Performing arts leaders making a difference recognised in 2026 IMPACT Awards

Arts on Tour takes top honour at Australia's national performing arts awards, nine more winners recognised.
Arts on Tour accept the Wendy Blacklock Industry Legend Award. Photo: Alex Sibbison.

Nine winners have been recognised for their contributions to Australia’s performing arts sector at the 2026 PAC Australia IMPACT Awards.

PAC Australia Executive Director Katherine Connor said: ‘Arts on Tour is an organisation which doesn’t shy away from challenges, constantly seeks to improve the conditions within the sector, and understands that lasting change is built through partnership and collaboration.’

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Alannah Sue (she/her) is a journalist, writer and theatre critic with a passion for arts and culture and all that glitters. She joined the Creative Hubs Group team as Senior Arts & Screen Journalist after relocating to Melbourne in 2025. She previously served as Arts & Culture Editor at Time Out Sydney and contributes to various publications. She is always keen to take a chance on weird performance art, theatre of all kinds, out-of-the-box exhibitions, queer venues, and cheap Prosecco. Give her half a chance, and she will get on a soapbox when it comes to topics like the magic of musical theatre, the importance of rigorous arts criticism, and the global cultural implications of the RuPaul’s Drag Race franchise. Got a pitch for Alannah? Send an email to: [email protected]