A number of much-loved Queensland venues have been awarded grants today as part of the State Government's Play Local initiative.
“The Arts sector globally has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, and our local artists have not been immune," said Minister for the Arts Leeanne Enoch in Toowoomba today.
“Play Local funding of $812,635 will assist 52 live music and performing arts venues throughout the state to host performances by Queensland acts and artists.
“Importantly, the Play Local investment will directly support jobs for almost 1,500 artists and arts workers and support the employment of hundreds of venue staff including venue management, technicians and bar staff.
“Venues receiving Play Local funding range from bars in Brisbane that showcase original live music by local artists to shire halls and theatres in regional Queensland programming circus and comedy performances," Enoch continued.
“This includes The Zoo, The Triffid, the Old Museum and The Tivoli in Brisbane along with regional venues such as the Kuranda Amphitheatre in Far North Queensland, and councils including Barcoo Regional Council in western Queensland for performances at its shire hall and multi-purpose centre.”
Additionally, there has also been an announcement around the new Creative To Go initiative, which sees artists and projects awarded funds to deliver live events and activities.
“The second program Creative To Go, will support 10 projects and almost 100 artists with $153,344 in funding to offset the costs of delivering live performances and engagement activities in regional venues across the state," said Enoch.
“The raft of funding opportunities, now available through the Arts and Cultural Recovery Package, are key to this Government’s firm commitment to stabilise local arts companies, secure jobs for artists and arts workers, and deliver on Queensland’s economic recovery plan."
Head here to find out more about the Play Local program.
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