Jammin’ the Carpark by Burnish at Open Circles

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In an event specifically aimed at members of the Canberran disabled community, Jammin’ the Carpark delivered a fun afternoon of inclusive and accessible live music.

Held at Open Circles in Belconnen, Burnish played a laid-back set, followed by Canberra collective Muesli, and established international artist Kim Yang.

Special guest Emma Davidson, MLA – the Assistant Minister for Families and Community Services, Minister for Disability, Justice Health and Mental Health attended on the day to lend her support and connect with members of the local community.

“After the incredible success this event achieved, we look forward to the future and the potential to maximise this musical space and any festival possibilities for the disabled community, for music is a powerful and harmonious tool that when delivered in good spirits – can make a big difference in all peoples.”

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Image credit: Meg Haughton

About Good Company

Good Company was a small grants program (part of artsACT’s Creative Recovery and Resilience Program) designed to turn businesses all over Canberra into places where art happens.

Artists were able to apply for a $5000 grant which supported them to produce an in-person arts event, situated in a Canberra venue or business between January – April 2022.

The goals of Good Company were to put money into the pockets of artists and arts workers, support arts events to happen in the ACT, to foster creative relationships between artists and businesses and to bring people and activity back into businesses that continue to be affected by COVID.

A total of 12 events were funded through the grant program with $60,000 delivered to the arts community.