Tourism, Culture and Recreation
June 17, 2008More than
$300,000 Invested in Summer Cultural Events
Summer festivals and events are gearing up throughout
Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Department of Tourism, Culture and
Recreation has so far invested $304,500 to support a number of flagship
events throughout the province.
The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Tourism,
Culture and Recreation, said the funding, allocated through Budget 2008,
is part of the department�s $2.1 million investment in cultural and
heritage projects funded through the department�s Cultural Economic
Development Program (CEDP).
"These events serve to highlight and celebrate our
culture and heritage and the diverse creative talents which bring it to
life," Minister Jackman said. "They are also, of course, featured
attractions which draw both residents and visitors and support our
department�s efforts to build on our cultural tourism industry."
The minister noted that Rising Tide Theatre is
celebrating its 30th year as a professional theatre company
this year � and its 15th year of presenting its popular
Seasons in the Bight Festival in Trinity.
"All of these festivals and events bring a unique
vision and approach to our culture, and provide support to our cultural
industries and the professional artists who bring them to life,"
Minister Jackman said.
Organizations holding summer events, and approved for
CEDP funding to date, include:
Rising Tide Theatre �
$70,000 to offset costs associated with the production of its
Seasons in the Bight Festival in Trinity, to run June 28 through
October 13, 2008.
Theatre Newfoundland and Labrador
� $65,000 to offset costs associated with the production of its 2008
Gros Morne Theatre Festival, to run until September 20.
Lighthouse Productions
� $25,000 to offset costs associated with the production of
its 2008 Grand Bank Regional Theatre Festival, to be held in Grand
Bank on the Burin Peninsula from June 27 to August 31.
Neighborhood Dance Works
� $20,000 to offset costs associated with its cornerstone event,
Festival of New Dance, to be held June 17-23, and other projects
beneficial to the development of contemporary dance in the province.
Wonderbolt Productions
� $20,000 to offset costs associated with production of its circus
in St. John�s, and four additional venues in Eastern Newfoundland
during July 2008.
Atlantic Jazz Initiative
� $20,000 to offset costs associated with its 7th Annual
St. John�s Jazz Festival, featuring local, national and
international artists, to take place July 16-20 at various venues
around St. John�s.
Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Arts Council
� $20,000 to offset costs associated with production of its 2008-09
season, including the cornerstone event
� the Newfoundland and Labrador Folk
Festival � to be held August 8-10 in Bannerman Park.
Andy Jones Productions
� $20,000 to offset costs associated with touring the one-man
show, An Evening With Uncle Val, to 18 venues across Canada;
and costs associated with product enhancement, distribution, and
market access.
St. John�s Comedy Festival
� $15,000 for marketing and promotional costs associated with its
second annual comedy festival, to be held June 18-22 in St. John�s.
Tramore Productions �
$10,000 to offset costs associated with the production of its
2008 summer program, to include theatre, ballad singing, and
storytelling in Cuslett, Placentia Bay.
Nickel Independent Film Festival
� $10,000 to offset costs associated with its 8th annual
film festival, to take place June 24-28 in St. John�s, showcasing
the work of local independent filmmakers along with that of Canadian
and foreign filmmakers.
Writers at Woody Point Festival
� $6,500 to showcase writers and
musicians from Newfoundland and Labrador with guest artists from
outside the province. This year�s event will be held August 12-17,
2008, and will recognize the 100th anniversary of the
Heritage Theatre with a special concert, A Tribute to Figgy Duff,
featuring Pamela Morgan and other original members of the seminal
Newfoundland group.
Cape St. Mary�s Performance Series
� $3,000 to offset costs associated with its performance series of
music, storytelling and readings, to be held until September 20 at
the Cape St. Mary�s Ecological Reserve.
CEDP projects are selected on the basis of business
plans, vision and potential for development within a specific sector.
For more information on guidelines, please see
www.tcr.gov.nl.ca/tcr/services_and_programs.htm
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Media contact:
Heather May
Director of Communications
Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation
709-729-0928, 697-5061
heathermay@gov.nl.ca
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