Helpmann Awards

[2] Over forty awards are given to productions, festivals and concerts, and for individuals for their work in performance, direction, choreography, lighting, sound, music, costume and scenic design.

[1] They are named in honour of ballet dancer, choreographer, director and actor Sir Robert Helpmann.

The Helpmann Awards were established in 2001 by the Australian Entertainment Industry Association (now known as Live Performance Australia (LPA)).

They are named in honour of Australian actor, choreographer, dancer and theatre director, Sir Robert Helpmann.

[12] The nominating panels comprises artists, creatives, arts administrators, writers, journalists, producers, promoters, venue managers and educators.

[14] Australian stage and screen actor Simon Burke has presided over the event seven times, the most of any other person, from 2001 to 2006, and again in 2012.

The awards are named after Sir Robert Helpmann
Simon Burke has hosted the awards seven times, more than any other person.