Macedon Ranges Music Festival (MRMF), Riddells Creek Neighbourhood House and Sunbury Aboriginal Corporation have each received one of Greater Western Water’s (GWW) Thriving Communities grants.
From 90 applications since last October, the three organisations were one of 11 to receive up to $5000. Five more groups were awarded up to $20,000 to support their work.
MRMF director Jimmy O’Hare said the funding would help secure great performers for the event, which he believes will benefit the whole community.
“Attendees will experience an uplifting community-focused day, where friends and family come together to celebrate live music,” he said.
“Local business owners will benefit from increased patronage and local groups will thrive as they unite to deliver the region’s biggest community music event.”
GWW strategy and partnerships general manager Kessia Thomson said it was “fantastic” to see local projects create opportunities and increase community participation.
“We received many outstanding applications for projects across our area, all with the purpose of inspiring and connecting people to community or Country,” she said.
Elsie Lange
