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The Tweed Shire can look forward to a range of exciting outings with 16 events securing funding in Council’s 2023-2024 Events Sponsorship Funding round.
Council offers financial assistance to event organisers with the aim to support, develop, attract and grow events that showcase the Tweed’s unique characteristics and build our community to be a great place to live and visit.
Mayor of Tweed Shire Chris Cherry said she was pleased to see a balance of themes in this year’s funded events.
“We’re thrilled to support events that fit in with the values of our region and bring our community together,” Cr Cherry said.
“From visual arts, music, sports and Aboriginal culture, to surfing contests and protecting the environment, there is something for everyone in this selection of events.
“Events like these support our local economy and help in building a vibrant, thriving community.”
A total of $89,450 has been allocated for the following successful recipients:
- Bowls QLD State Pennant Finals - $2,000
- World Environment Day Festival - $5,000
- Murwillumbah Arts Trail - $10,000
- Horseless Carriage Club of America 8th International Tour - Tweed Valley - $2,500
- Kids in Need Dragon Boat Festival - $1,500
- Carols by the Coast 2023 - $2,300
- The Kinship Festival - $15,000
- Head of the Tweed - $1,500
- Tweed Coast Enduro - $4,700
- Kingscliff Triathlon - $4,250
- Seas the Day Women’s Surf Festival - $10,000
- Annual Orchid Fair and Show - $3,000
- Murwillumbah Show - $7,700
- White Claw Christmas Race Day - $2,500
- Tyalgum Music Festival - $7,500
- Tweed Coast Pro - $10,000
The next annual Event Sponsorship Funding round will open in June 2024.
Visit the What’s on Tweed calendar to keep up to date with all upcoming events.
For more information visit Council event funding and sponsorship.
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