Message from the Premier of Queensland

The Fraser Coast Cultural Festival is a five-day multicultural extravaganza right on our doorstep.

Supported by representatives of Spanish, South American, Hungarian, Filipino, Italian, Swiss, Chinese and Australian communities, the Fraser Coast Cultural Festival offers stimulating entertainment and diverse cultural activities that bring people together.

Situated in our beautiful Fraser Coast Region, the Festival incorporates a Rhythm of the Nations Dance Party, a Gala Concert in Maryborough and a one-day Festival at the Hervey Bay foreshores. Family and friends can enjoy various creative outlets produced by these artistic cultures including film, music, dance and the colourful parade of nations.

The Fraser Coast Cultural Festival is proudly supported by my Government through the Queensland Events Regional Development Program.

Regional events deliver an enormous boost to local economies – bringing in business, creating jobs, attracting tourists and fuelling growth, prosperity and a tremendous sense of pride for the host communities. Already, the funding program has provided more than $9.7 million to some 460 regional events since it started as a world-first initiative in 2001. Across the State, thousands of individuals, community groups, local councils and in some cases entire towns, put countless hours into ensuring their events are a success.

The Queensland Government is proud to share the passion and the achievements of the State’s regions through this program. Enjoy the Fraser Coast Cultural Festival, and I hope you will have an opportunity to discover more of Queensland’s great events in the coming year.

ANNA BLIGH MP
PREMIER OF QUEENSLAND