine ☀️

Until next time…

📷 by Edwin Sitt.

A full end to an even fuller week.

Thank you for joining us last week in Boorloo/Perth for the Australian Performing Arts Market.

We hope the conversations and connections born at APAM spark the fire for growth and change into the future 🔥

📷 by Edwin Sitt.

On day 4 we headed to Fremantle! 🏖️

Between sector gatherings and live pitches and showcases we made time for a spot of networking in the evening breeze at Walyalup Fremantle Arts Centre.

📷 by Edwin Sitt

We're over halfway...Day 3 led with pitches and finished with our APAM Debate: The art comes before the audience.

We networked with cultural leaders from Southeast Asia and invited companies to share their work in the APAM Market Hall.

Day 4 begins...

📷 by Edwin Sitt.