Local businesses will be given rebates of up to $300 for providing outdoor entertainment this summer, under a new $50,000 State Government and Bass Coast Shire program.
From January 4, entertainment such as live music, artist in residence, face painting, creative workshops, poetry or author reading sessions and performance artists will be eligible for the rebate, if it meets the guidelines.

Bass Coast Shire Mayor Michael Whelan said the program was an opportunity for local businesses to show support for the arts community, which had also been hit hard by the pandemic.
“Applications for the rebates will open on Monday, 10 January and will be accepted until the $50,000 in available funding is exhausted or until Thursday, 30 June, whichever comes first,” Cr Whelan said.
These rebates are being provided as part of the State Government’s COVIDSafe Outdoor Activation Fund and they are open to all Bass Coast businesses, including hospitality, health and fitness, retail and hair and beauty.

Eligibility requirements are detailed at www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/entertainmentrebate 
Or contact Council’s Business Support Team at business.support@basscoast.vic.gov.au or phone 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or (03) 5671 2211 or via the National Relay Service (for people with speech or hearing difficulties) on 13 36 77.