Winners for PAC Australia’s IMPACT Awards were announced on 9 September 2026 at The West End Electric, Brisbane as part of the Australian Performing Arts Exchange (APAX).

The annual national awards celebrate performing arts leadership and excellence, with a focus on impact on communities, and the broader performing arts sector.

Arts on Tour has been named the recipient of the 2026 Wendy Blacklock Industry Legend Award, the highest honour at PAC Australia’s IMPACT Awards, recognising its longstanding contribution to Australia’s performing arts touring sector.

The annual awards celebrate leadership and excellence across the performing arts, with a particular focus on the impact organisations and individuals have on communities and the broader sector. The winners were announced as part of the Australian Performing Arts Exchange (APAX) at The West End Electric.

Arts on Tour, one of Australia’s major performing arts touring service organisations and the peak body for touring in NSW, was recognised for its leadership across tour management and its response to some of the sector’s most pressing challenges.

Its initiatives have included programs addressing mental wellbeing on the road and sustainable touring practices, as well as Tour Ready, Tour Fit and ENGAGE!, which support tour readiness, workforce development...