From cabaret in Mansfield to circus in South Gippsland, the State Government is giving regional Victorians even more reasons to love where they live with grants to help regional communities present more live performances in local venues, including at Bruthen.
Minister for Creative Industries Colin Brooks last week announced the latest round of recipients of the Small Regional Presenters program which provides grants to community groups and not-for-profit organisations to assist
with the costs of programming and presenting creative shows in their area.
Grants will support presenters to bring live shows, a series of events or an annual program to their communities. The program also works to build local skills by assisting presenters to bring industry professionals to their areas for mentorships and workshops.
Bruthen Arts and Events Council has received $3250 to bring the cabaret performance The Passion of Saint Nicholas to the community as part of the East Gippsland Winter Festival.
“We already have a vibrant creative scene across regional Victoria and Small Regional Presenters adds to the creative calendar, bring more events to small communities while also building the skills of community presenters and boosting job opportunities for artists,” Minister Brooks said.
“We’re proud to support programs like this which ensure that all Victorians can experience the benefits of our creative scene no matter where they live.”
Since its launch in 2016, the Small Regional Presenters program has supported more than 100 performances in regional communities across Victoria.
