The Australian Elizabethan Theatre Trust Investing in the Future of Australian Music and Performance

Since 1954, the Australian Elizabethan Theatre Trust has been a vital force in supporting the performing arts across Australia. With a focus on enabling Australian artists and organisations to grow, experiment, and share their work, the Trust continues to play an important role in shaping the future of music, theatre, and performance in this country.

The Trust has supported a wide range of artistic projects over the years, from individual artists to research and development initiatives. Its commitment to backing Australian talent ensures that musicians, performers, and creators can pursue bold ideas and keep contributing to a cultural landscape that, in many ways, still needs more support and visibility. In this context, the Trust’s role is not only valuable—it’s essential.

I have been fortunate to receive support from the Trust for both the Sydney Chamber Music Festival and a current international research project. This kind of backing not only provides practical assistance, but also affirms the value of long-term artistic vision—something that’s essential in today’s fast-moving world.

The continued presence of organisations like the Australian Elizabethan Theatre Trust is crucial to the health of the arts in Australia. Their work helps ensure that creative voices are nurtured and heard, and that Australia remains a place where ambitious artistic ideas can take root and grow.