The City of Adelaide has announced it will once again run the Christmas Incentive Scheme to help fill the City with festive cheer.
Lord Mayor of the City of Adelaide, Sandy Verschoor said that following the success of last year’s pilot program, the Scheme would provide direct financial support to businesses and event organisers, as well as musicians and performers to create a vibrant city culture throughout the 2021 Christmas festival.
Lord Mayor Verschoor said funding of up to $10,000 was available as a one-off incentive to eligible applicants to deliver a community event or experience.
She said the Scheme would support the City community to create some uplifting Christmas spirit after a testing year.
“We’re encouraging the community to get creative, so whether you’re in a band or a choir, produce small festivals or even run community workshops, we want to help you create a truly special atmosphere in the city,” Ms Verschoor said.
Deputy Lord Mayor of the City of Adelaide, Mary Couros said the Scheme would also help performers who had been particularly impacted by COVID-19.
Ms Couros said the categories for funding were: Live music and performances: Individual applications up to $1,000 for a single musician/band and up to $3,000 to deliver a series or larger program of performances; and Outdoor community events and small festivals: Applications up to $10,000 would be considered to cover costs associated with event delivery (permits, infrastructure, promotions, event management) and artists’ fees, and community celebrations and public workshops would be considered.
The Christmas Incentive Scheme is now open with applications closing on 10 September.
Further information and how to apply to take part in the scheme can be accessed at this PS News link.