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VOLUNTEERS
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Sydney Festival simply does not happen without its volunteers. These committed individuals contribute their time and energy to ensure patrons have happier, safer and smoother Festival experiences. In 2022 volunteers were on the ground meeting and greeting patrons, engaging in conversation with audiences, answering queries, and providing operational support at the major Sydney Festival installations and venues. The 2022 volunteer program involved over 122 volunteers, averaging 30 volunteers per day working more than 1,387 hours. 50% of the volunteers had returned in 2022 after volunteering in previous years, and 28% had Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds. The management of Sydney Festival’s 2022 volunteers was undertaken by two staff members, a Volunteer Manager and Volunteer Coordinator. Sydney Festival extends a heartfelt thank you to all the volunteers for their hard work and positive attitudes throughout the Festival.
VALE YUNUS ZEED
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Yunus Zeed, a muchloved and long-serving Sydney Festival volunteer. We extend our condolences to his family, friends and the volunteers community.
SYDNEY FESTIVAL 2022 ROADSHOW
This year Sydney Festival partnered with Australian Theatre Live to record four of the Festival’s finest works in full. These incredible recordings are now about to hit the road, bringing the best of the fest to communities right around Australia during a regional cinema tour, set to run from May throughout 2022. Screenings will enable even more Australians to experience the startling scenes of 宿(stay), the acrobatic feats of Italian Baroque with Circa and critically acclaimed The Pulse, plus the masterful puppetry of Erth's Prehistoric Picnic. With more than 33 venues already signed on in locations from Gippsland, Victoria to Cootamundra, NSW and as far as Norfolk Island, the program broadens the geographical reach of the Festival significantly, and makes the performing arts accessible to arts lovers regardless of location, income or ability. The Roadshow will also distribute profits back into the communities it visits, donating 10% of sales to local health services.
