Showcase local talent

The Central Coast Philharmonia is just one of many world standard musical and artistic collaborations that the Central Coast seems to breed.

But where is the encouragement and organisational support for the creative economy on the Central Coast?

Economic benefits flow inevitably to local economies when creative occupations, festivals and other events are supported.

In the information economy, jobs grow and localities blossom when artists of all kinds are encouraged to live local and put on a show.

Think of Silicon Valley, Hollywood and Tanglewood in the New England region of the USA, famous for its music festivals.

We need much more than a commitment to proceed with the performing arts centre from Council and the new local members at both State and Federal level.

We need a regional development plan that supports and fosters creativity and the performing arts.

Helping to showcase the wealth of talent that is already drawn here would be a great place to start.

Email, 13 April 2011 Michael Fine, Woy Woy