Magnificent seven secure funding

Seven major events in the Busselton region secured Regional Events Scheme funding from the State Government this week.

The Eventscorp scheme, jointly funded by Royalties for Regions, distributes funds to 45 regional events.

The Jazz by the Bay Festival, which launches this year, has secured funding for 2014, as did the 2014 SunSmart Busselton Festival of Triathlon.

The Busselton Jetty Swim, Geographe Bay Race Week and Quit Forest Rally were also announced as recipients on Monday.

The Nannup Music Festival and the South West Craft Beer Festival also received funds for 2014.