The Special Envoy for the Arts, Susan Templeman MP, has joined with the Federal Member for Robertson, Dr Gordon Reid MP, to meet with stakeholders from the Arts and live music industries on the Central Coast.

The meetings were an opportunity to meet directly with Federal Government representatives to discuss issues affecting the industries and what support is available.

Special Envoy for the Arts, Susan Templeman MP says it was great to be on the Central Coast supporting the arts and live music community.

“The Central Coast is home to some impressive arts organisations including the NAISDA Dance College, innovative community organisations and great local businesses that are eager to support live music. It was great to meet with them to talk about their aspirations and challenges.

The Albanese Government wants to see the arts ecology here flourish and our new National Cultural Policy, Revive, will help it do just that.

In Dr Gordon Reid, this region has a hardworking and committed advocate for the arts and cultural sector. He understands the benefits that the arts bring to the wellbeing of his community and the local economy.”

Federal Member for Robertson, Dr Gordon Reid MP says it was fantastic to have the Special Envoy for the Arts visit the Coast.

“Having the Special Envoy for the Arts visit the Central Coast highlights the Albanese Labor Government’s commitment to the arts and live music scene in our region”, Dr Reid said.

“The Special Envoy was able to listen directly to stakeholders from both industries and provide helpful information about what Federal Government assistance is available to them”, Dr Reid said.

“Both Susan Templeman and I will raise the challenges being faced by our arts and live music industries with the Arts Minister, The Hon. Tony Burke MP, in Canberra”, Dr Reid said.

“I will always support our arts and live music community and be a strong voice in Canberra”, said Dr Reid.

This year, the Albanese Labor Government announced its National Cultural Policy - Revive: a place for every story, a story for every place, which will provide $286 million towards Australia’s arts, entertainment, and cultural sector for the next five years.

To find out more, visit  https://www.arts.gov.au/what-we-do/new-national-cultural-policy

The Special Envoy for the Arts and Dr Reid visited NAISDA, Drifters Wharf, and the Naughty Noodle Fun Haus.

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