The Ulumbarra Foundation’s Annual General Meeting this year was a wonderful opportunity to reflect on how the performing arts enriches our lives.

Looking back, we have had many wonderful successes – seed funding for a local musician’s first major works, digital technology for a Bendigo playwright to light up the stage, mentoring a talented young actor, and support for Bendigo Youth Orchestra to rehearse and perform their inaugural concert. Read about these, and many other stories, in our 2024 Annual Report.

The Board thanked Dale Pearce and Rob Blum (pictured, above) who stepped down from the Board after many years of hard work and commitment as volunteer Directors.

The Ulumbarra Foundation is already planning for a big 2025, with new partnerships in the pipeline and an exciting initiative to invest in the future of Bendigo’s performing arts community. More on this later …

As you can see, genorous your support is a lifeline for regional performing arts organisations, who are the heart and soul of our local community. Together, we are creating a future where Bendigo’s performing arts can flourish and deliver much-needed joy, culture, creativity, and jobs.

Please donate if you can to grow the performing arts sector in Greater Bendigo and make a big difference in 2025 and beyond!

Carolyn Stanford
Chair