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 2025.

Brisbane Festival’s Next Gen Committee is making a meaningful impact on the future of philanthropy. Launched in 2024, this exciting initiative welcomed a group of exceptional emerging philanthropists into the festival family. Over the past year they have actively championed the Giving Program, reaching out through their networks to inspire and engage a new generation of young donors. With energy, insight and fresh perspectives, the Next Gen Committee is shaping a vibrant and sustainable future for giving at Brisbane Festival.

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 Director of Partnerships and Philanthropy Fabienne Cooke via philanthropy@brisbanefestival.com.au.

All donations of $2 or more are tax deductible and Brisbane Festival will send you a tax receipt.

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From our Donors

“To see a show get commissioned, come to life, and then performed live and see the enjoyment it brings so many people, you can’t help but want to do more and more every year.”

Courtney Talbot, Giving Committee Deputy Chair

“I believe so emphatically in the value of the arts. It allows the artistic direction to be much bolder, and to put on great shows which would otherwise be unaffordable.”

Philip Bacon AO, Board Director Chair and Giving Commitee Member

“I really feel I am fulfilling a lot of my philanthropic goals by supporting the arts and seeing Brisbane evolve as a city.”

Virginia Bishop, Donor

2025 Donor 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

Simon and Prue George

Harding Philanthropy

John and Rhonda Hawkins

Cate Heyworth-Smith KC and Dr Ben Duke

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 Campaign

Anonymous x 2

Andrew Baker and Louisa Taliacos

John and Regina Cotter

Judith Cush

Michael Hodge

Kim Hodge

John and Holly Livingstone

Russell Mann and Margot McLay

Ray White Collective

Phillip, Marisa and Bella Vecchio

Simon White and Chanelle Simpson

The Commissioners

Antoinette Aquilina and Gary Hutchins

Louise Bezzina

Virginia Bishop

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

Amanda and Jeff Griffin

Dr Neal Harvey

Tai Harvey

Valmay Hill and Russell Mitchell

Drs Elizabeth Hodge and Daniel Hagley

Susan Learmonth and Bernard Curran

David Lyons

Libby Mackay

Brendon Mann and Brendan Smith

Amanda Newbery

The Hon Anthe Philippides

Dare and Andrea Power

Anna Reynolds and Ian O'Connor

Dr Kieran Rowe and Suzie Rowe

Alison Smith

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

Melissa Brown

Cathi Collier and Stephen Larosa

Ingrid Costello

Bertie Cush

Tilly Cush

Harley and Prue Dalton - Altor Capital Pty Ltd

Nick and Marie Dore

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

Andrea and Craig Templeman

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

Ian and Cass George’s GEMS Syndicate