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Helpmann nominations

The annual Helpmann Awards recognise distinguished artistic achievement and excellence in the many disciplines of Australia's vibrant live performance sectors, they are similar to the Tony Awards on Broadway and the Olivier Awards in London.

We congratulate the following 2008 Festival artists and shows that have been nominated for an award:

Best Play
Black Watch

Best Direction of a Play
John Tiffany
Black Watch

Best Performance in a Classical Concert
Michael Kieran Harvey
Messiaen Catalogue d'oiseaux

Best Female Performer in a Supporting Role in an Opera
Anke Hoppner
The Love of the Nightingale

Best International Contemporary Concert
Rufus Wainwright

Best Sound Design
Gareth Fry
Black Watch

The 2008 Helpmann Awards Ceremony will be held on Monday July 28 at The Lyric Theatre.

The Awards Ceremony will be broadcast live on the Bio channel on Foxtel from 8:30pm. For more information go to www.biochannel.com.au.