2013 Helpmann Award Nominations Announced Today in Six Cities!

Live Performance Australia (LPA) have confirmed that the nominations for the 2013 Helpmann Awards will be announced simultaneously at events in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Hobart and Perth. This is the first time the Nominations events are being held in 6 different cities and a first for Adelaide, Hobart and Perth.

Cameron Goodall will host the Nominations Event in Adelaide as well as giving a very special live performance. Further presenters will be Larissa McGowan, Nathan O'Keefe, CarMel Johnson, Jude Henshall and Eugene Gilfedder.

In addition the Brian Stacey Memorial Trust will announce the winner of the Brian Stacey Award for Emerging Australian Conductors. The winner will be presented with an $8,000 prize.

The announcement will take place today, 24th June 2013 at 5:30 p.m. at the Piano Bar, Festival Theatre Foyer, Adelaide Festival Centre, Festival Drive, off King William Rd, Adelaide.

The 2013 Helpmann Awards will be presented live in Sydney at SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE on Monday 29th July hosted by Eddie Perfect and Christie Whelan Browne, and broadcast on Foxtel's Arena.

Tickets for the general public go on sale Tuesday 25th June at 9AM. Sydney Opera House Box Office 02 9250 7777 or www.sydneyoperahouse.com. Tickets and packages - www.showbiz.com.au or 1300 4 SHOWS.

The Helpmann Awards are the premier awards event for Australia's vibrant live entertainment and performing arts industry. They celebrate the significant contribution the sector makes to the greater Australian community and recognise distinguished artistic achievement and excellence across the major disciplines of Australia's live performance industry, including musical theatre, contemporary music, comedy, cabaret, opera, classical music, theatre, dance and physical theatre. The Helpmann Awards also incorporates the JC Williamson Award for outstanding contribution to the Australian live performance industry. For more information, visit www.helpmannawards.com.au.