THE State Government is making access to arts and culture easier across regional Victoria, boosting investment for new comedy, music, circus and theatre for locals and visitors to enjoy.
And among the recipients locally are the Fish Creek Hall $4000, the South Gippsland shire $8050 to bring the music, comedy and story-telling of Piano Palooza and the all-women circus show ‘Casting Off’ to the Strzelecki and Mirboo North halls and $3000 to the Tarwin Lower Hall for a night of folk and acoustic.
The Minister for Creative Industries Colin Brooks announced support on Friday, March 1 for 15 groups that will enliven community halls, mechanics institutes, theatres and more across regional Victoria, thanks to the Labor Government’s Small Regional Presenters program.
“Small Regional Presenters supports small events that make a big impact. They bring communities together, boost local economies and ensure regional Victorians can enjoy wonderful creative experiences,” said Minister Brooks.
Regional Arts Victoria CEO Jo Porter praised the local volunteers who organised the productions and managed the venues.
“Many small presenters are the incredible volunteers whose energy makes small towns so special. They have lined up a lot of fun for audiences across Victoria, with a wide range of locations and artforms represented among the successful applicants - make sure you look out for what's on in your local hall,” Ms Porter said.
This year’s program is bolstering support for community groups and not-for-profit organisations to bring creative performances to their local communities, delivered by Regional Arts Victoria.
Tallarook residents of all ages will enjoy the comedy show Letters from my Heroes while music lovers in Warragul will enjoy a season of 10 acoustic performances at the community-owned arts space Wesley of Warragul.
Fans of comedy, music and history are in for a treat when Piano Palooza is presented at venues in Yea, South Gippsland, Fish Creek, Murtoa and St Arnaud, while all-women’s circus show Casting Off will be staged in Strzelecki, Mirboo and Bruthen.
2024 recipients
Fish Creek Memorial Hall Inc $4000. Fish Creek Memorial Hall will host a performance of the music, comedy and story-telling show, Piano Palooza for the local community.
South Gippsland Shire Council $8050. South Gippsland Shire Council will bring the music, comedy and story-telling show Piano Palooza and the all-women circus show Casting Off to the community halls of Strzelecki and Mirboo.
Tarwin Lower Mechanics Institute Committee of Management Inc $3000. The Small Halls of Venus Bay and Tarwin Lower will each host a night of folk/acoustic music performance for their local communities.
Warragul Heritage Preservation Association Inc $8947. Warragul Heritage Preservation Association will present a season of 10 professional acoustic music performances in the community owned operated arts space, Wesley of Warragul.
