Winning arts nationwide: investments in regional and remote tours lighting up lives

Grant Quarry

By Grant Quarry
Published October 12, 2023

A new investment from Creative Australia is ensuring world-class performing arts will be delivered to young people across the nation, with a strong focus on regional and remote communities.

Touring recipients of the funding are expected to leave a legacy or build deeper relationships, or provide opportunities for those living in regional areas, whether for young people or the community of local artists. It's about forging those greater connections and having a lasting impact. PHOTO: Joseph Phillips

The $2.24 million in funding, from the Playing Australia Project Investment program, will assist eight tours to take in ...

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