Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
August 9, 2016
Supporting Our Cultural Community
Province Provides Funding to Popular Music Festivals
Newfoundland and Labrador boasts a strong and growing cultural industry which promotes tourism and fosters job opportunities across a wide geographic area. Recognizing the importance of supporting this industry the 40th annual Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival and the 16th annual Tuckamore Festival received operational grants from the Provincial Government.
�Newfoundland and Labrador boasts a culture that is abundant in original and creative talent, and nowhere is this more evident than at musical performances held right here at home. Year after year, both of these popular festivals continue to feature some incredible performances by local, national and international musicians and composers. As a government, we are pleased to support these events and the gifted musicians who work tirelessly to create and showcase our many unique and incredible musical talents.�
- The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
The Honourable Siobhan Coady, Minister of Natural Resources, spoke on behalf of the Provincial Government at the opening of the Folk Festival on Friday, August 5, at Bannerman Park. The 2016 Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival, which featured a variety of musical performances, jam sessions and opportunities to learn traditional dances, arts and crafts, wrapped up in the capital city on Monday evening. For more information about the Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Arts Society, visit: www.nlfolk.com/ 
�The Cultural Economic Development Program is vital in the support it provides the Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Arts Society, as we continually strive to foster and develop a strong artistic and cultural community, on a local, provincial and national level.�
- John Drover, President, Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Arts Society
The Tuckamore Festival opened on August 6 and runs until August 21. The festival features chamber music in the province and offers a range of more than 30 concerts and activities, including an evening concert series, a lunchtime recital series, a variety of masterclasses and open rehearsals, as well as a development and mentorship program for promising young musicians and composers from across North America, including local musicians. For schedule information, visit: www.tuckamorefestival.ca/
�Over the years, the Tuckmore Festival has become renowned for its wide variety of entertaining and memorable chamber music performances, attracting both residents and visitors. We thank the Provincial Government for their continued support.�
- Donna Ball, Board Chair, Tuckamore Festival
Funding was provided through the Provincial Government�s Cultural Economic Development Program, which provides operational support to arts sector organizations to stimulate sustainable economic development of the province's cultural resources.
QUICK FACTS
- The 40th annual Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival and the 16th annual Tuckamore Festival have received operational grants from the Provincial Government.
- The Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival was held in St. John�s, August 5-8.
- The Tuckamore Festival opened on August 6 and runs until August 21.
- Funding was provided through the Provincial Government�s Cultural Economic Development Program, which provides operational support to arts sector organizations to stimulate sustainable economic development of the province's cultural resources.
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Media contacts:
| Tansy Mundon Director of Communications Department of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development 709-729-4570, 693-1865 tansymundon@gov.nl.ca |
John Drover President Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Arts Society 709-576-8508 office@nlfolk.com |
| Gillian Sheppard Office Manager Tuckamore Festival 709-330-4599 manager@tuckamorefestival.ca |
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