The Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre (DRTCC) should take a bow.
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It has attracted a total of 507,453 patrons in seven years or 72,493 each year.
That is a huge accomplishment and the management and staff deserve applause from the community.
The figure includes live theatre performances and business or community events.
In terms of live performances, the theatre brings to residents of Dubbo and its neighbouring towns the opportunity to experience entertainment they would only get on a visit to the big city or, if lucky, could see on TV or other electronic media.
Examples are the Bell Shakespeare company, Opera Australia, the Australian Ballet and the Australian Chamber Orchestra.
The full list of leisure treasures the DRTCC has bought to the region is massive.
This year the theatre was chosen as the first-ever regional site for the annual Canberra Area Theatre (CAT) Awards.
It was a prestige win for the DRTCC and recognition of the high standard of both the theatre and the professionalism of its staff.
Since that event, which also showcased Dubbo to visitors, there has been a series of those ever-popular tribute bands bringing fans from all over to relive music memories.
The City of Dubbo Eisteddfod last month is a hardy annual.
But, with around 10,000 entrants it presents a massive task for its committee and supporters at the theatre.
Predictably it was a glowing success.
Last weekend, the theatre hosted the national rock and roll TV program RocKwiz. While only here for one night the fact the show came here is more recognition for Dubbo as a whole.
Tucked away in the figures is an indication of the theatre’s wider influence on the city’s economy. Around 34 per cent of ticket purchases are from people outside the local government area.
That is 172,534 visitors in seven years coming to town and spending money here. There would be overnight stays, dinners, shopping and visits to tourism venues.
They would have generated an estimated $3.2 million. You can hear the music of cash tills.
The DRTCC has travelled a long way since April 2010 when its first show was Hotel California: The Eagles Experience.
The staff are seldom seen. But, to them thanks and bouquets.
The show has been great.