  3 July 2008 » Premier encourages events to apply for their share of funding 3 July 2008 Gold Coast Airport Marathon eclipses 20,000 17 June 2008 Gold Coast Airport Marathon Surprises Entry Record 9 June 2008 Picasso & His Collection Opens at GOMA 5 June 2008 3000 Success Stories to Converge on Gold Coast for 2009 World Transplant Games 16 April 2008 International Growth for Marathon's 30th Year Celebrations 5 April 2008 ITU Triathlon World Championships coming to Gold Coast 31 March 2008 $10 Million Invested in Queensland's Regional Events 28 March 2008 Govt Gives Green Light to Maryborough Green Power 28 March 2008 50th Isa Rodeo Rid'n High: Bligh 28 February 2008 Picasso's art collection an exclusive for Queensland 19 February 2008 Queensland hits Uni Games for Four 23 January 2008 Premier urges regional event organisers to apply 12 December 2007 Harry Redford Cattle Drive on track for future growth 21 November 2007 Program key ingredient in regional events success: Bligh 6 November 2007 Premier Announces $766,500 Funding For Events Around Queensland 17 October 2007 Queensland Events invests in State’s cultural calendar 23 August 2007 Government Funding Clears Field for Polocrosse Events 8 June 2007 Regional Events to Share Over $1 Million in State Funding 24 May 2007 Trans Tasman clubs games promises boost to Sunshine Coast tourism 18 May 2007 Funding boost for Reef and Rainforest Carnivale 26 March 2007 Decision Time Soon on Hosting 2011 World Championships in Athletics 14 February 2007 Bid For World Championships Moves One Step Closer 9 February 2007 Gold Coast to Host ANZ Ladies Masters for Another Three Years Premier encourages events to apply for their share of funding3 July 2008With over 500 events having shared in $10 million of funding since the inception of the Queensland Events Regional Development Program (QERDP) in 2001, Premier Anna Bligh is once again encouraging events to make sure they apply for funding under Round 15 of this leading Queensland government program. Round 15 of the QERDP – valid for events up to and including 30 June 2010 – closes for applications on 1 August 2008. "Since 2001 the Queensland government has supported 500 events across Queensland with an average of more than $20,000 funding per event," Ms Bligh said. "The QERDP supports regional Queenslanders to build their local tourism economies through events which also boost the spirit of the community." "The tourism industry is facing a number of issues at the moment and it is through programs like the QERDP that the Queensland government is able to assist in making great things possible.” “The QERDP has funded events to undertake everything from visitor surveys to ascertain the right target market, through to funding for interstate marketing campaigns." “Earlier this year, under the Regional Events Incentive Scheme, the Mount Isa Rodeo received up to $50,000 in funding to complete a feasibility study of the event to determine its potential to grow further and become the ‘signature event’ for Outback Queensland.” “The Mount Isa Rodeo is an event run by the community for the community and the Queensland government is determined to support these types of events to ensure they are successful now and into the future.” “I encourage event organisers to visit the Queensland Events website or make contact with the Secretariat to discuss their event and the possibilities. Whatever you do – make sure you have an application in for this funding program,” said Ms Bligh. For more information and advice on the application process, applicants are encouraged to contact the funding program secretariat in Townsville on 1300 881 255 or visit www.queenslandevents.com.au Media Contacts: Premier’s Office (07) 3224 4500 |
