A grand piano, further lighting, sound equipment and portable technical gear for performances in outdoor settings and smaller spaces has been secured, and will ensure GPAC is a flexible, well rounded venue from day one once opened in March.

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Member for Goulburn Wendy Tuckerman welcomed the funding.

"I am delighted the NSW Government is investing in not only building these arts facilities, but also ensuring they've got the right equipment to function to the highest standard," Mrs Tuckerman said.

"Funding this specialist equipment means we will get more use from these facilities and help them provide even better cultural experiences for our local audiences to enjoy."

GPAC manager Raina Savage said, "securing a concert grand and other orchestra equipment will equip GPAC as a world class concert venue, able to attract national and international artists of the highest calibre as well as providing professional performance experience for our own talented locals.

"We are also excited to be able to resource and connect with our outlying communities with the purchase of quality technical equipment for touring and outdoor performances."

Tickets are now on sale for nine different shows at Goulburn Performing Arts Centre during 2022, with a second release of performances to go on sale in mid-January.

Goulburn Performing Arts Centre will be officially opened over a huge weekend to be held on March 25 and 26.

The highlight of the weekend will be a spectacular community based performance held on Friday and Saturday evening.

The GPAC season launch will be held on Saturday, April 2, followed by a free short film event on Sunday, April 3.

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