- Funding of $1,199,973 granted for touring arts performances over three years
- The Playing WA Multi Year funding program supports theatre and dance in regional Western Australia
Three Western Australian dance and theatre companies will be staging their work around the State over the next three years thanks to regional touring funding.
Playing WA Multi Year (PWAMY) funding is a grants program delivered by the Regional Arts and Cultural Investment Program (RACIP) and awarded every three years.
This round of successful PWAMY grants will support the touring of at least two performance-based works in regional Western Australia between 2024 and 2026.
Up to $400,000 is awarded to each recipient to support the costs associated with delivering these performing arts tours.
The successful recipients of the new round are:
- Black Swan State Theatre Company received $400,000 for performances of Barracking for the Umpire in nine regional locations and The Pool which debuted recently at Perth Festival at six regional community pools.
- Marrugeku Broome's Aboriginal and intercultural dance theatre company received $400,000 for a touring performance program in the Kimberley, Pilbara, Mid West and Great Southern. The program will be complemented by a workshop program with intensive dance sessions in the Kimberley and Pilbara.
- Co3 (Contemporary Dance Company of Western Australia) received $399,973 for two tours of mainstage work Gloria and the premiere of a new work by Raewyn Hill, in collaboration with the ACO Collective.
As stated by Culture and the Arts Minister David Templeman:
"Western Australia has a vibrant arts and creative industries sector and the Cook Government actively encourages its growth and development.
"Investment in the arts in this case, dance and theatre ensures Western Australians living around the State also have access to arts and culture activities.
"It's important that access to the arts is not just for those who live in Perth and that is why we remain committed to supporting the creation and presentation of this work."
As stated by Regional Development Minister Don Punch:
"These grants will bring activation and fantastic cultural works to the regions, benefiting local communities and boosting regional economies.
"The Cook Government's strong economic management means that we are able to invest in programs that not only benefit the community, but also help diversify the economy."
