Sydney Opera House vs Arts Centre Melbourne

The nation’s two biggest performing arts venues occupy landmark buildings but account for them in quite different ways.
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Following recent analyses of Arts Victoria’s management, Arts Centre Melbourne’s financial woes and Sydney Opera House financial performance, ArtsHub business analyst Brian Benjamin looks at how Arts Centre Melbourne and Sydney Opera House compare.

While the opaque reporting practices of the SOH present obstacles for a full performance comparison with its nearest like-organisation, the Melbourne Arts Centre, the respective approaches to the stewardship of their iconic buildings makes for interesting examination.

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Brian Benjamin
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Brian Benjamin is an arts business consultant.