The Artistic Director of the acclaimed Indigenous dance troupe wins Live Performance Australia’s highest honour.

The Artistic Director of Bangarra Dance Theatre, Stephen Page, has been honoured with the JC Williamson Award, the most prestigious laurel bestowed by Live Performance Australia. The accolade is given in recognition of an individual who has made “a truly outstanding contribution to the enrichment of Australian live entertainment and performing arts culture and shaped the future of the industry for the better.” Previous winners include musical theatre presenter John Frost, pop icon Kylie Minogue, opera superstar Joan Sutherland, and entertainer Barry Humphries, aka Dame Edna Everage.

The announcement was made today by Andrew Kay AM, the President of Live Performance Australia, at a special ceremony at the Sydney Opera House. It included a performance by the talented dancers of Bangarra Dance Theatre, who are currently performing a new triple bill at the iconic venue, OUR Land People Stories, featuring Nyapanyapa, Page’s 23rd work for the company.

Page has led Bangarra Dance Theatre for over 25 years since he was appointed as the Artistic Director in 1991. Under his leadership, the company have cemented a reputation as one of the most significant...