But it’s the people behind those experiences that make Tasmania a truly spectacular state.

Two examples of this can be found within the Northern arts community.

On Sunday, the People’s Choice and Children’s Choice Awards for the 2018 Glover Prize were announced.

That same afternoon, fans packed into the Princess Theatre for the third performance of Les Miserables, which opened on Friday night.

The performance is based on one of the greatest novels of the 19th century and the latest Tasmanian show has a cast of 46 actors, an 18-piece orchestra and 30 backstage workers.

The play was made into a major film in 2012 and featured Hollywood stars Hugh Jackman and Russell Crowe. Arguably, our local performers are giving Jackman and Crowe a run for their money.

Some would say for a performance in a regional city it is incredible, but that would be underplaying it.

For a performance of any standing, the Launceston Les Miserables show is brilliant.

The same could be said for the Glover Prize, which is based at Evandale.

The annual event includes exhibitions right across the region and showcases some of Northern Tasmania’s significant history and heritage buildings.

It has become an iconic award for landscape painting, with artists from across the globe taking part.

Both the Glover Prize and the North’s theatre performances are perfect examples of Tasmania’s ability to perform above and beyond.

Yes our food, wine and tourism is first-class, but there’s more to our state than just the products we can supply.

Our people have a talent for entertaining and this should be encouraged. 

After all, the majority of artists and performers in Tasmania have other jobs and dedicate their own time to entertain us. 

The Examiner plays its part by promoting local talent and the broader arts community in our paper.

But the public needs to get behind them too – through ticket sales and bums on seats.