Memory, Moment, Momentum
Published on 09 November 2020
A group of Goulburn’s leaders within the creative arts sector have begun planning for an ambitious opening weekend celebration for the Goulburn Performing Arts Centre in November 2021, with the theme ‘Memory, Moment, Momentum.’
The Opening Night Committee is now asking the community to share memories of performing arts within our region, or share your excitement for the future, so that these thoughts, emotions and aspirations can help shape the event.
Short videos are being shared on social media throughout the next two weeks to start conversations and to inspire the community to provide their own feedback.
Councillor Alfie Walker, who is a member of the Opening Night Committee, encouraged the community to help shape the Opening Night event.
”The establishment of a Performing Arts Centre for our community is an exciting achievement that our Council and community are eager to celebrate! This Opening Night event gives us an opportunity to highlight and showcase the amazing talent and skill our community has always possessed and continues to produce. Let’s all share our stories, memories, thoughts and dreams so we can shape a weekend to remember.”
Work on placement of precast wall panels for the auditorium has progressed well over recent weeks, with 140 of the 210 panels needed now installed. When complete the Goulburn Performing Arts Centre will seat 400 audience members, and provide a world class performance space right in the heart of Goulburn.
The GPAC will attract shows of a national calibre with planning for the 2022 program to begin next year, but will also house a number of local shows. The Opening Weekend event will be a collaborative spectacle involving all of the main performance groups in the region.
A simple survey is now open for two weeks on Council’s website, with feedback being welcomed until the 20th November. Hard copy surveys are also available at the Civic Centre or the Goulburn Mulwaree Library. For those people who may wish to provide feedback verbally this can be done face to face at the Goulburn Mulwaree Civic Centre (184 Bourke Street) or via phone to 4823 4515.