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Victorian Arts Centre Trust
Arts Centre Melbourne is a Trust that generates the majority of its income from the Performing Arts Venues industry. In 2024 the company generated total revenue of $111,860,000 including sales and other revenue. In 2024 Arts Centre Melbourne had 445 employees including employees from all subsidiaries under the company's control. The Chief Executive of Arts Centre Melbourne is Ms Karen Quinlan whose official title is Chief Executive Officer. The Chairman of Arts Centre Melbourne is Mr Ian Carson whose official title is President. The Victorian Arts Centre Trust manages, operates and promotes the use of its venues for theatrical and visual arts performances. Venues currently managed by the trust include: Fairfax Studio - A 376-seat venue for dramatic performances. Hamer Hall - The Art Centre's largest concert venue, hosting performances across all music genres. Playhouse - A specially designed venue for dramatic performance, seating 884 people and home to the Art Centres Aboriginal artwork collection in the foyer. Sidney Myer Music Bowl - Located in Kings Domain Gardens, hosts major outdoor concerts and performances. State Theatre - The Art Centre's theatre, providing a venue primarily for theatrical performances. The Channel - High-tech learning centre for use as a creative workshop located within the Arts Centre. Other Spaces - The Pavilion, The Plaza Room, Hugh Williamson Room, Gallery 2, Information Desk, St Kilda Road Foyer, Smorgon Family Plaza, Smorgon Family Plaza Display Cases & Smorgon Family Plaza Arts Wall, The State Theatre and Amcor Lounges, State Theatre Rehearsal Room, Ian and Primrose Potter Foyer, Playhouse Foyer, Playhouse Rehearsal Room, Covered walkway, Arts Centre Melbourne Lawn, Theatre’s Forecourt.The Arts Centre Trust is also responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Australian Performing Arts Collection and the Australian Music Vault, and is engaged in education services and programs to promote the arts.
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What's included in this industry analysis
IBISWorld's research coverage on the Victorian Arts Centre Trust 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?
Victorian Arts Centre Trust, trading as Arts Centre Melbourne, operates under the ABN 83 295 983 059 and was incorporated on 20 December 1979. Victorian Arts Centre Trust primarily operates in the Performing Arts Venues industry in Australia.
Key Personnel
What’s included in the Key Personnel chapter?
The Key Personnel chapter outlines the principal leadership positions within Victorian Arts Centre Trust, 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 Victorian Arts Centre Trust’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 Victorian Arts Centre Trust 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 Victorian Arts Centre Trust’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 Victorian Arts Centre Trust, 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 Victorian Arts Centre Trust. 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 Victorian Arts Centre Trust’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 Victorian Arts Centre Trust?
The Victorian Arts Centre Trust manages, operates and promotes the use of its venues for theatrical and visual arts performances. Venues currently managed by the trust include: Fairfax Studio - A 376-seat venue for dramatic performances. Hamer Hall - The Art Centre's largest concert venue, hosting performances across all music genres. Playhouse - A specially designed venue for dramatic performance, seating 884 people and home to the Art Centres Aboriginal artwork collection in the foyer. Sidney Myer Music Bowl - Located in Kings Domain Gardens, hosts major outdoor concerts and performances. State Theatre - The Art Centre's theatre, providing a venue primarily for theatrical performances. The Channel - High-tech learning centre for use as a creative workshop located within the Arts Centre. Other Spaces - The Pavilion, The Plaza Room, Hugh Williamson Room, Gallery 2, Information Desk, St Kilda Road Foyer, Smorgon Family Plaza, Smorgon Family Plaza Display Cases & Smorgon Family Plaza Arts Wall, The State Theatre and Amcor Lounges, State Theatre Rehearsal Room, Ian and Primrose Potter Foyer, Playhouse Foyer, Playhouse Rehearsal Room, Covered walkway, Arts Centre Melbourne Lawn, Theatre’s Forecourt.The Arts Centre Trust is also responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Australian Performing Arts Collection and the Australian Music Vault, and is engaged in education services and programs to promote the arts.
What industry does Victorian Arts Centre Trust operate in?
Victorian Arts Centre Trust, trading as Arts Centre Melbourne, is a Private Company that generates the majority of its income from the Performing Arts Venues industry in Australia.
Where is Victorian Arts Centre Trust located?
Murray Cod Australia Limited company is based at 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Who is the CEO of Victorian Arts Centre Trust?
The Chief Executive Officer of Victorian Arts Centre Trust is Ian Carson and the Chief Executive Officer is Karen Quinlan.
What was Victorian Arts Centre Trust’s revenue in 2025?
In 2025, Victorian Arts Centre Trust generated total revenue of approximately $111.9 million.
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