Sidney Myer Performing Arts Awards

NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN FOR THE
2008 SIDNEY MYER PERFORMING ARTS AWARDS

Nominations are now open for the Sidney Myer Performing Arts Awards, with three awards to be
presented, with prize money totalling $125,000.

At the 2008 Awards, we celebrate 25 years of the Sidney Myer Performing Arts Awards. From their
creation, these prestigious national awards continue to pay tribute to outstanding achievement in drama,
comedy, dance, music, opera, circus and puppetry.

The nominations for 2008 will be for the following Awards:

- Individual Award $40,000
- Group Award $70,000
- Facilitator’s Prize $15,000

“Sidney Myer was one of the greatest advocates for the arts, believing whole-heartedly that art should
be enjoyed and made accessible to everyone,” says Christine Edwards, CEO, Sidney Myer Fund.

“The Sidney Myer Performing Arts Awards celebrate the achievements of outstanding Australians who,
like Sidney Myer, have made a major contribution to the cultural lifeblood of this country, one that will be
felt for many years to come.”
The Awards are decided on a national basis and each nomination is considered by a Judging
Committee. While the Awards recognize past achievement, consideration is also given to the potential
of an individual or group to continue their contribution to Australian society through the performing arts
into the future.
The Awards were created in 1984 by the Sidney Myer Fund to mark the 50th anniversary of the passing
of Sidney Myer. Since then, the awards have honored some of Australia’s finest performers and most
respected members of the arts community. Geoffrey Rush, for example, won the individual award in
1993.

While they commemorate the life and cultural interests of Sidney Myer, the Awards are primarily
intended to enhance the status of the performing arts in Australia.

Nominations close on 31st October. Nomination forms can be found by visiting
www.myerfoundation.org.au or by phoning ph. 03 9207 3040 or Fax: 03 9207 3070, or by e-mailing
enquiries@myerfoundation.org.au.