Senator the Hon. George Brandis S.C.
Minister for the Arts and Sport
Former Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts; Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate archived website
Minister for the Arts and Sport from 23 November 2001 to 30 January 2007
Extra Australian Government support for Sydney Dance Company
The Minister for the Arts and Sport, Senator George Brandis, today announced the Australian Government will provide an additional $1.5 million in 2007–08 to the Sydney Dance Company to assist it through a difficult financial transition.
“The Sydney Dance Company is one of our iconic performing arts companies and is our country’s most prominent contemporary dance export,” Senator Brandis said.
“This one-off funding will enable the Sydney Dance Company to eliminate its debt and ensure that it maintains its reputation for producing high-quality contemporary dance.”
Senator Brandis said the new funding will provide the necessary working capital from which the Sydney Dance Company can rebuild and maintain its strong artistic brand.
The Australia Council will provide and manage the funding as part of its ongoing arrangements with the company as a major performing arts organisation.
Senator Brandis said this funding was in addition to the $24.1 million over four years for major performing arts companies announced as part of the 2007-08 Budget.
For more information visit www.sydneydancecompany.com
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16 October 2007
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