Giving Program
#Our donors help Brisbane Festival soar.
Brisbane Festival donors play an integral part in sustaining the vibrancy and vitality of Brisbane’s cultural life. They lead the way in arts philanthropy, strengthening the city’s position as a thriving artistic hub of creativity. Guided by our dedicated Giving Committee, philanthropy continues to flourish with a passionate group of donors backing the success of Brisbane Festival 2024.
Brisbane Festival’s Giving Committee warmly welcomes Next Gen leaders to drive growth of the Giving Program into the future. This exciting initiative introduces a group of exceptional emerging philanthropists to the Festival family and in turn they reach out through their networks to attract a new generation of young donors to the Giving Program.
The Giving Program allows Brisbane Festival to deliver artistic experiences of scale and ambition from artists and to keep those opportunities accessible for all. By staging free events and keeping ticket prices low, our donors dissolve barriers while helping Brisbane Festival artists dream big.
If you would like to become involved with the Giving Program by making a donation to Brisbane Festival, please contact Head of Philanthropy Fabienne Cooke via philanthropy@brisbanefestival.com.au.
Game Changers
$300k+
Shape critical and defining moments in our history through transformative commissions and collaborations.
Community Ambassadors
$100k - $299,999
Deliver arts experiences that are accessible, diverse and joyous.
Festival Advocates
$50k-$99,999
Promote the power of art to transform through cutting edge creativity and cultural innovation.
High Commissioners
$10k - $49,999
Produce bold, bright and brilliant new commissions.
Creative Champions
$5k - $9,999
Showcase artists of global significance.
Commissioners
$1,500 - $4,999
Commission new work that reflects people and place.
Independents
$500 - $1,499
Develop the work of independent artists.
BFFs
$100 - $499
Grow the love with a like-minded collective.
Legacy
Leave your mark on Brisbane Festival through a bequest in your will.
#2025 Acknowledgements
A heartfelt thank you to our generous donors for supporting Brisbane Festival 2025.
#Game Changers
Tim Fairfax AC and Gina Fairfax AC
Haymans Electrical
Carolyn Vincent - Ubuntu Foundation
#Community Ambassadors
Philip Bacon AO
Ian and Cass George
Shaun and Suzanne Kenny
Paul, Susan and Kate Taylor
Wilson Foundation
#Festival Ambassadors
Liz Pidgeon and Graeme Wikman
#High Commissioners
Anonymous
Justice Thomas Bradley and Dr Matthew Yoong
Frazer Family Foundation
Gallus Partners
Harding Philanthropy
John and Rhonda Hawkins
Dr Susan and Andrew King - ASHER Capital
Simon and Nicole Morrison
Kevin and Laura Perkins
Ben and Fiona Poschelk
Shepherd Family Foundation
Siganto Foundation
Jodie Siganto
Courtney Talbot
Michele and Michael Taylor
#Creative Champions
Anonymous x 2
Andrew Baker and Louisa Taliacos
John and Regina Cotter
Judith Cush
John and Holly Livingstone
Russell Mann and Margot McLay
Ray White New Farm
Phillip, Marisa and Bella Vecchio
#The Commissioners
Antoinette Aquilina and Gary Hutchins
Louise Bezzina
Nicki and Alan Cadd
Kim and Luke Challenor
Marshall and Fabienne Cooke
Heidi and James Cooper
Louise and Robert Corrigan
Tim and Cheryl Courtice
Charlie and Alicia Cush
Christine and Ted Dauber
Tamara and Jack Fahy
Deidre P Grace
Dr Neal Harvey
Tai Harvey
Valmay Hill and Russell Mitchell
Drs Elizabeth Hodge and Daniel Hagley
Susan Learmonth and Bernard Curran
David Lyons
Amanda Newbery
The Hon Anthe Philippides
Anna Reynolds and Ian O'Connor
Dr Kieran Rowe and Suzie Rowe
Paul Spiro
The Consultancy Bureau Pty Ltd
Jenny Usher and Peter Good
PJ Wolff and PJ Wolff
Tony and Linda Young
Sarah Zeljko
#The Independents
Anonymous
Cathi Collier and Stephen Larosa
Ingrid Costello
Bertie Cush
Tilly Cush
Harley and Prue Dalton - Altor Capital Pty Ltd
Sonia
Ashleigh Mansfield
Brisbane Tax Services Pty Ltd – Olivia Michail
Sally Mitchell
Ross Molloy and Cath Nicholson
Naomi Murphy
Tim and Katie Pack
Lois Penney and Stuart Birkbeck
Niki Schomberg
Ewen and Tina Thompson
David and Judy Usher
Bruce and Jocelyn Wolfe
#BFFs
Mike Adams
Ethan Butler and Alissa Bermingham
Pam Buchanan
Feena Callinan
Mary Dickinson
Michael Fairbairn
Connor Gass
Isabella Gass
Zoe Graham
Michael Morris
Punjab
Susan Street AO
Neil and Delcey Waterer
Jolie Went
Aelia Zawilska
#Giving Circles
Next Gen Syndicate
Ethan Butler and Alissa Bermingham
Michael Fairbairn
Ashleigh Mansfield
Lois Penney and Stuart Birkbeck
Niki Schomberg
Jolie Went
Ian and Cass George’s Gems Syndicate
Philip Bacon AO
Christine and Ted Dauber
Ian and Cass George
John and Rhonda Hawkins
Kevin and Laura Perkins
Liz Pigeon and Graeme Wikman
24KWealth Gatsby Syndicate