Bluey gets to play as federal arts funding unleashed

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Federal arts minister Paul Fletcher said the grants were an important step in securing the long-term sustainability of cultural and creative organisations in Victoria.

, thanks to a $1.9 million federal government grant announced on Monday.

Kay said the funding would help create a second cast, crew and set necessary for a COVID-safe tour, which he hopes to take to every major city and regional centre in Australia in coming years. The money will pay for the writing, production and performance of three new Australian works employing more than 200 people, almost two-thirds of whom will be new roles."We feel more than ever our role is to invest in new Australian works, and invest in the future," she said. "Our artists have made huge sacrifices over the last nine months, it's been a seismic trauma for the company.

 

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