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Opera Australia
Opera Australia is a Public Company that generates the majority of its income from the Music and Theatre Productions industry. In 2023 the company generated total revenue of $125,983,000 including sales and other revenue. In 2023 Opera Australia had 1,504 employees including employees from all subsidiaries under the company's control. The Chief Executive of Opera Australia is Mr Alex Budd whose official title is Chief Executive Officer. The Chairman of Opera Australia is Prof Glyn Davis whose official title is Chairman. Opera Australia performs operas, musicals and concerts in its home venues the Sydney Opera House and Arts Centre Melbourne. The company also tours across Australia delivering over 600 performances every year. The company delivers performances every season in the following forms: Opera Centres: Offers shows in its two home venues as well as opera centre tours. Outdoors: Presents shows on Sydney Harbour. On Tour: Tours across Australia including schools programs. Cinema, TV & Radio: Partners with ABC Classic FM and ABC TV to deliver tailored showsOpera Australia receives assistant and funding from Australia Council for the Arts, Create NSW and Creative Victoria.
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IBISWorld's research coverage on the Opera Australia includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis. The most recent publication will be as current as of March 2026.
Company Details
What’s this enterprise profile about?
Opera Australia, trading as Opera Australia, operates under the ABN 26 000 755 153 and was incorporated on 01 January 1970. Opera Australia trades on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker code ASX:. Opera Australia primarily operates in the Music and Theatre Productions industry in Australia.
Key Personnel
What’s included in the Key Personnel chapter?
The Key Personnel chapter outlines the principal leadership positions within Opera Australia, including the Chairman, Board members, Chief Executive Officer, and other key management personnel. It provides an overview of the company’s governance and executive structure, along with a breakdown of gender diversity across leadership roles, offering insight into the composition of the organisation’s senior team.
Financials
What’s included in the Financials chapter?
The Financials chapter presents Opera Australia’s historical financial performance, including detailed profit and loss statements outlining sales revenue, cost of sales, and profitability. It also incorporates balance sheet data, providing a breakdown of assets and liabilities, as well as additional financial metrics such as the number of shares on issue. Together, these disclosures offer a comprehensive view of the company’s financial position and performance over time.
Growth & Ratios
What’s included in the Growth & Rations chapter?
The Growth & Ratios chapter provides historical data on key financial performance indicators, enabling an assessment of the company’s operational efficiency, profitability, and financial structure over time. Metrics covered include return on equity, return on assets, profit margins, revenue per employee, as well as gearing and leverage ratios, offering a comprehensive view of performance trends and capital management.
Operating Segments
What’s included in the Operating Segments chapter?
The Operating Segments chapter provides an overview of the revenue composition and asset allocation across the various industries in which Opera Australia operates. It offers insights into how the company’s financial performance is distributed among its core business segments, highlighting the relative contribution of each industry to total revenue.
Competitor Benchmarking
What’s included in the Competitor Benchmarking chapter?
The Competitor Benchmarking chapter includes a comparative assessment of Opera Australia’s key financial, growth, and valuation ratios against industry averages to evaluate its competitive position. It analyses valuation metrics such as price-to-earnings, price-to-book, enterprise value to EBITDA, and enterprise value to sales, alongside core financial indicators including liquidity ratios and profitability measures.
Shareholders
What’s included in the Shareholders chapter?
The Shareholders chapter provides a breakdown of the ownership structure of Opera Australia, identifying key shareholders and outlining their respective ownership interests. This section offers insight into the concentration of shareholdings, the presence of institutional or strategic investors, and the overall distribution of equity within the company.
Subsidiaries
What’s included in the Subsidiaries chapter?
The Subsidiaries chapter provides an overview of the companies and business entities that are wholly or partially owned by Opera Australia. It outlines the ownership structure of each subsidiary, offering insight into the broader corporate group and how these entities contribute to the company’s overall activities and performance.
History
What’s included in the History chapter?
The History chapter presents a overview of Opera Australia’s development, highlighting key milestones and significant corporate events since its incorporation. It includes the company’s incorporation date and outlines major strategic, operational, and structural developments, providing context for its evolution and current market position.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Opera Australia?
Opera Australia performs operas, musicals and concerts in its home venues the Sydney Opera House and Arts Centre Melbourne. The company also tours across Australia delivering over 600 performances every year. The company delivers performances every season in the following forms: Opera Centres: Offers shows in its two home venues as well as opera centre tours. Outdoors: Presents shows on Sydney Harbour. On Tour: Tours across Australia including schools programs. Cinema, TV & Radio: Partners with ABC Classic FM and ABC TV to deliver tailored showsOpera Australia receives assistant and funding from Australia Council for the Arts, Create NSW and Creative Victoria.
What industry does Opera Australia operate in?
Opera Australia, trading as Opera Australia, is a Public Company that generates the majority of its income from the Music and Theatre Productions industry in Australia.
Where is Opera Australia located?
Murray Cod Australia Limited company is based at 480 Elizabeth Street, Surry hills, New South Wales, Australia.
Who is the CEO of Opera Australia?
The Chief Executive Officer of Opera Australia is Glyn Davis and the Chief Executive Officer is Alex Budd.
What was Opera Australia’s revenue in 2025?
In 2025, Opera Australia generated total revenue of approximately $126.0 million.
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