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Townsville possesses a significant creative industry sector and is regarded as the cultural hub of North Queensland.
The region has a growing cultural identity, embracing arts, crafts, design, fashion, music, performing arts and the multi-cultural identity of Townsville. The key components of Townsville’s creative industries are: • Townsville Civic Theatre – Offering performances in dance, music, opera, comedy and drama from local, featuring Australian and international artists • Perc Tucker Regional Galley – Townsville’s premier regional art gallery • Riverway Arts Centre – Townsville’s newest function centre entwining arts, leisure and the natural environment • The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Centre – Providing key insight into traditional and contemporary life and culture. Townsville’s has a number of creative art schools and production companies, including: • James Cook University – School of Creative Arts • Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts • Townsville Academy of Performing Arts • Townsville Music and Performing Arts Space • La Luna Youth Arts. |