From cabaret in Mansfield to circus in South Gippsland, the Victorian Government is building local skills and giving regional Victorians even more reasons to love where they live with the latest round of grants through the Small Regional Presenters program.
The latest round of the Small Regional Presenters program will support regionally-based community groups and not-for-profit organisations presenters to bring live shows, a series of events or an annual program to their communities. The program also works to build local skills by assisting presenters to bring industry professionals to their areas for mentorships and workshops.
The 14 recipients of the 2025 round of the program include Castlemaine Community House which will present a children’s music concert and dance party by acclaimed Victorian arts company All The Queens Men during Castlemaine Pride.
Red Rock Regional Theatre and Gallery in Cororooke, western Victoria will host 4 performances of theatre, music, storytelling and laughter across their 2025 season.
Indigo Shire Council will present a series of creative programs in collaboration with local primary schools including educational performances, ahands-on design workshop and theatre workshop for budding creatives.
The Small Regional Presenters program is a Victorian Government program delivered by Regional Arts Victoria – the state’s peak body for creatives and creative organisations in the regions.
See the full list of 2025 recipients.