Redland Performing Arts Centre

What Redland Performing Arts Centre does

Redland Performing Arts Centre (RPAC) is a public, council-owned performing arts venue located in Cleveland, Queensland, Australia, operated as a major initiative of Redland City Council. The facility comprises three co-located venues — the 550-seat Concert Hall (opened 2008, described as one of the most acoustically pure venues in Queensland), the 196-seat Studio, and the 240-300 seat Events Hall (opened 1982) — and welcomes more than 60,000 visitors annually. Programming spans popular music, comedy, opera, symphony, theatre, circus, family entertainment, and schools-oriented content, with co-presented productions from organisations including Opera Queensland, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Queensland Theatre Company, and Circa.

Name

Redland Performing Arts Centre

Legal name

Redland Performing Arts Centre

Website

https://rpac.com.au

Company type

Public

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Redland Performing Arts Centre is a council-owned, multi-venue performing arts facility in Cleveland, Queensland, hosting over 60,000 visitors annually across a 550-seat Concert Hall, Studio, and Events Hall, serving the Redlands Coast community with ticket sales, venue hire, and membership programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts Venue

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Performing Arts Centers & Presenters (Programming/Booking) (MPAGABAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Concert Halls & Music Venue Operations (Symphony Halls, Recital Venues) (MPAGALAC), Multipurpose Event Center Operations (Civic Centers, Community Event Complexes) (MPAGALAE), Venue Food, Beverage & Hospitality Operations (Concessions, Catering, Premium Seating) (MPAGALAN)

Keywords

• Performing arts venue
• Live entertainment programming
• Venue hire services
• Ticketing and box office
• Community arts programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Cleveland

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Primary revenue stream from ticket sales for performances and events held at the venue. Ticket prices range from approximately $20 to $90 depending on event type and seating category.
2. RAMP Membership: Annual membership program offering discounted tickets, early access to bookings, exclusive events, and drink vouchers. Membership costs $35 per year.
3. Venue Hire: Rental of venue spaces including Concert Hall (550 seats), Studio (196 theatre style), and Events Hall (240 theatre style) for performances, functions, and workshops.
4. Concession and Hospitality: On-site bar and café services including Encore Coffee, RPAC Bar, and venue catering for events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

RPAC is a multi-venue performing arts centre comprising a 550-seat Concert Hall, a 196-seat Studio, and a 240-seat Events Hall, hosting live performances, concerts, theatre, dance, opera, circus, comedy, and family programming. It sells tickets to the public through online, phone, and in-person box office channels, rents its venues to external presenters and producers, and operates the RAMP annual membership program with associated discounts and exclusive events.

Product overview

Redland Performing Arts Centre (RPAC) is a multi-venue performing arts centre operated by Redland City Council in Cleveland, Queensland. The centre comprises three distinct venues: the 550-seat Concert Hall (flagship acoustic venue opened 2008), the Studio (196-seat flexible space), and the Events Hall (240-300 seat multi-functional space). The centre offers ticketing services through an online platform, venue hire, and membership programs. Key programming includes the Musical Melodies Concert Series for seniors, Schools Program, and community arts classes. The RAMP Membership program ($35/year) provides ticket discounts, early access, and member-only events. Additional offerings include gift vouchers, bar/cafe services, and artist development programs including PASSAGE, Storyteller in Residence, and RADF Grants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RAMP Membership: Redland Arts Membership Program offering discounts on tickets, early access to bookings, exclusive member events, and invitations to special events at Redland Performing Arts Centre and Redland Art Gallery.

Products and services

• RPAC Concert Hall Flagship 550-seat venue within RPAC, configurable for orchestral performances or with a proscenium arch for dance, drama, and musical theatre performances, for hire to promoters and used for RPAC-presented events.
• RPAC Studio Smaller flexible venue with flat floor seating and a raised stage, holding 196 theatre style or 80-100 at tables for sit-down functions or cabaret, suitable for workshops and smaller productions.
• RPAC Events Hall Multi-functional venue suited to functions, performances, meetings, and events, holding 240 in theatre style seating and accommodating up to 300 patrons for stand-up functions.
• Online Ticketing System Web-based ticketing platform enabling online purchase of tickets for all RPAC events, with interactive seat selection, booking fees, and member discount support, powered by EntaWeb ticketing infrastructure.
• Venue Hire Rental service for the three RPAC venues (Concert Hall, Studio, Events Hall) for functions, performances, events, and workshops by external presenters, touring companies, and community groups.
• RAMP Membership Annual arts membership program offering up to 20% discount on tickets, two drink vouchers, presale access, extended ticket reservations, fee-free exchanges, and exclusive member events; priced at $35 per year.
• Musical Melodies Concert Series Concert series catering for 'young at heart' seniors and pensioners with special needs, including performances such as Live Aid in Concert and Fleetwood Mac tribute shows, with accessible pricing and group booking arrangements.
• Schools Program Educational performance program for school groups with discounted pricing for primary and high school students, featuring curriculum-aligned performances and workshops.
• Weekly Community Classes and Rehearsals Community arts programs including Sing Sing Sing Redlands Dementia Choir, drama and musical theatre classes (indelarts), Redland City Choir, and Redland Sinfonia rehearsals welcoming new members throughout the year.
• RPAC Gift Vouchers Gift vouchers available through the Box Office, redeemable over the phone or in person, valid for three years from date of purchase.
• RPAC Bar and Café Services On-site food and beverage facilities including Encore Coffee (weekdays 7:30am-1:30pm plus additional times during performances), the RPAC Bar, and the Sundial Bar in the Concert Hall foyer.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 60,000 visitors annually attend performances and events at RPAC.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Opera QueenslandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Opera Queensland partners with RPAC for their 2026 Studio Series, presenting There's Nothing Like a Dame (tribute to Dame Joan Sutherland) and Viva La Voce (Young Artist Showcase). RPAC serves as a regional venue for Opera Queensland's touring productions, providing access to local audiences.
• Queensland Symphony OrchestracoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Queensland Symphony Orchestra performs at RPAC with programs like Old Worlds, New Sounds. The partnership brings orchestral performances to the Redlands region with QSO's Chief Conductor Umberto Clerici leading high-voltage programs featuring works by First Nations and Australian composers.
• Queensland Theatre CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Queensland Theatre Company co-presents Calamity Jane with RPAC - a bold reimagining of the classic musical featuring immersive onstage saloon seating. This follows a sellout Brisbane season.
• CircacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Circa (based in Meanjin/Brisbane) presents Wolf - an acrobatic thrill ride with ten performers. Circa acknowledges Creative Australia and Arts Queensland support and tours their productions nationally and internationally.
• Chamäleon Berlin / La ComèteminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Co-producers of Circa's Wolf production. La Comète is listed as a co-producer alongside Chamäleon Berlin, indicating international co-production partnerships.
• Junkyard BeatsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Junkyard Beats created The Box Show - a music-in-education performance featuring sustainable junk instruments. Supported by Creative Australia and National Collection of Musical Instruments.
• Na Djinang CircusminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Award-winning Na Djinang Circus (Na Djinang) presented Arterial at RPAC - a moving acrobatic performance celebrating First Nations culture. Originally commissioned by Yirramboi Festival, supported by Creative Australia and Creative Victoria.
• Redland City CouncilcoreOthersRPAC is a major initiative of Redland City Council, forming part of the cultural environment of Redlands Coast. The Council provides operational support and funding for venue operations and capital improvements.
• Baroque GroupminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocal construction management company awarded contract for RPAC Forecourt Redevelopment Project (completed September 2025). Project transformed the Piazza with permanent seating, shade structures, and improved accessibility.
• Anna O'Gorman Architects / xburominorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocal project management and engineering consultancy (xburo) and Anna O'Gorman Architects developed forecourt designs through funding from Australian Government's Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Tivoli: The Tivoli is a heritage live music and comedy venue in Brisbane, presenting a touring-music calendar similar to RPAC's popular music programming. It competes for the same artists on regional Queensland routing and appeals to overlapping audiences.
• Carriageworks: Carriageworks is a multi-venue contemporary arts centre in Sydney programming theatre, dance, music, and visual arts. It shares RPAC's community-engaged, multi-format, co-presented programming model with regional/independent producers.
• Brisbane Powerhouse: Brisbane Powerhouse is a multi-venue performing arts centre in New Farm hosting theatre, music, comedy, and contemporary performance. It directly competes for the same touring productions and southeast Queensland audience that RPAC serves, but at a larger capacity and inner-city catchment.
• Melbourne Recital Centre: Melbourne Recital Centre is a dedicated acoustic chamber-music and recital venue with a self-presented and co-presented programming model. It is comparable to RPAC's Concert Hall in its acoustic premium positioning and co-presentation approach with flagship arts companies.
• Hamer Hall (Melbourne): Hamer Hall is the 2,466-seat acoustic flagship concert venue within Arts Centre Melbourne, home to the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. As a partner venue for major orchestras alongside RPAC's QSO relationship, it offers a useful peer for flagship-venue programming economics.

Broad incumbents

• Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC): QPAC is Queensland's flagship performing arts venue, presenting opera, theatre, and concerts across multiple halls. It is the primary regional incumbent whose touring productions also play RPAC, sharing content sources and audience demographics at a larger scale.
• Arts Centre Melbourne: Arts Centre Melbourne is a multi-venue state-level performing arts complex hosting opera, theatre, orchestra, and family programming. The comparable operating model — multiple venues, council/state backing, year-round programming, and F&B operations — makes it a strong structural analogue.
• Sydney Opera House: Sydney Opera House is Australia's premier multi-venue performing arts centre, hosting resident companies and touring productions. While much larger, it shares the multi-venue venue operations model and government-ownership structure that defines RPAC's operating context.

Regional players

• Perth Concert Hall: Perth Concert Hall is a locally-government-supported acoustic concert venue hosting symphony, chamber music, and touring productions. Its council-supported operating model and acoustic-led positioning closely parallel RPAC's Concert Hall strategy.
• Canberra Theatre Centre: Canberra Theatre Centre is a multi-venue government-owned performing arts complex in the ACT presenting theatre, music, dance, and family programming. Its council/territory-funded structure and tiered seating match RPAC's three-venue community-focused model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

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