Baz Luhrmann partners with Gold Coast on creative arts precinct
Director Baz Luhrmann is partnering with the Gold Coast council on a proposed creative arts precinct in Australia. The council wants to repurpose an existing depot into a hub it says will generate $130m a year and create 1,000 jobs.
Australian director Baz Luhrmann is partnering with the Gold Coast council on a proposed creative arts precinct. The council plans to repurpose an existing depot in the city into a major arts hub.
According to the council, the project could generate $130m a year in economic value and create around 1,000 new jobs. The authority has launched an expression-of-interest (EOI) process to take the plan forward.
The project aims to strengthen the region's standing in culture and the creative industries. The figures and targets are based on the council's official statements; the outcome of the process will become clearer in due course.
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