Philanthropy

Philanthropy

YOU MAKE IT POSSIBLE


"I'm supporting the country that gave me everything and the city that I love"

– Peter Freedman AM, Owner and Founder of RODE Microphones 
 

Your invitation


Sydney Festival’s philanthropic program offers you the opportunity to join a growing number of like-minded private donors who play a key role in the Festival’s success. 
 
Get closer to the Festival and its artists and enjoy a range of benefits to enhance your Festival experience while allowing us to present productions that might otherwise be out of reach. 
 

Giving levels


There are several ways to provide support to Sydney Festival, all of which allow you to make a meaningful philanthropic gift while receiving tax benefits. 


Festival Patron – $2,500 tax deductible donation 

Receive benefits including: 
- Insights into the creative process with updates on progress and invitations to special events related to the relevant production. 
- Access to a personalised ticketing concierge service 
- Invitations to artist parties during the Festival 
- Acknowledgements in Sydney Festival brochure and website 

Become a Festival Patron


Associate  Producer – $5,000 tax deductible donation 

Receive benefits including: 
 
- Insights into the creative process with updates on progress and invitations to special events related to the relevant production.
- Access to a personalised ticketing concierge service
- Invitations to the Director’s preview dinner and artist parties during the Festival 
- Opportunities to travel with the Festival Director and attend donor only events 
- Acknowledgements in Sydney Festival brochure, website and event programs 

Become an Associate Producer


Festival Hero – $10,000 tax deductible donation 

Receive benefits including: 

- Insights into the creative process with updates on progress and invitations to special events related to the relevant production 
- Access to a personalised ticketing concierge service 
- Invitations to the Director’s preview dinner and artist parties during the Festival, plus bespoke events with unique access to the Festival Director 
- Opportunities to travel with the Festival Director and attend donor only events 
- Acknowledgements in Sydney Festival brochure, website and event programs 

Become a Festival Hero


More Information

For further information on how we can tailor your support please contact us on 02 8248 6510 or email philanthropy[at]sydneyfestival.org.au 

Sydney Festival is a deductible gift recipient. Sydney Festival believes that the portion of donations stipulated as tax-deductible, will be tax-deductible but makes no warranty in this regard. It is the responsibility of the donor to take its own tax advice. Donations are non-refundable. 


WITH SINCERE THANKS TO OUR PRINCIPAL PHILANTHROPIC PARTNER PETER FREEDMAN AM AND ALL OUR PRIVATE SUPPORTERS: 



MAJOR DONORS  
Andrew Cameron AM and Cathy Cameron, Hooper Shaw Foundation, Robyn Martin-Weber, Roslyn Packer AC, Jacqui Scheinberg


DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE  
Anonymous, Antionette Albert, John Barrer, Ashley Dawson–Damer, Lansdowne Foundation, Fiona Martin–Weber and Tom Hayward, Scully Fund, Zeke Solomon AM 

 
FESTIVAL HEROES  
Jonathan and Judith Casson, Doc Ross Family Foundation, Stephen Fitzgerald, Lisa and Mark Jackson Pulver, David Kirk MBE and Brigit Kirk, Anthony and Suzanne Maple–Brown, David Mathlin and Camilla Drover, Julianne Maxwell, Rebel Penfold-Russell, Penelope Seidler AM, Turnbull Foundation.


ASSOCIATE PRODUCERS  
The Arcadia Syndicate, Caroline Beecham and John Lydon, Larissa Behrendt OA and Michael Lavarch AO, Canny Quine Foundation, Anna Cleary, Carol Crawford, Jennifer Darin & Dennis Cooper, Jennifer Dowling and James Hill, Roslyn and Alex Hunyor, Amanda and Andrew Love, Victoria Taylor, Carolyn and Drew Townsend, Villa & Villa P/L, Ray Wilson OAM  


FESTIVAL PATRONS  
John and Helen Barclay, Iolanda Capodanno and Juergen Krufczyk, George El-Khouri OAM, Maggie Weiley and Barry Fitzgibbon, Helena Harris, Kiong Lee and Richard Funston, Karen Moses, Lyndall and Trevor McNally, Mary Read, The Tal Family


FESTIVAL LOVERS  
Olivia Ansell, Carmel Balogh, Helen Bauer and Helen Lynch AM, Paddy Carney, Ben Franklin, Sandra Kingston, Cheryl Lo, Fiona Long, Catherine Maple-Brown, Clare Sawyer, Nawal Silfani, Christopher Tooher. 

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