The Allan Labor Government is making access to arts and culture easier in South Gippsland, boosting investment for new comedy, music, circus and theatre for locals and visitors to enjoy. 

Eastern Victoria MP Tom McIntosh today announced that three of 15 groups to be funded are in South Gippsland. 

It’s a move that will enliven community halls, mechanics institutes, theatres and more across regional Victoria, thanks to the Labor Government’s Small Regional Presenters program. 

The Fish Creek Memorial Hall will be one of those to get a grant – of $4,000 - which will mean they can host a performance of Piano Palooza, a comedy, music, and story-telling show. 

South Gippsland Shire has been given $8,050 – to host Piano Palooza and all-female circus show Casting Off, at Strzlecki and Mirboo. 

Tarwin Lower Mechanics Institute Committee of Management will receive $3,000 for a night of folk and acoustic music. 

This year’s program is bolstering support for community groups and not-for-profit organisations to bring creative performances to their local communities, delivered by Regional Arts Victoria. 

Small Regional Presenters, delivered by Regional Arts Victoria, provides grants to community groups and not for profit organisations in regional Victoria, helping them bring creative performances to their local communities. 

As well as providing work opportunities for artists and venue staff in regional Victoria, many Small Regional Presenters events are powered by volunteers involved in local hall committees, community progress associations and more. For further details and to see the full list of the latest Small Regional Presenters recipients, visit creative.vic.gov.au 

Quotes attributable to Eastern Victoria MP Tom McIntosh: 

“Small Regional Presenters supports small events that make a big impact across regional Victoria. Congratulations to these South Gippsland groups and I am sure I am not the only one who is looking forward to hosting these events in our community up ahead.” 

Quotes attributable to Fish Creek Memorial Hall Committee President Daryl Standfield: 

“The regional presenters grant was very well received by our committee, and enables us to bring high quality performers into our regional community, greatly contributing to the arts scene locally, to a community that otherwise may not have the opportunity to engage.” 

“We certainly couldn't run an event without the support provided by the grant, and are very appreciative of the support.”