supports recommendation 11:14 of the Opera Review to increase funding to the major opera companies by $24.136 million over four years through agreed proportional federal–state government contributions, in tandem with AMPAG’s recommendations 1 & 2 above. Recommendation 6 AMPAG supports recommendation 11:15 of the Opera Review that specifies recommendation 11:14 must be supported through new funding and not applied by reducing funding commitment to other arts programs. Recommendation 7 AMPAG recommends an increase in the Playing Australia Program of $8 million allocated evenly over four years from 2017–18 to 2020–21 to support additional strategic performing arts access and engagement in regional Australia. Recommendation 8 AMPAG recommends an increase in the number of performing arts companies operating with National Touring Status. Recommendation 9 Students enrolled in performing arts performance courses run by reputable training providers (commercial, government and not-for-profit) with demonstrated to the industry should have access to support through the VET student loan scheme. Recommendation 10 The Federal Government should continue to support and encourage private giving through matched funding as a complement to (not a replacement of) core government support in the arts through a matched funding program. This program funding for CPA should be extended to 2017–18 and the CPA operation should be reviewed to identify programming needs for the next four years. Recommendation 11 AMPAG recommends government stimulate development of original IP through a $20 million over 4 years seed fund for new innovative works of scale. Recommendations 12 Provide an additional $5 million over four years for international touring of Australian productions & artists. For further information contact: Bethwyn Serow Executive Director AMPAG 02 9253 5351 ampag@ampag.com.au
supports recommendation 11:14 of the Opera Review to increase funding to the major opera companies by $24.136 million over four years through agreed proportional federal–state government contributions, in tandem with AMPAG’s recommendations 1 & 2 above. Recommendation 6 AMPAG supports recommendation 11:15 of the Opera Review that specifies recommendation 11:14 must be supported through new funding and not applied by reducing funding commitment to other arts programs. Recommendation 7 AMPAG recommends an increase in the Playing Australia Program of $8 million allocated evenly over four years from 2017–18 to 2020–21 to support additional strategic performing arts access and engagement in regional Australia. Recommendation 8 AMPAG recommends an increase in the number of performing arts companies operating with National Touring Status. Recommendation 9 Students enrolled in performing arts performance courses run by reputable training providers (commercial, government and not-for-profit) with demonstrated to the industry should have access to support through the VET student loan scheme. Recommendation 10 The Federal Government should continue to support and encourage private giving through matched funding as a complement to (not a replacement of) core government support in the arts through a matched funding program. This program funding for CPA should be extended to 2017–18 and the CPA operation should be reviewed to identify programming needs for the next four years. Recommendation 11 AMPAG recommends government stimulate development of original IP through a $20 million over 4 years seed fund for new innovative works of scale. Recommendations 12 Provide an additional $5 million over four years for international touring of Australian productions & artists. For further information contact: Bethwyn Serow Executive Director AMPAG 02 9253 5351 ampag@ampag.com.au
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