Frequently Asked Questions

We update this section regularly to answer frequently asked questions.


Is it true you have a new email address?

Yes! Our new email is awards@artistreliefwa.org.au. We are in the process of retiring our previous email. If you're in touch with us regularly, for example as a company that produces work, please add awards@artistreliefwa.org.au to your contacts. If you're replying to an email that was sent to you from our old email, please send your reply to our new address. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.


When will this year's awards ceremony be held?

The 2024 Awards Ceremony – recognising productions from 2023 – will be held on a date midyear in the Heath Ledger Theatre.

When the ceremony happens each year is subject to securing funding and sponsorships to support its presentation.

Nominees will be contacted to secure their tickets, before tickets go on sale for everyone else.


When were last year's awards held?

The 2023 Awards Ceremony was held on Monday 30 October in the Heath Ledger Theatre.


who puts on the awards?

The Awards are proudly hosted by Artist Relief Fund WA.

Artist Relief Fund WA is a registered charity and the state's benevolent fund for artists and arts workers, with a long history of providing confidential financial support to professional artists and arts workers experiencing:

  • a health or mental health emergency
  • other forms of severe or urgent hardship

To find out more or apply for help, please visit artistreliefwa.org.au.


How do I register my 2024 shows?

You can register any productions happening between 1 January and 31 December 2024. Simply complete our online form.

We encourage you to do this as far in advance as possible. We cannot guarantee judges can attend with less than three weeks' notice.

The registration process for 2024 shows will close on 1 November 2024.


Are the judges currently seeing shows?

Yes. Judges are seeing eligible shows that registered sufficiently far in advance.


CAN THE JUDGES COME TO MY FRINGE WORLD SEASON?

No, we do not assess productions that are presented as part of fringe festivals, including FRINGE WORLD.


How do you handle conflicts of interest?

We take conflicts of interest seriously. We guarantee actions are put in place to ensure conflicts do not affect the outcome of the awards.


How can I become a sponsor?

These awards are only possible thanks to the generosity of arts-loving sponsors. If you would like to support us, visit our support page