- Ten projects supported through latest Regional Performing Arts funding round
- More than $1.2 million to deliver and create live performances in regional WA
- Funding supports WA-made work and regional touring
- Cook Government fostering a vibrant and creative economy
Regional Western Australia will benefit from a diverse program of live performing arts experiences, with ten projects supported through the Cook Government's Regional Performing Arts program (RPA).
Delivered under the Regional Arts and Cultural Investment Program, the RPA helps support the creation and presentation of performance-based works that connect regional communities with high-quality arts and cultural experiences.
Ten projects will share in $1,272,028 in funding, supporting the development of two new WA-made works and eight touring performances across regional towns and communities.
The program supports organisations through two categories:
- Made in WA, which supports the development and presentation of new performance works in regional Western Australia; and
- Playing WA, which supports regional touring to improve access to live performing arts experiences.
The funded projects will deliver theatre, music, dance and puppetry to regional audiences, with tours and activities taking place throughout 2026 and 2027, supporting local engagement, skills development and regional economies.
The recipients of the 2025-26 Regional Performing Arts funding round are:
- Tura New Music Ltd - $150,000 for Guan: Mother of Pearl Tour, touring from July to August 2026
- CircuitWest Inc. - $74,900 for Piyalbajarri: Yarns and Songs with Peter Salmon by Ngaliju, touring from May to June 2026
- CircuitWest Inc. - $125,300 for Dragged Through the Desert - A Priscilla Celebration, touring from October to September 2026
- Sensorium Theatre - $150,000 for Wonderbox, touring from October 2026 to June 2027
- Yirra Yaakin Aboriginal Corporation - $128,752 for 7 Stages of Grieving, touring from August to September 2026
- Spare Parts Puppet Theatre - $110,217 for Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge, touring from August to September 2026
- Marrugeku - $150,000 for Ngurragabu [From the last night/next/tomorrow] development and premiere season in Broome in May and June 2026
- G A King & M Storen (Whiskey and Boots) - $84,203 for The Quadrangle and Mama Stitch, touring in May and June 2026
- Theatre 180 - $149,251 for Catalpa: Flight to Freedom, touring from April to June 2026
- Wheatbelt Arts & Events - $149,405 for Which Way to Hollywood development and premiere season in York in March 2027
More information about the Regional Performing Arts program is available at:
https://www.cits.wa.gov.au/funding/creative-industries-funding/regional-performing-arts
As stated by Creative Industries Minister Simone McGurk:
"This funding supports a strong pipeline of creative work while ensuring people living in regional Western Australia can experience high-quality live performances close to home.
"The Regional Performing Arts program backs WA artists and organisations to create new work, tour regionally and build meaningful connections with communities across the State."
As stated by Regional Development Minister Stephen Dawson:
"Performing arts play an important role in bringing people together and strengthening regional communities.
"Through this funding, the Cook Government is supporting regional venues, providing local jobs and visitation opportunities for our regions, while giving communities access to powerful and engaging cultural experiences."
