private giving
PRIVATE
GIVING
Melbourne Festival applauds the
following presenting partners,
foundations and patrons for their
generous and loyal support.
This critical group of passionate investment
partners contribute underwriting support to major
works. Presenting Partners become immersed
in the journey their event takes from concept
to completion.
Maureen Wheeler AO and Tony Wheeler AO
for their generous support across the program
$50,000+
Playking Foundation
presenting Two Dogs
$25,000+
Bardas Foundation
presenting Tanderrum
The Dancing Architects
Ian and Gill McDougall, Roger Wood,
Hayball, Jackson Clements Burrows
Architects, Carey Lyon, HASSEL and
Bird de la Coeur Architects
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FOUNDATIONS
Trusts and Foundations provide critical funding
that enables the Festival to deliver some of our
most ground-breaking projects.
Our Patrons are our most
passionate supporters.
Patrons are at the very heart of what
we do, and we offer them unique
opportunities to have a deeper
experience with the artistic riches
of the Festival.
PRESENTING
PARTNERS
We take great pride in our Presenting Partners
program, providing donors with the exclusive
opportunity to help present an individual
production from the globally–renowned
Melbourne Festival program.
PATRONS
CIRCLE
By making a very special gift of $1,000
or more to the Festival, you’ll become
part of our treasured extended family
and receive:
►► Acknowledgment in marketing
materials and on our website
►► Access to the best seats in the
house via a personalised booking
and ticket exchange service
►► Invitations to exclusive events
►► Special access to our artists
►► Opportunities to meet like-minded
people passionate about the arts
Every gift you give empowers us
to create, commission and present
exceptional art from around the globe
to stimulate, provoke and delight
Melbourne audiences.
Thank you for your support.
FUNDED THANKS TO PATRON DONATIONS