Cabaret

  • Best Cabaret Performer

Comedy

  • Best Comedy Performer

Contemporary Music

  • Best International Contemporary Concert
  • Best Australian Contemporary Concert
  • Best Contemporary Music Festival

Ballet, Dance & Physical Theatre

  • Best Ballet
  • Best Dance Production
  • Best Visual or Physical Theatre Production
  • Best Choreography in a Ballet, Dance or Physical Theatre Production
  • Best Male Dancer in a Ballet, Dance or Physical Theatre Production
  • Best Female Dancer in a Ballet, Dance or Physical Theatre Production

Industry

  • Best New Australian Work
  • Best Original Score
  • Best Music Direction
  • Best Costume Design
  • Best Scenic Design
  • Best Lighting Design
  • Best Sound Design
  • Best Special Event *

Musicals

  • Best Musical
  • Best Direction of a Musical
  • Best Choreography in a Musical
  • Best Male Actor in a Musical
  • Best Female Actor in a Musical
  • Best Male Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical
  • Best Female Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical

Opera & Classical Music

  • Best Opera
  • Best Direction of an Opera
  • Best Male Performer in an Opera
  • Best Female Performer in an Opera
  • Best Male Performer in a Supporting Role in an Opera
  • Best Female Performer in a Supporting Role in an Opera
  • Best Symphony Orchestra Concert
  • Best Chamber and/or Instrumental Ensemble Concert
  • Best Individual Classical Music Performance

Presentation for Children & Young People

  • Best Presentation for Children and Young People

Regional Touring

  • Best Regional Touring Production

Theatre

  • Best Production of a Play
  • Best Direction of a Play
  • Best Male Actor in a Play
  • Best Female Actor in a Play
  • Best Male Actor in a Supporting Role in a Play
  • Best Female Actor in a Supporting Role in a Play

*PLEASE NOTE – We do not accept entries for Best Special Event. This Award is bestowed strictly at the discretion of the Industry Panel.

The JC Williamson Award and Sue Nattrass Award recognising outstanding contribution to the Australian live performance industry, are also bestowed each year.

Read the Helpmann Awards Rules for more information.