Creative Australia has allocated $1.75 million through its national performing arts touring program, Playing Australia, to support nine live performance projects across regional and remote communities in Australia, with performances scheduled through 2026.

These projects will encompass theatre, dance, and music, reaching a total of 64 locations nationwide, from small towns to remote centers.

Notable performances include works by Insite Arts, Dance Makers Collective, Belvoir, Sarah Austin & Co., Arena Theatre Company, and Junkyard Beats, showcasing a diverse range of artistic expressions.

Additional highlighted projects include Hannah Belanszky's 'Saplings' for young audiences, re:group's 'POV & Auto-Tune,' and BlakDance Australia's East Coast tour of Gary Lang NT Dance Company's 'The Other Side of Me.'

The initiative aims to ensure all Australians have access to high-quality live arts experiences, promoting diversity and inclusion.

These projects are designed to connect with young people, First Nations communities, and audiences eager for live arts, reflecting the rich diversity of Australian performance.