The Townsville community is being supported with six Community Grants and an Economic Activation Partnership following their adoption at Townsville City Council's first Ordinary Meeting for March.
Grants were approved for:
- Afrekete, an annual festival celebrating Afro-Cuban culture – $24,981.82 cash
- University Hawks Football Club's home games – $16,431.81 fee waivers
- Netball Queensland's 2026 Senior State Age Championship – $40,000 cash
- The Queensland Music Festival's Northern SOUND live music event – $50,000 cash
- Magnetic Island Community Development Association's Magnetic Island Junk Fest – $40,704.30 cash and $2,532.09 fee waivers
- Great Barrier Reef Orchestra for Live Orchestral Music Performance for all of Townsville – $50,000 cash
An Economic Activation Partnership worth $18,000 cash plus $10,000 in-kind support was approved for Pacific Action Sports' Rumble Pro Tour Event Townsville.
Acting Mayor Ann-Maree Greaney said the grants and partnership showed just how diverse Townsville's interests were.
"The grants and partnership approved at today's Ordinary Meeting reflects Townsville's varied interests, including arts, culture and sport, showcasing why Townsville is known as the events and arts capital of Northern Australia," Cr Greaney said.
"This funding will help bring much-needed events and cultural experiences to Townsville for our residents and visitors to enjoy our beautiful city."
