The Falls Music and Arts Festival at Marion Bay is no more after the Liberal Government failed to provide the necessary funding.
Shadow Minister for Tourism, Hospitality and Events Rebecca White said Falls was a rite of passage for young Tasmanians and one of the state’s most loved festivals.
“People right across Tasmania have fond memories of the Falls Festival and it is incredibly disappointing that it has come to an end,” Ms White said.
“During the recent election campaign, Premier Peter Gutwein said he would support the festival and despite his government finding funding for countless sporting events, they have failed to secure this iconic arts festival.”
Ms White said Labor first brought Falls to Tasmania and it was sad the event organisers had decided they no longer had the government’s support to continue.
“Attending a camping New Year’s Eve music festival is a tradition for many Tasmanians and young people are right to feel let down by Peter Gutwein’s broken promise.
“Events like Falls are part of the fabric of our state, vital to our arts community, a boost for local economies and a rite of passage for many young Tasmanians.
“The government should get to work now on securing an alternative so Tasmanians can once again look forward to bringing in the new year at a world class music festival.”
Rebecca White MP
Shadow Minister for Tourism, Hospitality and Events
