Live Performance Australia (LPA) is the peak body for Australia’s live entertainment and
performing arts industry. Established in 1917 and registered as an employers’ organisation
under the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009, LPA’s activities centre around three core areas:
• Workplace Relations
• Policy & Strategy
• Membership Services & Events
Our members work in the live performance sector across all artistic genres, including contemporary
and classical music, musicals, theatre, comedy, dance, opera, circus and physical theatre.
We represent producers, venues, promoters, performing arts companies, festivals and industry
suppliers such as ticketing companies and technical specialists.
LPA also services the cinema and exhibition industries.
Our Vision & Mission
Our Vision strives to position the LPA as a key player in maximising the value government, business
and the Australian people attach to the Australian live entertainment industry on the basis of the
significant contribution our industry makes to the cultural, commercial and economic prosperity
of our nation.
LPA aims to:
1. Peak Body
be the peak body for the Australian live entertainment industry
2. Influence
present a strong, united and influential voice on behalf of our industry
3. Membership
provide outstanding representation, advice and service to our members
4. Citizenship
encourage the highest standards of professionalism and corporate citizenship in the management
and conduct of our industry
5. “Live”
promote the value of live entertainment
6. Industry
foster our industry’s wellbeing.