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Our vision ...
Is to see our festival become a gathering point for the whole musical theatre community.
- Emerging Artists will come to learn from, perform with and be inspired by their heroes.
- Professionals will attend to connect with peers, refresh their drive and be inspired by the stars of the future.
- It will be an unmissable event for audiences, offering unique experiences they can’t have anywhere else.
To make this a reality we need your help.
At the heart of our mission is the belief that …
Community is everything. It is where our young people learn and our audiences connect. It is a place of safety for artists to play, collaborate and be inspired. It fosters outstanding work that leads to meaningful shared experiences that elevate Musical Theatre.
We are dedicated to …
Bringing industry legends, professional artists, emerging artists and passionate audiences together to celebrate musical theatre. This collision ignites the ambition of our future stars, revitalises our professionals and cultivates innovation.
This matters now more than ever because …
The commercial realities of musical theatre make bold, innovative programming choices harder than ever. Spaces where it is safe to take risks and program local stories are harder to find, and fewer emerging artists are afforded the chance to work alongside masters of their craft.
Connection and community are more precious than ever as our society fragments, and places like the Australian Musical Theatre Festival are key to creating those opportunities.
Our immediate challenge is …
The festival has outgrown its resources. Expanding our offerings and creating a place that supports outstanding work and meaningful shared experiences takes people power.
Our festival staff and artists work harder each year to make the festival bigger and better. We’re dedicated to making our budget work, but our people and funds can only stretch so far.
To grow the festival into a sustainable event in the long term, we need a team that can do more. We need our current staff to be able to do more, and we need new staff to support new initiatives.
Why should you help?
We know that you care about Musical theatre and the festival.
As part of our community, we want you to be part of the vision and help us celebrate what we have already achieved while actively building the future.
Your contribution is vital because it helps us grow into our next chapter and shows that our community believe in our vision for the festival.
With your support, we can …
- Grow our community
- Take creatives risks
- Support pathways for emerging artists
- Support telling Australian stories
How do I help?
Donate
AMTF is a registered charity, and any donation of $2 or more is tax-deductible. Make your donation HERE.
Volunteer
We love that our festival is supported by volunteers and we always welcome more. If you want to help you can sign up HERE.
Bequest
Your will is a lasting gift. After caring for loved ones, consider including AMTF as a beneficiary to support the next generation of musical theatre.
Leaving a bequest to AMTF is a powerful way to support a cause close to your heart. Large or small, gifts support our mission.
Promote
Of course, you can also help us by promoting us. Tell people about your time at AMTF and your favourite parts of the festival. Bring your friends when you come next time. Share our social media posts and emails. It all helps.