Why I Care: Share Your Story and WIN!!!!
Celebrate Greater Bendigo’s Performing Arts with us!!
How important is Greater Bendigo’s vibrant local performing arts community to you? Creative Australia’s AusArts Day on Thursday 23rd October recognises the vital role that the arts play in our communities. It is an opportunity to champion artists and organisations dedicated to creative expression.
The Ulumbarra Foundation want to elevate the public value of the performing arts in the consciousness of everyday Australians. So please share your voice and support our Future 50 campaign to scale up support for Greater Bendigo’s local performing arts organisations. Be inspired by the stories (see below) of our amazing performers and supporters!
Everyone who shares their story will be entered into a draw for 10 x $100 theatre ticket gift vouchers!
Read your stories about why our community cares about the arts below and on our Instagram feed:
Voices That Inspire
The Bendigo Youth Choir is a wonderful example of how important Greater Bendigo’s vibrant performing arts community is to me. The people who work there and guide the young performers are truly inspiring. When you sit and listen to them perform, you can feel how the arts move people — lifting spirits, strengthening connections, and making everyone feel more alive. The choir is a testament to the power of the arts to inspire and bring communities together
Alice Flores Bini
For Every Generation
I Adore the Arts that I find all Over Bendigo I feel so very Priviliged that I can share my Love of Art with all Generations of my Family. My Son, My Grandchildren who Range in age from 5 to 15 I hope that I have helped to Create Memories of all Forms of Art that we have Shared together .I Also hope they will some day share those Memories when I’m no longer here to Start Conversation about The Arts which begin with Remember when we Saw and Experienced that with Mum/Nana .
Cheryl O'Brien
What inspires you? Why do you care?
We believe the best way to celebrate the power of local performing arts is by sharing the voices of those who make it possible—donors, artists, and audience members like you! Every experience is unique, and together, your stories paint a rich portrait of why our local performing arts matter.
Your Story Matters
Tell us why you care about Greater Bendigo's local performing arts community. What role does it play in your life? Maybe a memorable performance or experience impacted you deeply? In its 10th anniversary year, what impact has the Ulumbarra Theatre made to your life and the regional community? Be creative, tell us your story and share a photo if you can!
Your story might encourage others to support and celebrate the performing arts alongside you.
Share Your Experience
Use the form below to submit your “Why I Care” story. Whether it’s a single sentence or a heartfelt paragraph (or two), your perspective is important.
As a thank you, everyone who shares their story will be entered into a draw for a package of free restaurant and theatre tickets vouchers for two!
Ready to Share?
Share your story now for a chance to be featured—and to win tickets to an unforgettable night at the theatre!! Use #WhyICare and #AusArts tags to engage with like-minded arts lovers!
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This #AusArtDay campaign has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body.