Erica Stanford announces $300k funding boost for The Big Sing choral festival
New Zealand Education Minister Erica Stanford announced $300,000 in government funding for 'The Big Sing', the country's largest choral festival. The grant aims to support the continued operation of the event for thousands of students.
Why it matters
Government investment in arts education is often viewed as a key component of student wellbeing and cultural development.
Audience members take their seats at Dunedin Town Hall for last year s finale of The Big Sing, the choral festival that has been given a boost with Government grants of $300,000. Photo / RNZ, Tess Brunton
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