Local South Coast audiences will have the opportunity to experience more exciting and original live Australian music, thanks to funding from the Albanese Government.

The Milton Theatre will receive $25,000 in federal funding to support them to host quality gigs by Australian musical talent.

“Local venues like the Milton Theatre are at the heart of our live music scene and make a huge contribution to the vibrancy and diversity of our community – that’s why funding like this is so important” said the Member for Gilmore Fiona Phillips.

Milton Theatre is such an important cultural touchstone for the region and according to the Milton Theatre Treasurer Sue Bevear this funding will ensure this historic regional venue continues attracting artists, tourists, as well as the local community for years to come.

“The Milton Theatre is an iconic, much loved venue on the South Coast. We are thrilled to receive this funding from the government, this will go a long way towards refurbishing and maintaining this iconic venue,” Sue said.

“This grant money will help us continue to attract the finest live music this country has to offer,” Sue continued.

“The Milton Theatre is run by a volunteer committee and it is fully not for profit, so it goes without saying money can be tight at times. To receive funding is just wonderful, and will give us some much needed breathing space,” Sue concluded.

Provided under the Live Music Australia program this grant will go towards refurbishing the historic Milton Theatre, boosting its capacity to showcase original music from local and touring artists.

“It’s fantastic to be a part of a government who understand the value of local venues and developing home-grown talent,” Fiona said.

“I’m excited to see the community getting out and enjoying more live music, supporting our local venues, bands and musicians,” Fiona concluded

The Albanese Labor Government believes music should be live and local. This is part of making sure that homegrown music is the soundtrack to life in Australia.

For more information on the Live Music Australia program, visit https://www.arts.gov.au/funding-and-support/live-music-australia

To find out what the Australian Government is doing to support Australian contemporary music through the National Cultural Policy, Revive, visit https://www.arts.gov.au/what-we-do/new-national-cultural-policy

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