Funding to support arts touring in New South Wales

New South Wales residents will be able to enjoy an even wider range of experiences and entertainment, thanks to new funding through the NSW Government’s Regional Arts Touring programme.  The A$540,000 (£301,000/$364,000/€342,000) funding will support artists in creating and producing popular and engaging shows, making the arts more accessible for residents and providing an economic …

NSW Government supports local cultural events through major funding

New South Wales (NSW) Government has partnered with 15 councils to provide a boost for major cultural events and festivals across the region.  Some of the councils include Liverpool City Council, Blacktown City Council, Georges River Council, Wollongong City Council, the City of Canterbury Bankstown, Inner West Council and City of Newcastle.  Liverpool City Council …

New South Wales to relax coronavirus restrictions

The New South Wales Government in Australia is set to relax coronavirus restrictions, with QR codes for check in only required at nightclubs and large festivals.  From Friday 18, there will be no density limits for hospitality venues, which previously had to adhere to one person per two square metres.  QR check-ins at venues such …

Fully vaccinated to return to stadiums, theatres and cinemas in NSW

Due to the unexpected speed of the COVID-19 vaccination roll out in the Australian state of New South Wales, the local Government has brought forward the relaxation of restrictions on entertainment facilities with fixed seating such as stadiums, theatres and cinemas.  The restrictions for fully vaccinated Australians were set to ease on December 1, but …