- The Crisafulli Government is delivering $1.8 million to support arts and cultural activities in cities, regions and remote communities across Queensland.
- The Queensland Arts Showcase Program Round 7 supports 28 applicants with $1,543,534 in total project and new music funding.
- Queenslanders have now seen 10 months of delivering under the Crisafulli Government, after 10 years of decline under Labor.
The Crisafulli Government is delivering more arts experiences – from circus and musicals to opera and ballet – across Queensland with an investment of $1.8 million.
Through the Queensland Arts Showcase Program Round 7, $1.54 million will support 28 arts projects, with nine funding recipients also securing investment to create new music within their projects.
The former Labor Government failed to provide meaningful support for the arts sector across Queensland leaving regional arts workers crying out for more funding.
The 2025-26 Arts Budget lays the foundations for a fresh start with $75.8 million allocated to back the screen industry, boost jobs in the creative sector and deliver arts experiences to all Queenslanders.
Minister for the Arts John-Paul Langbroek said these latest funding outcomes delivered on the state's 10-year arts and culture strategy Queensland's Time to Shine and its vision for a vibrant statewide arts scene.
"The Crisafulli Government is delivering $1.8 million to support more than 30 applicants to create and tour arts and cultural projects across Queensland," Minister Langbroek said.
"With circus, ballet, opera and festivals on offer, the projects receiving funding are as diverse and unique as the artists and creatives who have created them.
"From Goondiwindi to the Cassowary Coast and across to Mount Isa, we're committed to making arts and cultural experiences accessible to everyone."
The Ballet Theatre of Queensland will receive $160,000 over two years to develop and present its 2027 premiere of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie.
Ballet Theatre of Queensland Music and Executive Director Dr Lucas D. Lynch said a significant portion of the funding will support Queensland live musicians, including chamber group Cadenza Chamber Players.
"The wonderful privilege to have live music is essential not only for the industry but also the training and musical development of young emerging artists," Dr Lucas said.
"We are also fortunate to have received an extra $10,000 which will contribute to the orchestration and editing of our brand-new score by Australian composers."
HIT Productions producer Christine Harris said the funding would allow the company to stage shows in seven remote and rural communities.
"This support enables HIT Productions to continue its excellent history of touring to remote Queensland, ensuring high-quality professional theatre is delivered across the state," Ms Harris said.
"It provides employment opportunities for many and builds sustainable careers in the creative industries."
