Industry Contacts & Professional Organisations

Association, guilds, professional communities.

[AUS] ArtsHub
ArtsHub is Australia’s leading portal for professionals working within the arts industry. It is a great source for arts jobs, industry news, reviews and data.
[AUS] Live Performance Australia
Live Performance Australia (LPA) is the peak body for Australia’s live performance industry. Our role is to protect and promote the interests of our Members.
[AUS] ADSA
Australasian Association for Theatre, Drama and Performance Studies
[UK] ABTT - The Association of British Theatre Technicians
The best place for theatre related training, advice and safety information.
[UK] ALD - Association of Lighting Designers
An association of lighting designers, programmers, technicians and projection professionals from the full range of disciplines.
[UK] SMA - State Management Association
The trade association for stage managers, providing advocacy and support.
[USA] USITT - United States Institute of Theatre Technology
USITT is the leader in life-long learning opportunities for the entertainment design and technology industry.
[International] IALD - International Association of Lighting Designers
The authority on lighting design for the global community
[International] PLASA - Worldwide technical resources for the entertainment industries
A voice and platform for professionals who supply technology and creative solutions to live entertainment, theatre and events.

The Theatre Resources Directory
Database of companies that provide goods, services, or training for those interested in creating theatre. We aim to cover every aspect of theatrical training and production [US].
ETNow
Entertainment technology news on web
Backstage World
Equpiment in sound & light industry; pricelists; rent sound light and stage equpiment [Sweden].
Working in the Theatre: Documentary Series
Working in the Theatre is The Wing’s Emmy Nominated documentary series produced to entertain audiences by revealing theatre’s inner-workings, profiling industry luminaries, and taking a closer look at unique stories that surround important work.