THREE performing arts companies will receive share of a more than $150,000 grant to tour to Dubbo and regional NSW in 2015.
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The Australian Ballet, Shaun Parker and Company Ltd, and The Song Company Pty Ltd are among six performing arts companies to receive the funding.
Deputy Premier and Minister for the Arts, Troy Grant said the $150,115 in funding took the total Arts NSW investment in performing arts touring to regional NSW next year to over $650,000, and more than $1.3 million over the next three years.
"I'm proud this funding will support innovative touring projects and provide the opportunity for people living in regional communities to experience some of Australia's most talented artists," Mr Grant said.
"Earlier this year I announced the NSW Liberals and Nationals government had committed more than $1.2 million over three years, through the first round of this funding program, to support eight NSW-based performing arts companies to tour regional NSW.
"This second round of funding also helps to build audiences in regional communities and create jobs for artists and arts workers."
The Australian Ballet will receive $54,268- the production features two popular ballet favourites, Paquita and Swan Lake, along with an exciting new classical work, Rimbombo, by Australian choreographer Simon Dow.
Shaun Parker & Company Ltd will receive $23,000 to tour award-winning production, Blue Love, to regional NSW audiences in Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour and Lismore.
Shaun Parker will also conduct schools workshops in each city building on connections made in previous tours of Happy as Larry and The Yard.
The Song Company Pty Ltd will receive $46,163 towards public performances and a range of workshops and collaborations with local communities.