Performances in flexible spaces will now be possible after $244,898 was awarded to the Goulburn Performing Arts Centre (GPAC) through the NSW Government Creative Capital Fund.
A grand piano, further lighting and sound equipment and portable technical gear for performance in outdoor settings and smaller spaces has been secured, and will ensure GPAC is a flexible, well rounded venue when it opens in March, Goulburn Mulwaree Council said in a statement.
“I am delighted the NSW Government is investing in not only building these arts facilities, but also ensuring they’ve got the right equipment to function to the highest standard. Funding this specialist equipment means we will get more use from these facilities and help them provide even better cultural experiences for our local audiences to enjoy,” Member for Goulburn, Wendy Tuckerman said.
GPAC Manager, Raina Savage said, “Securing a concert grand and other orchestra equipment will equip GPAC as a world class concert venue, able to attract national and international artists of the highest calibre as well as providing professional performance experience for our own talented locals.
“We are also excited to be able to resource and connect with our outlying communities with the purchase of quality technical equipment for touring and outdoor performances.”
Tickets are now on sale for nine different shows at Goulburn Performing Arts Centre during 2022, with a second release of performances to go on sale in mid-January.
Goulburn Performing Arts Centre will be officially opened on 25 – 26 March. Council says the highlight of the event will be a spectacular community-based performance on each evening of the opening weekend.