Question on Notice regarding attendance rates at various cultural and recreational venues in Western Australia for 2011-2012 and 2012 to date. The Minister provides some data but notes limitations in data collection.

AnsweredQoN 387Legislative Assembly
Asked
11 June 2013
Portfolio
Culture and the Arts

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(1) Can the Minister advise attendance rates at classical music concerts in Western Australia for the periods: (a) 2011-2012; and (b) 2012 to date? (2) Can the Minister advise attendance rates at cinemas in Western Australia for the periods: (a) 2011-2012; and (b) 2012 to date? (3) Can the Minister advise attendance rates at dance performances in Western Australia for the periods: (a) 2011-2012; and (b) 2012 to date? (4) Can the Minister advise attendance rates at theatre performances in Western Australia for the periods: (a) 2011-2012; and (b) 2012 to date? (5) Can the Minister advise attendance rates at zoos and aquariums in Western Australia for the periods: (a) 2011-2012; and (b) 2012 to date? (6) Can the Minister advise attendance rates at art galleries in Western Australia for the periods: (a) 2011-2012; and (b) 2012 to date? (7) Can the Minister advise attendance rates at botanic gardens in Western Australia for the periods: (a) 2011-2012; and (b) 2012 to date? (8) Can the Minister advise attendance rates at pop music concerts in Western Australia for the periods: (a) 2011/12; and (b) 2012 to date? (9) Can the Minister advise attendance rates at museums in Western Australia for the periods: (a) 2011-2012; and (b) 2012 to date? (10) Can the Minister advise attendance rates at libraries in Western Australia for the periods: (a) 2011-2012; and (b) 2012 to date?

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Answered
6 August 2013
Responded by
Minister for Culture and the Arts
Response time
56 days
(1) The figures provided refer to attendances at classical music concerts held in Perth Theatre Trust venues.
(a) 93,463
(b) 85,528. July 2012 - May 2013.
(2)(a - b) The Culture and Arts Portfolio does not hold this information.
(3) The figures provided refer to attendances at dance performances held in Perth Theatre Trust venues.
(a) 46,762
(b) 55,933. July 2012 - May 2013.
(4) The figures provided refer to attendances at theatre performances held in Perth Theatre Trust venues.
(a) 103,817
(b) 112,067. July 2012 - May 2013
(5)(a - b) The Culture and Arts Portfolio does not hold this information.
(6) The figures provided refer to attendances at the Art Gallery of Western Australia.
(a) 318,825
(b) 378,874 (2012-13)
The Art Gallery of Western Australia also supports the following regional galleries:
Geraldton Regional Art Gallery
(a) 10,684
(b) 8,448 (2012-13)
Bunbury Regional Art Gallery
(a) 32,230
(b) 34,253
(7)(a - b)The Culture and Arts Portfolio does not hold this information.
(8)(a - b) The Culture and Arts Portfolio does not hold this information.
(9) The figures provided refer to attendances at Western Australian Museum sites in Perth, Fremantle, Albany, Kalgoorlie and Geraldton.
(a) 887,594
(b) 879,145
(10)(a) State Library of Western Australia: 1,106,082
Public libraries: 10,069,578 (Annual Public Library Statistical Returns - collected and collated by the State Library)
(b) State Library of Western Australia: 1,074,029
Public libraries: Data is not available at this time as the data from the 232 public libraries has not yet being received for 2012-13.
Western Australia has a vibrant culture and arts industry with a range of professional and amateur performances and exhibitions across all art forms being hosted in both public and private venues throughout the state. The Culture and Arts Portfolio does not routinely collect data on attendance at all of these events.
For general participation and attendance figures for culture and arts activities across the state please refer to the ABS Culture Report Western Australia 2012;
http://www.dca.wa.gov.au/Documents/Research%20Hub/Arts%20and%20Cult%20Statistics/Research%20Hub_Arts%20and%20cult%20stats_Vital%20Statistics%202012_Full%20Report.pdf

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