“All Ferry Godmother events will contribute to the achievement of the many strategies necessary to make a significant impact on the economic and social revitalization of the City of Newburgh” states Aquanetta Wright, Founder and Executive Producer.
Objectives
- To raise standards of achievement, encourage learning & promote opportunities for all
- To promote tourism, economic, leisure and cultural development
- To package, brand and promote as one complete attraction a wide range of music
- To bring maximum exposure to these events via a high profile exposure
- To keep the spotlight on Newburgh with themed performances
- To encourage regional participation
- To use music events to showcase local talent
- To build a sense of community achievement through active involvement in creating and
- developing the regions largest waterfront music events
Events Strategy
- To develop events to encourage participation and pursuit of excellence
- To support community regeneration and social inclusion
- To provide cultural experiences and opportunities for the community and visitors
- To support events with clear development potential and targets
- To support tourism strategies and enhance the City of Newburgh as a tourist destination
- To support economic regeneration activities
Arts Strategy
- To promote better access to a range of high quality Arts work
- To promote the role of the Arts in supporting tourism strategies
- To enhance the distinctiveness of the City of Newburgh environment
- To raise the profile of the Arts
Tourism Strategy
- To improve access to tourism for all of the community
- To develop the skills and improve tourism jobs
- To improve the image of the City of Newburgh and its’ industry
- To support and promote high profile events boosting off peak tourism
City of Newburgh Regeneration Strategy 2007-2012
- To create the climate for investment
- To attract new investment onto the City
- To encourage new business creation
- To support and develop current businesses
- To improve the skills and employ ability of its people



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