THREE local music projects have received funding through two state government grant programs.<\/p>\n
In Anglesea, The Sound Doctor Presents is one of 12 regionally-based presenters that will share in $66,249 of grants through the latest round of Small Regional Presenters.<\/p>\n
The organisation will use $3,094 to support a performance by contemporary folk artist Leah Senior, supported by local alternative folk-rock act Forever Son (aka Jack Robbins) at the Anglesea Memorial Hall.<\/p>\n
The Small Regional Presenters program is open to regionally-based arts presenters, including not-for-profit arts groups and societies, venues and local councils.<\/p>\n
Unlike a traditional touring model that provides support for artists to take their work on the road, the Small Regional Presenters supports venues or presenters to attract shows to their area.<\/p>\n
The grants of between $1,500 to $15,000 are available to support the presentation of a single show or live event, a series of shows or an annual program.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the Music Works program will give Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre a $10,000 grant for the production and expanded marketing strategy for NaranaFest 2018 \u2013 a one-day family friendly festival showcasing Aboriginal music, culture and art \u2013 and the Marrma Rom Two Worlds Foundation a $10,000 grant for the recording, mixing and mastering of the debut album by Yolngu artist Yirrmal in collaboration with established songwriters and mentors.<\/p>\n
The Music Works Grants program provides support to Victorian musicians, music industry professionals and industry organisations to create, develop and showcase Victorian contemporary music to audiences at home and abroad.<\/p>\n
Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney announced the three grants last month.<\/p>\n
\u201cGeelong has a vibrant music community and the Andrews Labor Government is proud to invest in our music industry at all levels,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Sound Doctor Presents Inc have a great track record for presenting dynamic shows in our region.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhether it\u2019s in big cities or small regional towns \u2013 creative activities enrich our lives, boost tourism and create jobs for artists, organisations and local arts workers.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
THREE local music projects have received funding through two state government grant programs. In Anglesea, The Sound Doctor Presents is one of 12 regionally-based presenters that will share in $66,249 of grants through the latest round of Small Regional Presenters. The organisation will use $3,094 to support a performance by contemporary folk artist Leah Senior, […]<\/p>\n