Backing Local: How the Palais Theatre Supports Community Projects

Lloyd Jones, a powerhouse in the Australian live entertainment scene, shares his passion for iconic venues like Melbourne’s Palais Theatre in this unforgettable episode of Showtime with Andrew G. From childhood memories of John Farnham to leading major restorations, Lloyd reveals how venues are more than stages. They are cultural landmarks filled with shared history. He champions the Palais Theatre Community Fund, which reinvests 50 cents from every ticket sold into grassroots projects across the City of Port Phillip. From olive oil to youth theatre, the fund is changing lives. With warmth, insight and decades of experience, Lloyd shows how historic venues can thrive commercially while remaining vital to the community. This episode is a love letter to live music, memory and meaningful impact.

 

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The Palais Theatre Community Fund supports local organisations and initiatives that contribute to the cultural and social life of the City of Port Phillip. Created through a partnership between Live Nation and the local council, the fund allocates a portion of every ticket sold to help community projects grow. It has supported a broad range of recipients, from local arts groups and schools to environmental programs and sporting clubs. The aim is to strengthen connections, encourage participation and help local ideas take shape. The fund reflects the important role the Palais Theatre plays not just as a venue, but as part of the local community.

 

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LLOYD JONES is a venue operations leader, storyteller and lifelong music fan with over two decades of experience across live events, television, film and exhibitions. He currently leads operations for Venue Nation Australia, managing iconic spaces like the Palais Theatre, Festival Hall and Fortitude Music Hall.

Originally from Sydney, Lloyd has worked across Australia and Asia, including a recent role in Bangkok with Live Nation Asia. He is passionate about the way music, places and people connect, and brings a storyteller’s eye to every project. Also a published author under the name Edwin Jones, Lloyd continues to chase great stories, live shows and a good meal wherever he goes.