SoundOut爵士音乐节在2026年没有政府资助而幸存下来, 但因财政状况不稳定而面临不确定的未来。 The SoundOut jazz festival survived 2026 without government funding, thanks to community crowdfunding, but faces an uncertain future due to unstable finances.

堪培拉的SoundOut爵士音乐节现已进入第17年, 于2026年1月成功举办, 没有政府通常提供的经费, The SoundOut jazz festival in Canberra, now in its 17th year, successfully ran in January 2026 without its usual government funding, relying on a community crowdfunding campaign that raised over $15,000 from more than 90 donors. 音乐节主持人理查德·约翰逊是一位萨克斯演奏家,也是实验音乐的倡导者,他带领着活动的努力,为期三天的展览,由来自澳大利亚和国外的26位爵士艺术家参与. Festival director Richard Johnson, a saxophonist and advocate for experimental music, led efforts to keep the event alive, resulting in a three-day showcase featuring 26 jazz artists from Australia and abroad. 尽管公众对艺术创新给予了强有力的支持和承诺,但Johnson仍对该节日的长期未来表示关切,因为筹资情况不一致,他警告说,如果没有稳定的财政支助,未来可能无法出版。 Despite strong public support and a commitment to artistic innovation, Johnson expressed concern about the festival’s long-term future due to inconsistent funding, warning that without stable financial backing, future editions may not be possible.