Much loved Bulli venue Resin Brewing is getting support from the Minns Labor Government as part of a program that supports vital stage, sound, planning and cost cutting works. 

Strengthening the live music scene has been a central part of the government work to rebuild the night-time economy after lockouts, lockdowns and persistent inflation have put hundreds of venues out of business.

Resin Brewing is getting support from the Minns Labor Government as part of the new round of the $3.8 million Venue Upgrade.

Resin Brewing will receive $3,500 for new stage design and engineering plans to ensure Resin Brewing’s proposed new stage structure, loading requirements, and associated elements are designed in accordance with relevant engineering standards, safety requirements, and operational needs.

This third round of venue support combines with a range of measures the Minns Labor Government have introduced through its Vibrancy Reforms to support a revival of the live music scene including:

•                    Incentives for live music: 596 registered live music venues getting reduced licensing fees and extended trading hours for programming live music. This is quadruple the number since coming into government.

•                    Special Entertainment Precincts: there are now nine Special Entertainment Precincts in operation, up from one at the time of coming to office. Over 20 more are in preparation, establishing later trading hours and more noise protections for venues in metropolitan and regional communities.

•                    Noise complaints: stopped single serial noise complainants from shutting down venues, established ‘order of occupancy’ consideration and streamlined the complaints system. 

Click here to see the full list of recipients.

Minister for Arts, Music and the Night-time Economy John Graham said:

“These venues are treasured by their local communities, by artists and music fans. This is about backing them with vital investments they often need but can’t afford in the current climate.

“If we let our music venues fail then our night-time economies and our cultural life will suffer, and we can’t afford to let that happen.”

Member for Heathcote, Maryanne Stuart said:

“Resin Brewing is a great local venue, and this support helps them keep live music thriving. The funding means safer staging, better sound and more opportunities for artists.

“After years of lockouts, lockdowns and rising costs, we’re backing venues to grow, invest and bring more music to the Illawarra.

“The Minns Labor Government’s Vibrancy Reforms are rebuilding the night‑time economy and giving venues like Resin Brewing the confidence to plan for the future.”

Resin Brewing Owner, Steve House said:

“Live music has always been part of Resin Brewing’s identity.

“We’re grateful for the investment, which will allow us to upgrade our staging, improve safety and continue offering a space where musicians, audiences and our community can connect together.”

MEDIA: 

Lachlan Wilkinson | Maryanne Stuart MP | 9548 0144