Promoters of smaller electronic music festivals in NSW say they've been left behind after the state government announced a $3 million funding package for larger events, leaving them struggling to stay afloat amid rising costs.
Promoters for a popular electronic music festival cancelled this year due to surging costs say boutique events such as their own could soon be gone for good after they missed out on cash included in an industry lifeline from the NSW government. Amid a growing number of abandoned or postponed events, it was revealed last week that large-scale music festivals across the state can share in $3 million in emergency funding assistance.
“They did say that decisions will now be able to be appealed, although we were also asked to do this last year and were immediately refused,” he said. NSW Police previously told 7NEWS.com.au it sets fees on a “not-for-profit” basis, aiming only to claw back the cost of personnel and resources used, and to ensure normal services to the community are maintained.
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