Local Labor MP Justine Elliot yesterday announced that the Albanese Labor Government is backing local music festivals, delivering $100,000 in funding for Splendour in the Grass under the latest round of the Live Music Australia Program.
She said this funding will provide essential support to the local live music industry on the North Coast.
‘The Albanese Labor Government is delivering funding for Splendour in the Grass to showcase a diverse and exciting array of Australian artists performing original live music across various stages,’ said Mrs Elliot.
‘We know the live music industry continues to face challenges, which is why we’re determined to support them. Music festivals are the life blood of the live music industry in this country, and that’s why our government is backing them in.
‘This funding will help artists and musicians do what they do best, sharing music and stories with audiences,’ she said.
‘As your local Labor MP, I’m proud to be delivering this funding for Splendour in the Grass to support our amazing live music industry, artists and musicians.’
The next round of funding through the Live Music Australia program, opening in February 2024, will target small to medium live music venues.
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