We allocated $50,000 to 4 arts events. The successful recipients are listed below.
Aotearoa Jazz Education and Performance Charitable Trading Trust: NZ Blues, Roots & Groove Festival 2024, $10,000
The national 4-day event celebrating blues, roots and groove music, held in the first week of September each year.
Palmerston North Dance Association: 24th Annual Dance Festival, $10,000
A dance competition held over 7 days involving 21 sessions covering ballet, modern and tap genres. An afternoon and evening gala event with invited guests and supporters will highlight the junior, intermediate and senior ballet championship classes. This year the association is hosting the Manawatū Performing Arts 100 year celebrations.
Manawatū Jazz Club Inc: Manawatū Jazz & Blues Festival 2024, $15,000
Delivery of annual jazz and blues festival in Palmerston North, with public concerts at the Globe Theatre, workshops and 'Cafe Scene' artists.
Manawatū Horowhenua Māori Teachers Inc: Manawatū Horowhenua Pae Taiohi Secondary Schools Kapa Haka Competition, $15,000
The biennial regional kapa haka competition for secondary schools in Manawatū and Horowhenua.