About UMAC
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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About UMAC
University of Melbourne Arts and Culture (UMAC) presents, curates and commissions inspiring and entertaining arts experiences throughout the year at its award-winning cultural precinct on the northern edge of the CBD.
Launched in 2024, University of Melbourne Arts and Culture (UMAC) presents, curates and commissions inspiring and entertaining arts experiences throughout the year at its award-winning cultural precinct on the northern edge of the CBD.
Located next to the No. 1 Swanston Street tram stop, minutes from Lygon St, the precinct includes three main venues: the new Union and Guild Theatres at the Arts & Cultural Building, the magnificently restored deco Building 189 and the open-air Amphitheatre. This 6-Star Greenstar New Build precinct has already been recognised with multiple wins at the Australian Institute of Architects and the 2023 Good Design Awards.
Under the leadership of University of Melbourne Performing Arts Director Virginia Lovett, UMAC presents an annual off-semester program of major contemporary works, activating these civic, cultural spaces in the CBD North and offering a new destination for arts lovers and artists.
The UMAC Team
Virginia Lovett, Director, University Performing Arts
Rosie Fisher, Senior Producer
Sue Thornton, Program Manager
Daniel Coghlan, Marketing and Digital Manager
Nick Mayer, Program and Venue Coordinator
Darren Golding, Manager, Venues and Technical Production
Luke Jacka, Presenter & Visitor Services Coordinator
Cameron Routley, Technical Coordinator - Venues
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"UMAC" is a registered trademark of the University of Melbourne, used by University of Melbourne Arts and Culture.