The Shanghai World Expo 2010 promises to be an event like no other, and cultural performances at the Australian pavilion are one of its many highlights. Through a clever fusion of genres and styles and by drawing on some of Australia's finest performers, Chinese and international audiences alike will be touched by the talent, passion and beauty of the Australian arts community.

The Australian pavilion cultural program has three main components:

• a resident company of physical theatre artists who perform daily in the Australian pavilion
• a visiting artist program of highly skilled artists and musicians who perform at the pavilion and across the expo site during the six month program
• the large-scale National Day special event on 8 June 2010.

The cultural program is designed to resonate with a primarily Mandarin-speaking audience. Through music, mime, humour, dance, visual art and new media it will engage and entertain people from all over the world.

The creative and production team

George P. Johnson Australia (GPJ) has been appointed as the producer of the Australian pavilion cultural program. With 21 offices globally including Shanghai, Beijing and Hong Kong, GPJ has much cultural and production experience coupled with a unique insight into the Chinese market.

GPJ's Australian pavilion team consists of creative and production team experts with combined experience gained in a wide range of entertainment spheres:

• Bangarra Dance Theatre
• 2000 Hanover World Expo
• 2005 Aichi World Expo
• 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games
• 15th Asian Games in 2006
• 2007 APEC Cultural Performance