Big year of social events planned for Pemberton and Manjimup in 2008

15/12/07
The State Government will provide $69,500 towards a range of music, food and wine, youth, sporting and arts events planned for Pemberton and Manjimup and the entire South-West next year.
South-West Minister Mark McGowan announced the successful grant recipients at the Pemberton Visitors Centre on the weekend.
Mr McGowan said grants of up to $4,000, with another $2,000 for professional event co-ordination, were made available as part of the 2007-08 South-West Events Program.
"This annual program supports events that attract visitors to the South-West, have regional significance and provide a high quality experience," he said.
"The funding is especially helpful for community groups trying to get a new event off the ground.
"This year's recipients included the Manjimup Cherry Festival, the Pemberton Classic cycle event, Pemberton Autumn Festival and a Manjimup youth concert.
"It is exciting to see the range of events across the region, with a total of 28 events supported throughout the South-West.
"The number of activities seeking grant assistance is also an indication of how passionate local people are about their communities. There is always something to do in the South-West."
The successful applicants for the South-West Events Program 2007-08 are:

• Harvey Harvest Festival (March 16, 2008) - $6,000;
• Bunbury Carnaval Concert (March 9, 2008) - $3,800;
• Elevator '08 Youth Concert (March 29, 2008) - $2,000;
• South West Floral Art 20th Anniversary Exhibition and Championships (September 17-20, 2008) - $1,500;
• Get Up Stand Up Mentoring Conference (October 31, 2008) - $3,000;
• Bunbury Carnaval (March 8-16, 2008) - $2,000;
• La Traviata (touring South-West February 23 and 29, 2008) - $2,000;
• Locavore local food promotion (January-June, 2008) - $1,000;
• Lions Club of Harvey Spring Fair (September 29, 2008) - $2,000;
• Donnybrook Gourmet Food and Wine Fest (February 9, 2008) - $2,000;
• Bunbury International Jazz Festival (May 9-11, 2008) - $2,000;
• Noongar Cultural Celebration (October 9, 2008) - $1,500;
• Bunbury MAX Youth Festival (April 5, 2008) - $4,000;
• Bunbury Splash Festival (April 19-20, 2008) - $2,000;
• Bunbury Arts Surveys Past (February 16, 2008) - $2,000;
• Multicultural Night Under the Stars (January/February 2,008) - $3,000;
• Waterways of the South-West (November 22-23, 2008) - $2,500;
• Festival of Contemporary Art (April 15-June 18, 2008) - $4,000;
• Yarloop Workshops Steam Day (March-April, 2008) - $1,300;
• Leeuwin Schools Spectacular (March 16, 2008) - $5,000;
• Iluka Busselton Jetty Swim (February 2-3, 2008) - $1,000;
• Augusta Margaret River Festival (March 2, 2008) - $2,000;
• Quinninup Market Day and Wine Tasting (October 19, 2008) - $900;
• Manjimup Youth Concert (December 12, 2008) - $2,000;
• Manjimup Centenary Celebration Art Exhibition (March-June, 2008) - $2,000;
• Nannup Strategic Event Coordinator (January-December, 2008) - $5,000;
• Pemberton Autumn Festival (May 3, 2008) - $2,000; and
• Pemberton Classic cycle event (March 1-2, 2008) - $2,000.