2016 Sidney Myer Performing Arts Awards announced

A youth theatre company and two artistic directors – one based on the Gold Coast, the other in regional NT – have been honoured for their achievements.
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The annual Sidney Myer Performing Arts Awards were presented in Melbourne on Tuesday, with recipients honoured in three separate categories.

Gavin Webber, Co-Artistic Director, The Farm (QLD) received the Individual Award valued at $60,000; Australian Theatre for Young People (NSW) received the $90,000 Group Award; and Kathy Burns, Artistic Director of NT-based Barkly Regional Arts received the Facilitator’s Prize of $25,000.

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