Study to focus on needs of Brisbane art scene

Study to focus on needs of Brisbane art scene                   
The Newman government will fund a study into the future needs of Queensland’s growing arts scene following complaints about capacity.
There are concerns that Queensland has missed out on major overseas productions, which instead went to high-capacious venues in Sydney and Melbourne.
Arts minister Ros Bates says she’s aware of the ongoing debate about the need for a new venue.

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The study will compare Brisbane to other interstate and international cities, consider current and projected demand and audience trends, she says.
‘‘The study will see if there is a strong body of evidence to support these claims,’’ she said in a statement.
‘‘The study will compare Brisbane to other interstate and international cities and ... consider current and projected demand from local producers and companies, national and international touring acts, and audience trends."
Ms Bates said Brisbane’s arts scene was thriving, and that the Newman government was committed to ensuring performance continued to be enjoyed by the state’s growing population.
The arts scene will make a vital contribution to the government’s plan to create a $30 billion visitor economy in Queensland by 2020, she said.