That's entertainment
A production of Bram Stoker’s classic, Dracula, and a performance by emerging Far North Queensland talent Greta Stanley are cultural experiences Mackay audiences can look forward to in 2016 thanks to two Liberal National Government funding programs.I am pleased to announce that Mackay audiences will benefit from the Federal Government’s support for artists through the Playing Australia Regional Arts Touring Fund and the Contemporary Music Touring Program, respectively.The Shake & Stir Theatre Company will receive $495,026 to fund a touring production of Bram Stoker’s classic horror story, Dracula, and this will include a visit to Mackay.
Opportunity for rural arts leaders
ASPIRING arts leaders living in regional and rural Australia are invited to apply for a new scholarship to further develop their leadership skills.The Australia Council Scholarship will provide $150,000 over the next three years for three high-performing regional arts leaders to participate in the Australian Rural Leadership Program.This scholarship will allow a high-performing arts administrator or manager working in regional Australia to participate in a program to further develop their management skills and build networks with other regional leaders. I encourage any arts leaders to apply.