About us

The Australian Musical Theatre Festival

A one-of-a-kind event, located in the heart of Northern Tasmania, the Australian Musical Theatre Festival (AMTF) lights up Launceston each May.

Uniting passionate audiences with emerging artists and seasoned professionals, AMTF celebrates musical theatre in unforgettable ways. From world premieres in historic venues to intimate performances across the city, AMTF invites attendees to bask in the autumn sunshine as it shines a spotlight on Launceston’s rich theatre history.

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Our Mission

Australian Musical Theatre Festival’s mission is to make a significant contribution to the national cultural landscape by celebrating and supporting the Australian musical theatre industry.

We bring together artists, educators, aspiring professionals, community musical theatre participants, audiences and enthusiasts, providing a safe and inclusive space that encourages inspiration, connection and growth.

We strive to position Launceston as a national hub for musical theatre, celebrating the region’s rich culture and community and casting a spotlight on Tasmania.

Our Vision

• Australian Musical Theatre Festival is celebrated as a key event in the national cultural calendar, with an audience from across Australia.
• Australian Musical Theatre Festival is for everyone. We are champions of diversity and inclusion providing access and participation opportunities for all musical theatre lovers.
• We present an unmissable, high-quality, and professional annual festival that entertains, inspires and challenges our audience and participants and draws people to return year after year.
• We are a key driver in building audiences for new musicals and Australian content, both locally and throughout Australia.
• We are a significant contributor to the thriving of the Australian musical theatre industry, supporting musical theatre makers at all stages of their career and work development.
• Our Launceston home is seen as a national leader in musical theatre, providing a unique space for the sector to retreat, reflect and grow. Our presence here makes a significant contribution to the Tasmanian community and the local performing arts community.