Philanthropy

Our sincere thanks to Principal Philanthropic partner Peter Freedman AM and all our private donors - our biggest advocates who continued to adapt to an evolving Festival during another uncertain year, but whose loyalty and commitment was unwavering.

I have long been an advocate for the Sydney

Festival and strongly believe it is one of the world’s most important cultural events and most certainly Australia’s. The

Festival has supported thousands of creative artists and behindthe-scenes workers in the industry. These are the people who have supported my career with RØDE, and this is my way of giving back to them. PETER FREEDMAN AM”

Welcome Olivia Ansell

After a fond farewell to Wesley Enoch, donors gave a warm welcome to Sydney Festival Director Olivia Ansell, embracing and applauding her vision for the festival.

“You have brought in a new style and made it enticing, empowering and inclusive.” REBEL PENFOLD-RUSSELL ” “

“How engaged, erudite and charming is she!

Such a genuine energy and verve.”

AMANDA LOVE “Olivia is an enthusiastic and considered director.” CAROL CRAWFORD

Rhae Hooper and S.Shakthidharan, photo by Jacquie Manning

Rebel Penfold-Russell and Popsy Albert, photo by Jacquie Manning

SYDNEY FESTIVAL DIRECTOR’S DINNER

David Kirk MBE, photo by Jacquie Manning

Andrew Cameron AM and Cathy Cameron, photo by Jacquie Manning

Zeke Solomon AM and Penelope Seidler AM, photo by Jacquie Manning Chris Tooher and Jules Maxwel, photo by Jacquie Manning

Michael Lavarch AO Larissa Behrendt AO and Jacob Nash, photo by Jacquie Manning

SYDNEY FESTIVAL DIRECTOR’S DINNER

Ros and Alex Hunyor, photo by Jacquie Manning

Emma Pask and Olivia Ansell, photo by Jacquie Manning “

“It felt very special to be amongst such passionate artists, supporters and Festival creators and have the opportunity to hear about the program from Olivia.” ANNA CLEARY ”

Mark Stapleton and Leanne Hillman, photo by Jacquie Manning Amanda and Andrew Love, photo by Jacquie Manning

Raymond Camillire and Ray Wilcon OAM, photo by Jacquie Manning Andrew and Carol Crawford, photo by Jacquie Manning

James Hill and Jennifer Dowling, photo by Jacquie Manning

Rodney and Lyndi Adler, photo by Fiona Jackson Roslyn Packer AC and Rebel Penfold-Russell, photo by Fiona Jackson

“It has been a wonderful Sydney Festival with some really outstanding productions.” ROS PACKER

Richard Scheinberg AM and Jacqui Scheinberg, Brigit Kirk Fiona Martin-Weber and Tom Haywood, photo by Fiona Jackson

“Congratulations to everyone on another great festival but especially the Philanthropy team for keeping us all informed, involved and included”. FIONA MARTIN-WEBER

Get involved in 2023

Visit sydneyfestival.org.au/support or contact Sydney Festival Philanthropy on (02) 8248 6507 or philanthropy@sydneyfestival.org.au for further details.

“Congratulations to all at the festival family in delivering another important Sydney Festival notwithstanding all the challenges this year”! KIONG LEE DONOR WRAP GARDEN PARTY