FUNDING SECURES FUTURE OF DARK MOFO

DARKLAB’S popular winter festival won’t disappear any time soon with new funding secured for three years, comprising about one-third of the government’s iconic events fund.

Hospitality and Events Minister Sarah Courtney confirmed at Tuesday’s parliamentary budget estimates hearing Dark Mofo will receive $7.5m over three years.

The funding comprises more than a third of the government’s $21.5m iconic events funding, which will also support the Australian Wooden Boat Festival, Mona Foma, Targa Tasmania, Festivale, and Junction Arts Festival.

“Dark Mofo has been a cultural beacon in Tasmania since its inception in 2013, bringing locals out of hibernation and attracting visitors to the state,” Ms Courtney said.