Western Australia’s peak arts body has welcomed the investment of almost $6 million in new funding for the state’s major performing arts companies, while also urging the State Government to do more to support the sector as a whole.
The Cook Labor Government’s funding announcement, made last week as part of WA’s 2024-2025 State Budget, is designed to support major arts sector employers, namely Black Swan State Theatre Company, Marrugeku Inc, West Australian Ballet, West Australian Symphony Orchestra and West Australian Opera.