This series will contribute to the achievement of many strategies necessary to make a significant impact on the economic and social
revitalization of the City of Newburgh.
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Objectives:
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| * To raise standards of achievement, encourage learning & promote opportunities for all |
| * To promote tourism, economic, leisure and cultural development |
| * To encompass a wide range of music during the eight week festival and package, brand and promote as one complete attraction |
| * To bring maximum exposure to the festival via a high profile launch concert with goals to achieve a minimum of 1,000 attendees |
* To keep the festival in the spotlight with themed performances |
| * To encourage regional participation and use the festival to showcase local talent |
* To build a sense of community achievement through active involvement in creating and developing the regions
largest waterfront music festival
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Events Strategy:
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| * 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
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Arts Strategy:
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| * 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
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Tourism Strategy:
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| * 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
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City of Newburgh Regeneration Strategy (2007-2012):
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| * 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 employability of its people
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