Live Performance Australia (LPA) congratulates all its Members and performing arts industry colleagues who were recognised in the 2025 Australia Day Honours for their outstanding achievements and contributions to Australia’s performing arts and live performance industry.
COMPANION (AC) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mrs Eve Lynnette (Lyn) WILLIAMS AM, VIC
For eminent service to the arts as an administrator, and to the museums and galleries sector through philanthropic donations.
The late Mr Galarrwuy YUNUPINGU AM
For eminent service to First Nation Peoples, in particular traditional land ownership, to leadership in economic development initiatives, to fostering reconciliation and respect, and as a custodian of culture and ceremony.
OFFICER (AO) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mrs Pamela Maunsell WALL OAM, SA
For distinguished service to the community through charitable support and philanthropic contributions, and to the community of South Australia.
MEMBER (AM) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr Gerard BERTELKAMP
For significant service to the performing arts as a singer, songwriter and musician.
Mr David John BRIGGS, VIC
For significant service to the performing arts as a guitarist, songwriter and producer.
Mr Patrick Francis CONDON
For significant service to arts administration, and the entertainment industry.
Mr Stephen Alexander GRIEVE SA
For significant service to architecture, and to arts development through leadership roles.
The late Mr Paul Richard MADDEN VIC
For significant service to the community through social welfare organisations, social policy development, and the arts.
Ms Joanna MURRAY-SMITH, VIC
For significant service to the performing arts as a writer.
The Honourable Richard Christopher REFSHAUGE, ACT
For significant service to the community of the ACT, and to the arts.
Emeritus Professor Joe WOLFE, NSW
For significant service to tertiary education, and to music.
MEDAL (OAM) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr Paul Justin BEGAUD, NSW
For service to the music industry as a songwriter and producer.
Ms Elizabeth Anne BONETTI, VIC
For service to music.
Ms Debra Lee BOUTCHER, VIC
For service to the arts, and to the community of Horsham.
Mr Vincent CICCARELLO, SA
For service to arts administration.
Mr Darryl Keith DAVENPORT, WA
For service to dance sports.
Mrs Celia EGERTON, QLD
For service to music through teaching.
Mr Alan Keith GILMOUR, NSW
For service to the arts, particularly through music.
Mr Geoffrey Paul JONES CSC, NSW
For service to business, and to the entertainment industry.
Ms Julia Clare HALES, WA
For service to people with disability, and to the arts.
Mr John Eric HEAD, VIC
For service to the arts, and to the community of Shepparton.
Ms Margaret Elizabeth HOBAN, TAS
For service to the arts, particularly through music.
Ms Sukhjit Kaur KHALSA. WA
For service to the performing arts.
Mrs Alison Mary MACGREGOR, VIC
For service to music, and to horticulture.
Mrs Catherine Jane PALETHORPE, NSW
For service to music administration.
