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MELBOURNE’S EVENT SCENE RECEIVES MAJOR FUNDING BOOST

The City of Maribyrnong will be attracting more visitors, and boosting local jobs and the economy, with the Victorian Government investing $10,800 to help deliver the 91 Vintage Sportswear Market and $25,000 for the Counterculture Festival in Footscray.

Member for Footscray, Katie Hall MP today welcomed confirmation that the 91 Vintage Sportswear Market will proceed in July and the Counterculture Festival will be held in November, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government Small and Medium Events Program, which is aimed at attracting small and medium sized events across Greater Melbourne.

The 91 Vintage Sportswear Market is a free, all-ages event with a focus on vintage and sportswear-inspired clothing.

The Counterculture Festival is a cultural community music event that seeks to bring the local community of Footscray together using music culture so fans from Melbourne and interstate can enjoy a fun, safe, and modern celebration of music and culture.

122 event organisers will share in an investment of almost $3 million to support the delivery of events between 1 June and 31 December – with the funding making it easier for organisers to bring their events to life with help to cover event costs, including venue hire, performer fees, staffing and marketing.

The Small and Medium Events Program supports a diverse range of activities including cultural, sporting and creative events.

It will help create ongoing jobs across the industry, connecting organisers with local businesses and suppliers and attracting more visitors to experience the best Melbourne’s suburbs have to offer.

For a full list of events visit: djsir.vic.gov.au/small-and-medium-events-program

Quotes attributable to Member for Footscray, Katie Hall MP: 

“The Counterculture Festival will not only generate more jobs for the City of Maribyrnong, but it will also deliver many benefits right across Greater Melbourne.”

“The funding is a huge win for The City of Maribyrnong – this event will attract more visitors to the area, which is fantastic news for local businesses.”