Coffs Coast audiences will benefit from record arts and cultural activity to be delivered across NSW, said Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh.
Mr Singh said Screenwave Australia will receive $70,000 in funding for its project, SWIFF Presents Storyland.
Mr Singh said it is one of 198 projects sharing in $9.37 million through Round 1 of Create NSW’s 2021-22 Arts & Cultural Funding Program on behalf of the NSW Government.
“Coffs Harbour’s Screenwave International Film Festival will present Storyland, a unique one-day outdoor live music and multi-arts event,” Mr Singh said.
“An interactive performance-based narrative runs throughout Storyland, inviting audience participation, culminating in a crowd-activated finale.
“Storyland’s inaugural story celebrates Gumbaynggirr ceremonies and songlines.”
Mr Singh said after another challenging year, he is thrilled the NSW Government is investing in the hard work of local artists through the Arts and Cultural Funding Program.
“The people of the Coffs Coast are welcoming a return to experiencing and engaging with our local galleries, theatres and festivals. I can’t wait to see our community’s projects and programs come to life,” Mr Singh said.
Minister for the Arts Don Harwin said: “We know that 2021 was a difficult year and there is a strong sense of anticipation from audiences and the sector to come back even bigger and better in 2022.
“The NSW Government is proud to be investing in a record 198 programs through this funding round which will create jobs for over 17,000 arts and cultural workers.
“Not only does it boost jobs and the economy, it will support audiences to be welcomed back to arts and cultural spaces, and we anticipate that over 10 million people will be entertained by the programming this funding will make possible.”
For further information on arts, screen and cultural funding, including targeted support opportunities, visit www.create.nsw.gov.au.
