The City of Stonnington Council is seeking artistic direction services for The Classics Opera event. The engagement requires an individual or organisation with strong experience in concert-style operatic performances. Key duties include creative programming, budget submission, artist recruitment, stage and set design collaboration, musical direction, and liaison with the council's festivals and events team. Submissions must be made electronically via VendorPanel by July 16, 2026, 11:00 PM. Council will only accept quotations from incorporated entities, trustees, or partnerships, or sole traders under an auspice arrangement. Late quotes will not be accepted. Council is not bound to accept the lowest or any quotation.
The closing date for submissions is Thursday, 16 July 2026, at 11:00 PM.
The evaluation criteria include Artistic Concept, Artistic Director Programming and Approach, Relevant Experience and Capacity to Deliver, Price/Fee, and Diversity and Inclusion.
Council will only accept quotations from an incorporated entity, a trustee or a partnership for engagements that are ongoing standing offers, performance based or not directly related to a single project. Sole trader entries will only be accepted should they provide their services under an auspice/lead entity arrangement.
The supplier query cutoff date is Thursday, 09 July 2026, at 11:00 PM.
Failure to comply with requirements, incomplete quotations, or submitting gifts, hospitality, or inducements may lead to disqualification. Collusive arrangements will also result in exclusion from the process.
