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UMAC acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners of the unceded land on which we work. We pay respect to their Elders past and present, and their enduring traditions of knowledge sharing, performing and storytelling on this land.
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Two UMAC works nominated for Green Room Awards
6 February 2026
Whitefella Yella Tree and PIECES 2025 have been recognised nominations in the 43rd Annual Green Room Awards.
Christie Whelan Browne pulls back the curtain on Show People
4 February 2026
In the world of musical theatre, the audience should only be privy to the on-stage theatrics – a perfectly timed joke, a synchronised kick line, an effortless high C. However, for Christie Whelan Browne, the real drama is often seen behind the velvet curtain.
UMAC launches flagship arts training program with Indonesia
27 October 2025
University of Melbourne Arts and Culture (UMAC) has launched IndoTekno, a flagship training program welcoming Indonesian theatre production professionals to Melbourne for hands-on learning and creative exchange.
New choreographers announced for PIECES 2025
16 July 2025
We're excited to unveil the three incredible choreographers who will be creating new works for PIECES 2025.
Celebrating one year of UMAC
24 March 2025
Melbourne’s northern CBD has been transformed into a vibrant cultural destination, with University of Melbourne Arts and Culture (UMAC) hosting 82 performances with 13 major arts organisations, resulting in over 21,000 attendees in its first year.
UMAC receives ten Green Room Award nominations
26 February 2025
Counting and Cracking and PIECES 2024 have been recognised with ten nominations in the 42nd Annual Green Room Awards.
