Thursday, 25 February 2021, 6:26 am The Dunedin events scene is about to get supercharged, with the opening of the new contestable Regional Events Fund on 1 March. With a total pool of up to $720,000 available over two and a half years, the fund is aimed specifically at events that will attract increased domestic visitation and spend in the city, to offset the loss of international tourism dollars. New or existing events that meet the criteria can apply for between $25,000 and $100,000 to stage a single or multi-year event, which must take place between March 2021 and June 2023. The funding can be applied for in addition other Dunedin City Council event grants.