Apply now for Queensland Week sponsorships

Community groups can now apply for government financial support for 2015 Queensland Week events.

Premier Campbell Newman launched the 2015 Queensland Week Sponsorship Program, calling on communities to join the statewide celebration next year.

“The 2015 Queensland Week Sponsorship Program is open to community groups and organisations hosting events during Queensland Week 2015,” Mr Newman said.

“Sponsorship funding of up to $8,000 is available for a limited number of events, with successful applicants forming part of the Queensland Government’s 2015 Queensland Week celebrations.

“I encourage community groups to make an application for Queensland Week event funding to help us celebrate our state’s people, places and achievements.

“Queensland is such a vast and diverse state and this program strives to ensure Queensland Week reaches as many parts of the state as possible, allowing Queenslanders to celebrate the spirit of their community in their own way.

“This year, the Queensland Government provided funding support to 17 extremely different events statewide as part of the recent 2014 Queensland Week celebrations.

“Queenslanders are proud of their state and love to show their maroon pride, so I encourage all communities to start planning their next Queensland Week event.

“Whether you choose to celebrate with a festival, barbecue, concert, street parade or a special celebration that is unique to your community, the important thing is that Queenslanders come together and share the fun.”

Sponsored Queensland Week events were held this year in Ayr, Brisbane, Buderim, Croydon, Emerald, Eumundi, Hervey Bay, Innisfail, Ipswich, Julia Creek, Lockyer Valley and North Burnett.

The events included youth festivals, family fun days, choral performances, jazz concerts, exhibitions, markets, a tribute to Queensland author David Malouf, a ride on the historic Gulflander train, a music festival and arts expo, and the performance and radio broadcast of a musical about the history of Cribb Island.

Download the 2015 Queensland Week Sponsorship Program guidelines at www.qld.gov.au/queenslandweek or phone 07 3003 9200 for more information.

Applications close Friday 29 August 2014.

[ENDS] 10 June 2014

Contact: Premier’s Office 3719 7000