APAM - Australian Performing Arts Market

03/09/2026

Groundwork continues...

Groundwork is our professional development and capacity building initiative, supporting the performing arts sector to build skills in international touring and exchange.

Session nine explores cultural diplomacy.

Following her recent Churchill Fellowship on the topic, Kate Ben-Tovim and Bec Allen (cultural sector leader turned diplomat - currently Counsellor, Public Affairs, Australian Embassy Tokyo) present a practical session unpacking cultural diplomacy for the cultural sector.

They will cover the basics of cultural diplomacy for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and share some best practice case studies with the opportunity for a Q&A with both presenters.

This session will be recorded and Auslan interpreted.

📅 Thursday 17 September
⏰ 10AM AWST
🔗 apam.org.au/resources/groundwork/

14/08/2026

🚨 ATTENTION AUSSIES IN EDINBURGH🚨

Now is your chance to complete the inaugural Australian Edinburgh Fringe Census, 2026.

Led by Australian arts producer Linda Catalano this short survey aims to capture data on the Australian creative workforce producing, performing, crewing, and programming at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Make sure you’re counted and complete the census.

Help count Australia's creative workforce at the Edinburgh Fringe. The Australian Edinburgh Fringe Census 2026 takes around three minutes to complete.

04/08/2026

🚨 Applications are open for the ASSITEJ International Professional Exchange Programme 🚨

More information and to apply linked 🔗 below...

28/07/2026

Groundwork Session 8 is available to watch back.

Gain insight into performing arts markets across Asia and hear speakers from HKPAX - Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo 香港演藝博覽, BIPAM, 서울아트마켓 PAMS and China Shanghai International Arts Festival.

Whether you are planning on attending an arts market in Asia this year or just want to understand how these markets operate this session offers valuable insights to inform your approach.

Watch it back online 🔗
apam.org.au/resources/groundwork/

20/07/2026

Groundwork is BACK tomorrow!

Session 8 shares an inside look and insights into performing arts markets in Asia.

Join us online for Groundwork to hear directly from arts market representatives as they discuss the priorities and objectives of their events.

Featuring speakers from HKPAX - Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo 香港演藝博覽, BIPAM, 서울아트마켓 PAMS and China Shanghai International Arts Festival, whether you are planning on attending an arts market in Asia this year or just want to understand how these markets operate this session offers valuable insights to inform your approach.

📅 Tuesday 21 July
⏰ 10AM AWST
🔗 apam.org.au/resources/groundwork/

16/07/2026

Groundwork continues next week.

Groundwork is our professional development and capacity building initiative.

In session eight we deep dive into performing arts markets in Asia.

Leaders from arts markets across Asia will share insights into the opportunities arts markets offer Australian and New Zealand artists, producers and presenters. The conversation will be led by Anne Chan (HKPAX - Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo 香港演藝博覽), Casa Kim (Busan International Performing Arts Market), Yunji Cho (서울아트마켓 PAMS) and Feifei Qiao (China Shanghai International Arts Festival).

Join us online next Tuesday!

📅 Tuesday 21 July
⏰ 10AM AWST
🔗 apam.org.au/resources/groundwork/

06/07/2026

Join Sounds Australia and Creative Australia for an information session on the current processes and expectations of the US artist visa process with guest Matthew Covey (attorney and executive director of Tamizdat).

📅 Wednesday 22 July
🔗 below to register
www.cognitoforms.com/SoundsAustralia1/USVISAINFORMATIONSESSION2026

This critical information session will be held virtually on Wednesday 22 July.

29/06/2026

🎭 Opportunities 🎭

Current opportunities open in the live performance sector...

⭐️ Applications closing soon for PAC Australia - APAX's First Base program - an opportunity for artists and producers to test drive their pitch one-on-one with a presenter.
🔗 apax.org.au/event-info/opportunities/

⭐️ Grant applications open for Creative Australia's International Travel Fund: Market Development
🔗 creative.gov.au/investments-opportunities/international-travel-fund-market-development

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

01/06/2026

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

25/05/2026

It was a privilege to host you all in Boorloo/Perth this February for the Australian Performing Arts Market (APAM).

We heard pitches from artists across Australia and Aotearoa/New Zealand, listened to provocations and keynotes from leading minds across the live performance sector, networked from morning coffees to late night hang outs and spent the week grounded in culture, exchange and connection, supported by our Traditional Owners in residence.

Thank you for being part of APAM 2026 and for contributing to our international arts community. We hope you had the opportunity to discover new work, exchange ideas and build meaningful relationships.

We look forward to welcoming you back in 2028.

🎥 by Edwin Sitt.

Creative Australia, Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport