Opportunities

There are many different ways to engage with APAX, from coming along as a delegate, connecting with other first time attendees, participating in the Arts Market or the First Base program, attending the PAC Australia training intensives, and more.

We’re excited for delegates to experience all on offer in the tropical Top End and Darwin Festival – stay tuned for offers that we’ll announce here, as they become available.

On this page:

• First Base
• First Timers
• Arts Market
• Industry Development & Training Program

First Base

New to touring or looking to grow your reach or opportunities? Start with First Base. 

Arts Markets are full of opportunities but can also feel like unfamiliar territory. Since presenters often program work from artists and producers they already know – so how do you become someone they know? 

Meet First Base – an exclusive session for artists and producers that allows you to test drive your pitch one-on-one with a presenter. They will help you: 

• Pinpoint what hooks a presenter
• Spot what is missing in your pitch 
• Introduce you to five other presenters at APAX to start building your network right away 

The First Base session is scheduled for the morning of Tuesday 12 August.

Applications for First Base have now closed.

First Timers

First time at APAX? Meet some friendly faces, grab a coffee and get some tips from experienced delegates who have been exactly where you are now during our First Timers gatherings.

There will be two moments during the APAX program for First Timers to connect: Tuesday 12 and Thursday 14 August.

Advance registration is required for these sessions and will be available closer to the event.

Arts Market

The Arts Market program is developed through an application process that runs in March-April each year. Find out more about the Arts Market.

Industry Development & Training Programs / Intensives

PAC Australia’s training programs support a peer learning experience, providing presenters and producers with opportunities to learn from existing organisations within the performing arts ecology and build an ongoing network to draw upon. Our programs are designed to provide a solid foundation for participants to develop their own style and processes within their field of work.

We offer:

• Presenter Training Program (Australia + Aotearoa)
• Presenter Development Program
• Tour Producer Training Program

The training programs consist of a number of online sessions plus an in-person intensive training day.

In 2025 the in-person intensive training days for the following programs will be held on Monday 11 August in Garamilla/Darwin, just before APAX commences on Monday evening.

• Presenter Development Program
• Presenter Training Program (Course 1 & 2)
• Tour Producer Training (Course 2)

Participation in these courses, including the intensive training day is by advance application only. Find out more about PAC Australia’s training opportunities and application details.