CONFERENCES & INCENTIVES

Create an unforgettable experience for your delegates, clients and employees

You don’t need to be an opera fan to enjoy a night with Opera Australia. It is not just what happens on stage. It's the whole experience, from getting dressed up tomeeting colleagues, a glass of champagne and feeling the buzz of anticipation as the orchestra tunes up. And whether you are welcoming overseas visitors or giving your employees opera tickets as a well-earned reward, you couldn't ask for a better setting.

In Sydney all performances take place at the iconic Sydney Opera House, surrounded by the glittering waters of one of the most beautiful harbours in the world. In Melbourne, you will spend your evening at the spectacular South Bank precinct on the banks of the Yarra at the heart of Melbourne's arts and entertainment district. There's passion and drama inside, and the fabulous night sky (and nightlife) outside.

Also we want YOU, the conference organiser, to experience an Opera Australia performance, so you'll have no hesitation recommending it to your clients. Ask about buying opera tickets at Opera Australia’s special industry rates.

Specialised service for conference, incentive and event organisers

Opera Australia offers a dedicated service for conference, incentive and event organisers to ensure that your opera event is a highlight of the program.

• A dedicated Groups and Tourism Planner can discuss discounted rates for group bookings for your conference, incentive or event
• Knowledgeable staff to assist you in selecting the most appropriate performance and seating
• Priority seating: access the best available seating before single seats are released to the public
• Assistance in planning pre- and post-performance hospitality
• Promotional resources: images and copy can be provided for inclusion in your event collateral

Additional suggestions for enhancing your client’s event include*:

• Pre-performance talks providing insights into the production
• Opera Centre tours – approximately one hour in duration, these tours are available at the Sydney Surry Hills Opera Centre and explore all the various departments required to stage an opera – costume, wigs, millinery, set models, design and construction and rehearsal studios.
• Customised programs, tickets and cast sheets to acknowledge your sponsors and welcome delegates.
• Combine the performance with a pre- or post-performance dinner or cocktail function, or during the interval.
• Private performances are the ultimate way to impress your delegates

(*Cost involved and may be subject to minimum group size. Please contact us for further information.)

Corporate rewards and incentives

A night at the opera is a distinctive way to build morale and reward your employees. It can be incorporated into an existing or new incentive program for groups of any size.

The ultimate wow-factor – an opera performance just for you
We can accommodate up to 1400 people in Sydney, or 2000 in Melbourne for any given performance. See our page on Private Performances for further information.

Conference trade pricing

For 2011 and 2012 pricing please contact our Groups and Tourism Planner

Fast facts

• The Sydney Opera House Opera Theatre seats around 1400 people, while the State Theatre at the Arts Centre, Melbourne,Theatre seats over 2000
• Opera Australia offers two Sydney seasons at the Sydney Opera House (late Dec – April and June – Nov) and two Melbourne seasons at the Arts Centre (April – May and Nov – Dec)
• Evening performances run from Monday to Saturday with matinees on Saturdays.
• During each season a number of different operas are performed each week
• Surtitles (English language translations projected onto a screen above the stage) can be viewed from most seats and allow you to follow the story of each opera with ease.