Nominations are now open for the 2009 Sidney Myer Performing Arts Awards. Nominations for the following awards are welcome:
– $40,000 Individual Award
– $70,000 Group Award
– $15,000 Facilitator's Prize
The Awards were created in 1984 to commemorate the life and cultural interests of Sidney Myer and are primarily intended to enhance the status of the performing arts and artists in Australia. The Awards recognise past achievement and consideration is also given to the potential of an individual or group to continue their contribution to Australian society through the performing arts. Nominations close Friday October 30, 2009 and winners will be announced in early 2010. For more info, go to www.myerfoundation.org.au or contact Debra Main at (03) 9207 3042.