ARTS OutWest will further support the live music industry in the Central West with a 12-month program of local gigs.
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Our LIVE AND KICKING program will be region-wide and will focus on live, local, original music; continuing to build a touring circuit; and supporting the venues that have a strong commitment to music events.
Calare MP Andrew Gee announced $82,742 in funding for Arts OutWest and $54,450 for The Victoria, Bathurst for venue development on Friday, July 16 as part of the Federal Government's Live Music Australia program.
Mr Gee said the funding would help bolster the Central West's live music industry, which, like many other areas of Australia, has faced significant cultural and financial difficulty for a number of years, with COVID-19 exacerbating the situation.
Arts OutWest executive director Tracey Callinan said there are a lot of music industry professionals working across the Central West in desperate need of support after a tough 18 months.
"Full- and part-time musicians across the region have lost numerous gigs due to the pandemic, so we want to ensure they're receiving as much support as possible," she said.
The Victoria general manager Heath Smith said the latest round of funding will allow his venue to enhance the live music experience and increase the calibre of artists.
"It's not always about dollars in the till: we need to nurture a synergetic relationship between artists and venues to deepen the cultural fabric of our communities."
A big thanks to Central West musicians Darren Smith, Juzzy Gold, Cletis Carr, Milly Washbrook and Dave Webb who came along to show their support for the music program.
Jump in the billabong
THE Orange-Cowra-Cabonne Science Hub invites communities in the Central West and beyond to imagine a world ruled by fish.
The Devonian Billabong event series will bring audiences online to learn about fish species during the Devonian period.
Participants will learn new skills in animation and scientific illustration tutored by celebrated artists Todd Fuller and Angus Fisher.
- Friday, August 6, information session, 6pm-6.30pm.
- Saturday, August 14 and Sunday, August 15, 10am-4pm.
- Saturday, August 21 and Sunday, August 22, 10am-4pm.
Session and info booking links: www.thecorridorproject.org/science-hub-2021