The Allan Labor Government is making access to arts and culture easier in the Surf Coast, boosting investment for new comedy, music, circus and theatre for locals and visitors to enjoy.
Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that Anglesea’s The Sounds Doctor Presents Inc is one of 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.
The grant will enable The Sound Doctor to bring live contemporary music to Anglesea’s Art Deco Hall over four weekends in 2024.
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.
Small Regional Presenters, delivered by Regional Arts Victoria, provides grants to community groups and not for profit organisations in regional Victoria, helping them bring creative performances to their local communities.
As well as providing work opportunities for artists and venue staff in regional Victoria, many Small Regional Presenters events are powered by volunteers involved in local hall committees, community progress associations and more.
For further details and to see the full list of the latest Small Regional Presenters recipients, visit creative.vic.gov.au
Quotes attributable to Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney
“I am so pleased that Anglesea’s The Sound Doctor Presents have received this grant. Their wonderful annual program of music sustains the cultural appetite of the local community and is instrumental in attracting visitors to this beautiful seaside town.”
“I am proud that the Small Regional Presenters program enables our regional communities to host great events.”