Brisbane Powerhouse announces APAM 2014 program

The program has been announced for the 2014 Australian Performing Arts Market (APAM), the premier biennial industry event for contemporary performing arts in the Asia Pacific region.

Being held in Brisbane from 18th to 22nd February 2014, APAM 2014 offers the opportunity for more than 600 artists, presenters and producers from around the globe to discover Australia and New Zealand's best creative works, find new collaborators, network with fellow professionals, and meet key arts funding and development agencies to build and negotiate international and national tours.

APAM 2014 is being presented by the Australia Council for the Arts in partnership with Brisbane Powerhouse, along with the Brisbane City Council as 'principal supporter' and backing from the Queensland Government, through Arts Queensland and Tourism and Events Queensland.

Looking forward to the event, Powerhouse Artistic Director Kris Stewart explained "Brisbane Powerhouse is excited to be the home for APAM 2014 and recognises that large scale industry events such as this are only made possible with the support of local, State and Federal Government."

Announcing the independently curated program, APAM 2014 Executive Producer Jane Fuller said APAM 2014 would feature 37 production showcases, including full lengths and excerpts, and 15 work-in-development pitches.

Fuller stated "this year's rich and varied program will focus on independent talent as well as established companies seeking a new audience.

"One of APAM's great strengths is its ability to provide a unique platform for producers to present innovative new work, such as the award winning team of director Shaun Parker and composer Nick Wales who will showcase the arresting music/dance production AM I. The work will feature a live musical score with 14 extraordinary performers.

"The 2014 program features a number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander works such as ILBIJERRI Theatre Company's full length presentation of CORANDERRK which recreates the 1881 Parliamentary Inquiry into the Coranderrk Aboriginal Reserve in a production that is both great theatre and important Australian history.

"It includes special events such as Terrapin Puppet Theatre's I Think I Can, an interactive installation that incorporates a model railway in public spaces, inviting the public to engage and play by becoming temporary residents.

"APAM 2014 also sees a new programming category introduced for artists to present their work in a true club environment. This curated cabaret will feature four works including Yana Alana and Tha Paranas' Between the Cracks, Synergy Percussion's City Jungle, Justin Shoulder and collaborators The River Eats and Die Roten Punkte - Eurosmash!"

Australia Council for the Arts Chief Executive Tony Grybowski said APAM was the only performing arts industry event that championed the unique potential and authentic character of Australian and New Zealand works to international and national presenters.

Grybowski added "APAM has grown in size and prestige since it was first held in 1994, attracting 200 participants, including 35 international delegates.

"The last APAM in 2012 attracted around 600 participants, with more than 200 international delegates across 35 countries, resulting in more opportunities for artists to perform and work both in Australia and internationally."

Brisbane City Council Lord Mayor Graham Quirk said APAM would bring an influx of visitors to the city.

For more information or to register go to www.performingartsmarket.com.au

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