PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES IN AUSTRALIA IN 2000
Australia 2000: Closer Than You Think is a program featuring amateur
performing groups from throughout the world. Performing groups may include
choirs, bands, orchestras, dance groups, theatre companies, drill teams,
baton twirlers, and more.
- The Sydney Royal Easter Show
14-29 April 2000
One and one-half million visitors attend one of Sydneys largest and most
unique events. The show takes place at Homebush Bay, the site for the 2000
Olympic Games. Large performing groups may appear in the Grand Parade,
Main Arena, (seating 16,000) or Millennium Park (seating 2,000). For
smaller groups or performers requiring more intimate settings, Presidents
Plaza and Olympic Plaza are appropriate options.
- The Olympic Torch Relay
8 June to 15 September 2000
Community celebrations will be held twice a day, during the 100-day relay
leading up to the Olympic Games in communities around Australia. In
addition to appearances during the Torch Relay, an exchange program
activity will be hosted by a local performing arts group and will take
place the day before. Later that day, visiting international groups will
be welcomed by local government leaders and will perform in a venue such
a concert hall, university theater, town hall, or church.
- Olympic and Paralympic Entertainment Program
17 August to 29 October 2000
Performances will be staged in venues associated with the Olympics as the
city comes alive with the spirit of the Games. SOCOG may choose to invite
a performing group to appear at the limited access Olympic Games site in
Homebush Bay, the Athletes Village, Olympic Training Sites, or as part of
the Olympic Arts Festival, Harbour of Life.
- Centenary of Federation Celebrations
January 2001
Beginning with the largest parade ever held in the Southern Hemisphere,
this major event celebrates the 100 years since the Australia Federation
was formed. On January 1st, 2001, the real dawning of the new millenium,
one performing group from each of ten countries will be invited to march
in this huge parade and enjoy the high profile performances by invitation
of the Celebrations Executive Committee.
PROGRAM ELEMENTS:
Visits to Australia by performance groups may involve:
* A performance in Sydney in an Olympic Games context.
* A visit to the Olympic Games site.
* A performance in a major regional center.
* A performance in a smaller center.
* An exchange program with a local community.
* Other performance, educational experiences,
and enriching activities as requested.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
* High standard of performance
* Able to represent their country with distinction.
* Capacity to travel between April and December 2000
* Capable of self-funding their tour
PRESENTERS: The program was created by Present Australia Pty Ltd in
cooperation with INTROPA Tours to promote the opportunity for performing
arts groups to participate in the spirit of the Games.
INTROPA Tours has a reputation for excellence specializing in tours for
performing groups. INTROPA was established in Vienna, Austria in 1957 and
expanded into the U.S. in 1972. INTROPAs worldwide network of offices are
staffed by professionals in music, dance, theater and travel.
Present Australia is a special events company known throughout Australia
for presenting outstanding national and international events. Over the
past ten years, Present Australia has organized the World Championship
for Marching Show Bands, Australias International Choral Festival, Hunter
Festival of Sport, and the International Womensport Festival.
For further information or details on auditioning, please contact the
Program Manager below. Please quote the reference (HS01):
Eric Rock
AUSTRALIA 2000: Closer Than You Think
235 Peachtree Street, Suite 400
Atlanta, Georgia 30303 USA
Telephone 404-377-6620
Facsimile 404-377-6608
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