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Strategic Pillars & Outcomes
Darwin pulled out all the stops to see the multi-award winning Urzila Carlson after her previous tour was rescheduled twice and then ultimately cancelled. A full house, and more than 1,000 people came to see her show where she explored the complications of oversharing and then letting everyone know - It’s Personal.
2021–22 PERFORMANCES & EVENTS
THE PLAYHOUSE —
2021 BEAT FESTIVAL A TASTE OF IRELAND AUNTY DONNA The Magical Dead Cat Tour BAKER BOY BELL SHAKESPEARE A Midsummer Night's Dream BJORN AGAIN Mamma Mia! We Are Back Again Tour! BOB DOWNE Viva Bob Vegas! CANCER COUNCIL NT Conquering Cancer Screening COLLIDE CULT CLASSICS AT DEC Cars CULT CLASSICS AT DEC Dirty Dancing CULT CLASSICS AT DEC Frozen CULT CLASSICS AT DEC Moana CULT CLASSICS AT DEC Moulin Rouge CULT CLASSICS AT DEC Pretty Woman CULT CLASSICS AT DEC Priscilla, Queen of the Desert CULT CLASSICS AT DEC Romeo + Juliet CULT CLASSICS AT DEC Scream CULT CLASSICS AT DEC The Incredibles CULT CLASSICS AT DEC The Lion King CULT CLASSICS AT DEC The Rocky Horror Picture Show CULT CLASSICS AT DEC The Terminator DARWIN PERFORMANCE ACADEMY Victorious DARWIN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Action / Adventure DARWIN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Family Proms DARWIN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Pictures DARWIN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Two Fifths DARWIN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Wavelengths DEAD PUPPET SOCIETY The Wider Earth DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY TOURISM & TRADE Forum DUPRADA DANCE COMPANY Swan Lake GRAVITY & OTHER MYTHS The Pulse HAILEYBURY RENDALL SCHOOL Beauty and the Beast HANNAH GADSBY Body of Work ICEWORKS: NEW SUNRISE ICEWORKS CONFERENCE 2022 JAYSON GILLHAM JIMEOIN Turn It Up! JOEL CREASEY Basic AF JON STEVENS The Noiseworks & INXS Collection Tour JUDITH LUCY Turns Out I’m Fine KING STINGRAY LEISA'S SCHOOL OF DANCING The Magic of Dance – Cinderella LARRAKEYAH PRIMARY SCHOOL Mulan MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL ROADSHOW MONKEY BAA THEATRE COMPANY Edward the Emu NT CALISTHENICS SOLO, DUO AND GRACEFUL CHAMPIONSHIPS NT CALISTHENICS TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS NT DANCE COMPANY Forbidden ON BY CIRCA OPERA AUSTRALIA Carmen RAW COMEDY NT FINAL ROYAL EXISTENCE DANCE ACADEMY Purpose ROYAL EXISTENCE DANCE ACADEMY Ready Set Create SAM'S DANCE STUDIO Fantasy SHAKE & STIR THEATRE CO Animal Farm SHOWCASE AUSTRALIAN DANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS SOOSHI MANGO Off The Boat SPIN - THE ANCIENT ART OF BULLSH*#TING ST MARY'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL 21st Century Dancing THE BEST OF THE BEE GEES FEATURING COLIN "SMILEY" PETERSEN THE DJARI PROJECT THE RESILIENCE PROJECT THE SAPPHIRES THE WIGGLES Fruit Salad TV Big Show Tour THE OG WIGGLES REUNION TOUR TOMMY LITTLE URZILA CARLSON It's Personal VICTORIAN STATE BALLET Beauty and the Beast WORLD OF MUSICALS
STUDIO THEATRE —
A HISTORY OF HANKY PANKY: WORK IN PROGRESS ALL YOUTH CONFERENCE 2022 AMY HETHERINGTON Crying Over Spilt Milk BECKY LUCAS Small Talk BLACK DIVAZ SCREENING CLASS CLOWNS CLUB SODA DARWIN PRIDE FESTIVAL 2022 Fiercely Fluro Dance Party DEADLY FUNNY ENGINEERS AUSTRALIA Elevation FRIDGE THE PLAY: A READING GERALDINE HICKEY IN CONCERT, THE MUSIC OF NEIL DIAMOND I'VE BEEN MEANING TO ASK YOU KUYA JAMES 100 Cities NORTHERN TERRITORY 2021 PERFORMING ARTS AWARDS PETER WILLIAMS MEDIUM LIVE PETER WILLIAMS MEDIUM Searching Spirit Tour ROALD DAHL AND THE IMAGINATION SEEKERS SLIDE YOUTH DANCE THEATRE Double Bill – Infinitesimal, The Day Before Yesterday SLIDE YOUTH DANCE THEATRE Falling SLIDE YOUTH DANCE Someone Else's Story SUGARBAG FESTIVAL Queerly Beloved THE SICKLE OF LOVE THE UMBILICAL BROTHERS The Distraction TOP END PRIDE Burlesque
SHAKE & STIR THEATRE CO — ANIMAL FARM
Physical theatre at its best, Animal Farm was one of the most shocking, relevant, and wickedly funny theatre events of the year. shake & stir theatre co impressively brought the farm and its tragedy to life whilst keeping true to George Orwell's original work.
2021 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS POLLING A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO BEING A MODERN-DAY BRENT BOTANICAL JOURNALLING AND SKETCHING BOTANICAL NUMBERS IN NATURE CALLS TO 1194 DAMI-TJI-LA (BLOOD) EXHIBITION GOOD MOVE WORKSHOPS NIDA WORKSHOPS NORTHERN TERRITORY INDIGENOUS BUSINESS NETWORK Barefoot Business RADIOHEAD FOR SOLO PIANO REDNECK GREENIE Confessions of an Ozymoron SUGARBAG FESTIVAL We The People TRANSFORMATION BOTANICAL WORKSHOP WITH ANASTASIA MAXIMOVA WE THE JURY
NTIX —
CARL COX & ERIC POWELL’S MOBILE DISCO FLIGHT FACILITIES ICEHOUSE MINISTRY OF SOUND CLASSICAL
Image Dylan Evans
Chair Hon. Clare Martin AO
Directors Charlie Falanga John Glenn Dr Wendy Ludwig Neville Pantazis Terri Layman (until March 2022) Jane de Gault (from May 2022)
CORE STAFF —
General Manager Mike Harris
Operations Venue & Operations Manager Jati Wixted
Technical Manager Josh Batten
Head Lighting Technician Tomm Lydiard Audio & Staging Coordinator Peter Colautti
Events Coordinator Emily Silburn (until April) Mica Jones (from April) Events Assistant Jack Buckley Box Office Manager Amelia Jackson (until March) Luke Evans (from March) Venue Maintenance & Cleaning Peter Burghof Ann Peters
Programming Senior Producer Veronica Howson (until April) Emily Silburn (from April) Producer Libby Lynch (to March) Education & Youth Coordinator Joanna Noonan
Garrmalang Festival Creative Producer Wendy Ludwig (from May) FUNDING
Marketing & Communications Marketing Manager Melissa White
Marketing Coordinator Felicity Elliott Marketing & Graphic Design Coordinator Jo Boniface
Digital Marketing Coordinator Mellisa Hutton (from April)
Finance & Admin Finance & Business Manager Sophie Jovanovich Accounts Officer Theo Kokkinomagoulos (from January) Administration Officer Amanda Francis (to December) Annual NTG and COD funding until end of 2023-24 financial year.
TICKET REVENUE — $1,971,591
DEC PRESENTS REVENUE — $638,748
in gross Box Office revenues from DEC Presents performances
OUR PEOPLE — $1,715,321
Wages and superannuation paid to our Territory based workforce
6,273
Number of tickets refunded due to Covid-19 restrictions
$370,107
Value of refunded tickets due to Covid-19 restrictions
OUR FINANCIALS
The 2021-22 financial year ended with an operating deficit of $210,629 after non-cash expenses. Encouragingly a small surplus of $31,774 was maintained before non-cash expenses were accounted for.
Lockdowns, lockouts, postponements, cancellations, and the winding up of Territory and Federal Government Covid stimulus support provided a challenging operating environment.
The operational budget for the period was endorsed prior to Darwin’s first lockdown and was founded on continuing the successes of the February to June 2021 period as one of the few venues in Australia without capacity restrictions. Our actual net operating deficit after non-cash of $210,629 is significantly below our original budgeted result of a conservative $7,500 surplus.
This underperformance against budget highlights the costly impact event cancellations and reschedules had on our bottom line, as we incurred substantial set-up costs with no opportunity to recover these after tickets were refunded. Covid-19 related ticket refunds totalled $370,107 which was a 179% increase against the 202021 refund totals of $132,699. The loss of shows due to cancellations or postponements outside of the financial year was between $800,000 to $1 million in gross revenues, with most cancellations falling in the first six months of 2021-22. As restrictions eased, we were able to pick up additional events which left us only $600,000 down from our budgeted revenue expectations at the close of the year.
Despite the uncertainty, 2021-22 saw 3% growth in our total revenues compared to the prior year which had been supplemented with $703,000 in Covid-19 stimulus grants. This revenue growth was partly due to revised commercial pricing structures and a revamped food and beverage offering. Unfortunately, a 5% increase in expenses outpaced our revenue growth.
The following audited financial report provides a detailed look at our financial position for the year ended 30 June 2022.
ABN 14 009 624 248
Directors’ Report
For the Year Ended 30 June 2021
5. Employees
The Company employed 16 (2020:15) permanent employees as at 30 June 2021. The Company employed up to 62 (2020:73) casual employees during the year as required.
6. Director Information
(a) Information on directors
Clare Martin (Incoming Chair) Clare Martin was the first Labor Chief Minister of the Northern Territory and its first female Chief Minister.
Clare led the Labor Party to victory in the Northern Territory in 2001 and then a second time in 2005.
Clare was Chief Minister for more than six years, from 2001-07 and during that time held a number of ministerial portfolios, including Treasury, Major Projects, Tourism, Police, Arts and Indigenous Policy.
Clare was the member for Fannie Bay in the NT Parliament from 1995 to 2008.
Before politics, Clare spent almost two decades as an ABC journalist and broadcaster, working in radio and TV in Sydney, Canberra and Darwin.
Following politics, Clare was the Chief Executive of the Australian Council of Social Service, and then a Professorial Fellow at Charles Darwin University, where she coauthored a book about Territory politics called Speak for yourself.
Clare is currently the Co-Chair of Team Territory; Chair of the Museum and Art Gallery NT and Deputy Chair of Northern Territory Cricket.
Appointed 9August 2021 End of term 8 August 2023
David de Silva (Outgoing Chair) David received his Bachelor of Law Degree from the University of Adelaide in 1987. He completed an Associateship with Justice Millhouse in the Supreme Court of South Australia before moving to the Territory in 1989 to complete his Articles of Clerkship with Poveys, and then working as a litigation lawyer with Cridlands.
In 1993, David became the Darwin partner of a Brisbane firm Greves Creswick which evolved into De Silva Hebron, a legal firm which has now been in business in Darwin for over 25 years. De Silva Hebron is a medium size legal firm in the Darwin market and is predominantly focused upon serving the needs of the business community of the Northern Territory whilst maintaining a general practice.
ABN 14 009 624 248
Directors’ Report
For the Year Ended 30 June 2021
Outside of law, David is the Chair of Tennis NT, serves on the board of Territory Equities Pty Ltd a private equity company.
David is the former Chair of Power Generation Corporation t/a Territory Generation and CrimeStoppers NT and a former Board member of AFLNT, Darwin Waterfront Corporation, Group Training NT, the NTFL and St Mary's Football Club, where he is a life member.
David and his partner, Wendy, have three children who have all been raised and educated in the Northern Territory.
In June 2018 David was recognised for his services to the Darwin business community by being appointed a Member of the Order of Australia.
Appointed 1 July 2013 End of term 9August 2021
John Glenn From an initial career in music performance and management, John has gone on to roles in financial, project and logistical management for a variety of government, non-profit and private entities.
His career went full circle back to the arts and arts management when in 2006 he was appointed Operations Manager of Sydney Symphony, responsible for the Orchestra's logistical and production management, as well as their intrastate, interstate and international touring program.
A stint as General Manager of Sydney's State Theatre followed, before a move to Brisbane to become General Manager of the Venue Management Association (Asia and Pacific).
In November 2011 John became Executive Producer - Venue Utilisation at Queensland Performing Arts Centre, responsible for maximising commercial opportunities and the utilisation of the four theatre venues and other ancillary spaces.
John then moved back to his hometown of Adelaide from 2014 to 2017 in the role of Executive Producer - Adelaide Cabaret Festival and Commercial Ventures. Held annually in June, Adelaide Cabaret Festival is the biggest of its kind in the world. He also had oversight of Adelaide Festival Centre's commercial ventures –leveraging relationships with agents and commercial producers nationally and internationally.
In late 2017, John returned to Queensland Performing Arts Centre in the role of Director - Programming. He now oversees the Centre 's annual program of shows
ABN 14 009 624 248
Directors’ Report
For the Year Ended 30 June 2021
and other presentations working with a team of producers and the venue hire team to maximise utilisation and present a rich and balanced program in the Centre's theatres and ancillary spaces.
John also serves on the Board of the South Australian Circus School (Cirkidz), and now splits his time between Brisbane for his job and the family home in Adelaide where his wife and daughter live.
Appointed 8 February 2016 End of term 6 February 2022
Dr. Wendy Ludwig Wendy gained a Bachelor of Arts (Anthropology & History) from the Darwin Institute Technology (later to become Charles Darwin University) in 1988. She then went on to complete a Masters of Education (Aboriginal Studies) from the University of New England (Armidale NSW) in 1995.
Wendy was awarded a doctorate - Doctor of Education from the World Indigenous Nations University, Canada in 2017.
Wendy has a strong commitment to training, education and employment and has been an active and strong advocate for the creative arts industry and various community organisations in the NT, Qld and nationally.
Wendy has had a long career as a lecturer, administrator and manager across a broad range of agencies in the education, training and employment sectors over the past 40 years.
She continues to participate on local, regional and national Indigenous advisory and management boards that are committed to the strengthening, revitalisation and growth of social, economic, political and cultural well being of communities and regions.
Appointed 29 February 2016 End of term 4 November 2022
Neville Pantazis Neville Pantazis was born and raised in Darwin - and loves the place. He has a deep love of the arts, so sitting on the board of the Darwin Entertainment Centre is an absolute pleasure for him. He gained a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at the University of Tasmania and returned to Darwin to lecture in art at what became Charles Darwin University.
Neville left the university in the late 1980s to work full- time at the family business, Parap Fruit and Vegetables. The Pantazis family , under Neville's guidance, recognised that old Darwin was growing up around them and embraced the future by establishing Parap Fine Foods. With an eye for detail and fine art, Neville was an
ABN 14 009 624 248
Directors’ Report
For the Year Ended 30 June 2021
integral part of transforming the store into what has been called the Little Harrods and Fortnum & Mason of Darwin. Parap Fine Foods doesn't just sell gourmet food it's something of a mini-art gallery and makes shopping an "experience". Neville took his inspiration for the store from Balducci's and Dean & Deluca gourmet markets in New York, Harrods in London and the David Jones Food Hall in Sydney.
The Pantazis children were encouraged to travel by their parents. Their mother Rene always said: "Travel is the best education you can give your children." It certainly was for Neville. He has partnered two art galleries in Darwin and was instrumental in turning the Greek Glenti into the major annual cultural festival that it is today. Neville believes passionately that art in all its forms enriches our lives.
Appointed 14 November 2014 End of term 4 November 2022
Charlie Falanga Charlie started up his own Commercial and Retail Commercial Brokering Business January 2018 after working in the Banking Industry for 33 years, 25 of those years in Darwin and the last 10 years for one of the big 4 Banks as the Regional Business Executive Northern Territory including Far North Queensland (From Townsville through to Cairns and the surrounding regions). He built a long-standing relationship with the Darwin Business community and the Far North Queensland Business Community but with the ever changing dynamics of the Banking Industry Charlie thought the time was right to move to Astute Financial (as its only representative in the NT) and service the Darwin Business Community as an independent finance service provider, unshackled by the constraints of one Bank.
Terri Layman Really understanding what the client needs and matching that with a Lender that can provide the appropriate service and product is what is important to Charlie. Be it a Commercial, Home or Equipment Finance need, getting it right the first time allows his clients to get on with their affairs with a minimum of fuss. His knowledge of the business environment in Darwin makes him well placed to provide educated advice to all his clients.
Born in Adelaide, Charlie moved to Darwin in 1986, he has a Degree in Economics, is married with 2 children and 2 stepchildren and his wife works with him in the broker business. Charlie also co owns Fiddlers Green with his son Anthony.
Appointed 26 February 2019 End of term 24 February 2023
Born in Western Australia, Terri graduated University of Western Australia in 1984 with a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) and after travelling overseas for several years found herself accepting an engineering job in Darwin with the Department of Transport & Works in 1987 and has resided in the Territory ever since.
ABN 14 009 624 248
Directors’ Report
For the Year Ended 30 June 2021
Terri was involved in and eventually directly project managed a multitude of civil and infrastructure capital works projects across the Northern Territory, many in remote locations and continues to practice full time engineering with a consultancy company in Darwin.
In addition to full time engineering now spanning over 35 years, Terri also developed her artistic talents across many mediums, and operated a market business In Alice Springs that produced a series of hand painted fabric garments that were successfully sold across the Territory. Terri continues to be involved in the Darwin artistic community and is a member of Tactile Arts.
Terri is a past board member of the Darwin Festival and is a keen participant in the Territory’s arts environment, believing in the enormous talent that is home grown in the Territory.
Appointed 9 March 2020 End of term 8 March 2022
(b) Meetings of Directors
During the financial year, 7 meetings of directors were held. Attendances by each director during the year were as follows:
David De Silva (Outgoing Chair) Neville Pantazis John Glenn Wendy Ludwig Charlie Falanga Terri Layman
Directors' Meetings Number eligible to attend Number attended
7 7 7 7 7 7 6 6 6 6 4 6
7. Directors’ Benefits
During or since the end of the financial year no director of the Company has received or become entitled to receive any benefit, other than a benefit included in the aggregate amount of emoluments received or due and receivable by the directors shown in the financial statements, by reason of a contract entered into by the Company or a body corporate that was related to the Company when the contract was
ABN 14 009 624 248
Directors’ Report
For the Year Ended 30 June 2021
7. Directors’ Benefits (Continued’)
made when the director received, or became entitled to receive, the benefit with: - a director, or - a firm of which the director is a member, or - an entity in which the director has a substantial financial interest.
8. Members' Guarantee
The Company is limited by guarantee. If the Company is wound up, the Constitution states that each member is required to contribute a maximum of $10 each towards any outstanding obligations of the Company. At 30 June 2021, the number of members was 22 (2020: 30).
9. Indemnifying Officers or Auditors
(a) No indemnities
No indemnities have been given, during or since the end of the financial year, for any person who is or has been an employee or auditor of the Company.
(b) Insurance premiums paid for directors
The Company has paid premiums to insure each of the directors against liabilities for costs and expenses incurred by them in defending any legal proceedings arising out of their conduct while acting in the capacity of director of the Company, other than conduct involving a wilful breach of duty in relation to the Company. The amount of the premium is $4,633 (2020: $4,139), inclusive of GST.
11. Proceedings on Behalf of Company
(a) No Leave or proceedings
No person has applied for leave of Court to bring proceedings on behalf of the Company or to intervene in any proceedings to which the Company is a party for the purpose of taking responsibility on behalf of the Company for all or any part of those proceedings. The Company was not a party to any such proceedings during the year.
Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors:
Director: ................................................................................................................................................
Director: ................................................................................................................................................
Dated this .............................. day of .............................. 2021
