The cultural landscape of regional Victoria is about to get even more vibrant, thanks to a series of grants.
Presented as part of the state government’s Small Regional Presenters Program, there’s about to be a bunch of grants for regional initiatives up for grabs, with aims to ignite creativity in smaller towns and cities across Victoria. If you’ve got an exciting idea for a performance, show, gig or any other creative event in your local regional community, they’ve got your back with grants of up to $15,000.
Stay up to date with what’s happening in and around the region here.
“Our Small Regional Presenters program has a mighty impact for small towns and regional communities, bringing a range of high-quality performances and events to local audiences,” says Minister for Creative Industries Steve Dimopoulos.
“These grants do more than just bring shows to town, they back local venues and help build the skills and capacity of community presenters enabling them to grow their programs and build their audiences of the future.”
With grants of up to $15,000, the program supports community groups and councils to bring single live shows, a series of events or an annual program in their local community. It also supports local presenters to bring experienced industry professionals to their regions for mentorships and workshops, helping build local skills and develop strategies to grow their audiences.
From supporting comedy and cabaret events in Maldon, folk music gigs in Creswick, a shadow puppetry play for children and families in King Valley, and a workshop on the power of technology in storytelling in Castlemaine – last year’s program brought a diverse range of performances to local audiences of all ages.
Applications open on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, and close on Monday, October 30, 2023.
Check out the government press release for more information here.
