The Helpmann Award for Best Performance in an Australian Contemporary Concert was an award, presented by Live Performance Australia (LPA) at the annual Helpmann Awards from 2005-2008. [1] In the following list winners are listed first and marked in gold, in boldface, and the nominees are listed below with no highlight.
The Helpmann Awards are accolades for live entertainment and performing arts in Australia, presented by industry group Live Performance Australia. Established in 2001, the annual awards recognise achievements in the disciplines of musical theatre, contemporary music, comedy, opera, classical music, theatre, dance and physical theatre. They are named in honour of Sir Robert Helpmann.
| Year | Performer(s) | Concert/event/production |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 (5th) | Kate Miller-Heidke | Women in Voice 14 |
| 2005 (5th) | Paul Grabowsky | Tales of Time and Space |
| 2005 (5th) | Missy Higgins | N/A |
| 2005 (5th) | Midnight Oil | WaveAid |
| 2006 (6th) | Paul Capsis | Boulevard Delirium |
| 2006 (6th) | The Go-Betweens | Danger in the Past: The Story of the Go-Betweens |
| 2006 (6th) | Delta Goodrem | The Visualise Tour |
| 2006 (6th) | Andrew Tierney, Mike Tierney, Toby Allen and Phil Burton | Human Nature - The Motown Show |
| 2007 (7th) | David Campbell | "Wild With Style" |
| 2007 (7th) | Damien Leith | The Winner’s Journey – Live |
| 2007 (7th) | Kylie Minogue | Showgirl: The Homecoming Tour |
| 2007 (7th) | Olivia Newton-John | Olivia Newton-John with the Sydney Symphony |
| 2008 (8th) | David Campbell | The Swing Sessions 2 |
| 2008 (8th) | Guy Sebastian | The Memphis Tour |
| 2008 (8th) | Kate Ceberano | Nine Lime Avenue tour |
| 2008 (8th) | Tina Arena | Tina Arena in concert |
The Helpmann Award for Best Play is a theatre award, presented by Live Performance Australia (LPA) at the annual Helpmann Awards since 2001. The award is for a production of a play, which may be a new work or a revival of an existing work. This is a list of winners and nominations for the Helpmann Award for Best Play.
The Helpmann Award for Best Direction of a Play is a theatre award, presented by Live Performance Australia (LPA) at the annual Helpmann Awards since 2001. In the following list winners are listed first and marked in gold, in boldface, and the nominees are listed below with no highlight. Neil Armfield has won the most awards, with four, and is tied the most nominated director with Simon Phillips, both gandering nine nominations.
The Helpmann Award for Best Female Actor in a Play is an award presented by Live Performance Australia (LPA), an employers' organisation which serves as the peak body in the live entertainment and performing arts industries in Australia. The accolade is handed out at the annual Helpmann Awards, which celebrates achievements in musical theatre, contemporary music, comedy, opera, classical music, theatre, dance and physical theatre.
The Helpmann Award for Best Male Actor in a Supporting Role in a Play is a theatre award, presented by Live Performance Australia (LPA) at the annual Helpmann Awards since 2003. In the following list, winners are listed first and marked in gold, in boldface, and the nominees are listed below with no highlight.
The Helpmann Award for Best Female Actor in a Supporting Role in a Play is a theatre award, presented by Live Performance Australia (LPA) at the annual Helpmann Awards since 2003. In the following list, winners are listed first and marked in gold, in boldface, and the nominees are listed below with no highlight.
The Helpmann Award for Best Musical is a musical theatre award, presented by Live Performance Australia (LPA) at the annual Helpmann Awards since 2001. The award is for a production in Australia, and is open to both new musicals and revivals. This is a list of winners and nominations for the Helpmann Award for Best Musical.
The Helpmann Award for Best Direction of a Musical is a musical award, presented by Live Performance Australia (LPA) at the annual Helpmann Awards since 2001. This is a list of winners and nominations for the Helpmann Award for Best Direction of a Musical.
The Helpmann Award for Best Cabaret Performer is an award, presented at the annual Helpmann Awards since 2010. It recognises excellence in cabaret performance in Australia by a performer and/or group in a work created or co-created by the performer/group.
The Helpmann Award for Best Presentation for Children is an award, presented by Live Performance Australia (LPA) at the annual Helpmann Awards since 2008.
The Helpmann Award for Best Comedy Performer is an award, presented by Live Performance Australia (LPA) at the annual Helpmann Awards since 2007. In the following list winners are listed first and marked in gold, in boldface, and the nominees are listed below with no highlight.
The Helpmann Award for Best Regional Touring Production is an award, presented by Live Performance Australia at the annual Helpmann Awards since 2007.
The Helpmann Award for Best Contemporary Concert Presentation was an award, presented by Live Performance Australia (LPA) at the annual Helpmann Awards from 2003-2004. The award was first presented in 2003, as an award for a concert presentation but was split into three categories in 2004, for concerts in arena's, stadium's and theatre's. The awards were replaced by the awards for Best Australian Contemporary Concert, Best Contemporary Music Festival and Best International Contemporary Concert. In the following list winners are listed first and marked in gold, in boldface, and the nominees are listed below with no highlight.
The Helpmann Award for Best Opera is an award presented by Live Performance Australia (LPA), the "peak body for Australia’s live entertainment and performing arts industry". It has been handed out since 2001 at the annual Helpmann Awards, which "recognise distinguished artistic achievement and excellence in the many disciplines of Australia's vibrant live performance sectors". The award is presented to the producer of an opera, that is first performed in Australia during the eligibility period.
The Helpmann Award for Best Direction of an Opera is an award presented by Live Performance Australia (LPA), an employers' organisation which serves as the peak body in the live entertainment and performing arts industries in Australia. The accolade is handed out at the annual Helpmann Awards, which celebrates achievements in musical theatre, contemporary music, comedy, opera, classical music, theatre, dance and physical theatre.
The Helpmann Award for Best New Australian Work is an award presented by Live Performance Australia (LPA), an employers' organisation which serves as the peak body in the live entertainment and performing arts industries in Australia. The accolade is handed out at the annual Helpmann Awards, which celebrates achievements in musical theatre, contemporary music, comedy, opera, classical music, theatre, dance and physical theatre in Australia.
The Helpmann Award for Best Male Performer in an Opera is an award presented by Live Performance Australia (LPA), an employers' organisation which serves as the peak body in the live entertainment and performing arts industries in Australia. The accolade is handed out at the annual Helpmann Awards, which celebrates achievements in musical theatre, contemporary music, comedy, opera, classical music, theatre, dance and physical theatre.
The Helpmann Award for Best Female Performer in an Opera is an award presented by Live Performance Australia (LPA), an employers' organisation which serves as the peak body in the live entertainment and performing arts industries in Australia. The accolade is handed out at the annual Helpmann Awards, which celebrates achievements in musical theatre, contemporary music, comedy, opera, classical music, theatre, dance and physical theatre.
The Helpmann Award for Best Ballet or Dance Work was a dance award presented by Live Performance Australia at the annual Helpmann Awards from 2001 to 2016. The Helpmann Awards are Australia's national awards for live performance.
The Helpmann Award for Best Visual or Physical Theatre Production is a theatre award presented by Live Performance Australia at the annual Helpmann Awards since 2001. The Helpmann Awards are Australia's national awards for live performance.
The Helpmann Award for Best Original Score is a musical award presented by Live Performance Australia (LPA) at the annual Helpmann Awards since 2001. In the following list winners are listed first and marked in gold, in boldface, and the nominees are listed below with no highlight.