The Avoca Beach Theatre has received $49,237 from the Federal Government’s Live Music Australia Program, which supports quality original Australian live music.
The money will be used to improve stage sound and lighting.
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid said the theatre was an iconic arts and live music destination.
“I thank owner Beth Hunter and her family for managing this historic Central Coast venue for many years,” he said.
“I am a huge supporter of live music, especially original Australian music.
“The Albanese Government has made it a priority to help live music venues bounce back after the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and I look forward to this grant funding helping Avoca Beach Theatre.
Theatre owner Beth Hunter said the funding will help support new Australian performances at the venue.
“Avoca Beach Theatre is passionate about promoting Australian stories – through movies, storytelling, comedy and of course music,” she said.
“These creative outlets portray authentic Australian experiences and help us celebrate who we are, where we are going, our way of life and of course, what we think is important.
“We are elated to receive this grant to assist in promoting original Australian music and delighted to be bringing to the Central Coast a raft of incredible original artists – from emerging local identities such as Karise Eden and Courtney Keil to iconic Australian musicians such as Ben Lee, Ash Grunwald, Dragon, Frente!, Rick Price, Katie Noonan, Josh Pyke, Alex Lloyd, Steve Kilby of The Church, Phil Jamieson of Grinspoon, Kate Miller-Heidke, Daniel Champagne, Brian Cadd and Richard Clapton to name a few.”
“We are thankful knowing our government supports the telling of Australian stories by assisting Australian owned venues in bringing original Australian music to the community.”
Verified Source:Member for Robertson Gordon Reid