AN ARTS Queensland government funding boost will help a performing arts group to bring a series of musical acts to local venues.
Queensland-based performing arts and event management company Red Chair was given $99,743 for The Compass Project, a series of 10 micro-tours bringing a mix of musical acts to Ipswich and the Scenic Rim.
Red Chair Director and Producer Angie Dunbavan said the arts company was formed to help struggling artists perform during Covid.
“We’ve gone from two tours a year three years ago to now putting on 10 this year,” Ms Dunbavan said.
“The grant funding is fantastic news and will help us tremendously.
“The artists are very much looking forward to touring and hopefully enjoying brighter times.
“One of our main goals is to keep show prices affordable as we know people are struggling with cost of living pressures. Our audiences are continuing to grow.”
Red Chair shows coming to the Ipswich Civic Centre are Owen Salomé and The Brisbane Tango Orchestra, on February 18; No Way José on May 21; Acoustic Guitar Spectacular on Friday, July 2; Ella, Etta, Eartha, on November 17.
The Queensland Government has allocated a total of $1.165 million for tours of visual arts, music, theatre and dance productions.
Arts Minister Leeanne Enoch said students in remote schools would be able to experience the magic of theatre.
“Many of the pupils will go to theatre for the first time,” Ms Enoch said.
“And older audiences will be able to enjoy a soulful journey of contemporary music from the last 50 years including country and jazz.”
Ms Enoch said these will be the first tours supported through Grow 2022-2026, the second action plan of Creative Together: A 10-Year Roadmap for arts, culture and creativity in Queensland.
