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MINISTER FOR THE ARTS

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION

QUESTION NO 534

Arts Grants Program - Jazz Concerts

Mr Cornwell - asked the Minister for the Arts -

(1) In 1991 and 1992, how many jazz concerts were subsidised by (.a) the ACT Government or (b) ACT Arts Grants Programs.

(2) How much was the subsidy in each case.

(3) If no jazz concerts were subsidised, why not. .

Mr Wood - the answer to the Members question is as follows:

(1) There were-no ,jazz concerts.subsidised by the ACT Government directly or through the ACT Arts Grants Program in 1991 or in 1992.

Although no jazz concerts were subsidised in 1991 and 1992, two grants were given in relation to jazz as follows:

(i) $2,000 granted in 1991 to the Canberra Jazz Club for the payment of professional tutors for jazz workshops.

(ii) $500 granted in 1992 to Nick Cross for professional development.

(2) see answer to Question (1). .

(3) Subsidisation is dependent upon applications. In 1991 and 1992, no applications to stage jazz concerts were received.

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