PHILANTHROPY 56
YOU MAKE IT POSSIBLE 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.
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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
Olivia Ansell, photo by Jacquie Manning
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