Chevron supports next Perth Festival but will end its association with the event after 2023

Chevron Australia has partnered with Perth Festival for 18 years to create memorable cultural moments for more than 2.5 million Western Australians but has advised it will be stepping away from its sponsorship after the 2023 Festival.

While Chevron will again support Perth Festival’s overall accessibility as Community Partner for the coming 2023 Perth Festival, Chevron Australia has decided to focus on other sponsorship opportunities in the WA community.

Chevron’s support has enabled programs focused on removing participation barriers and increasing audience accessibility to help the Festival be an event for all people.

Chevron has partnered with Perth Festival for 18 years, including the past ten years as a major partner. With Chevron’s support, Perth Festival has been able to bring world-class cultural experiences to Western Australia over this time, including over the past two years with significant financial support from Chevron providing the Festival certainty during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chevron Australia General Manager Corporate Affairs Kate Callaghan notes “for nearly two decades, including the past ten years as a major partner, Chevron Australia has been honoured to support Perth Festival in providing audiences an enriching and unique arts experience. Together, we’ve helped bring human energy and international creative excellence to Western Australia.

“While we will not be a partner after 2023, we’re proud to continue our association with the upcoming Festival by supporting the Pay it Forward and access programs, with the goal of increasing inclusivity and enabling more community members to experience the arts.

“We’re confident the Festival will continue to bring inspiring, thought-provoking cultural experiences to the people of Perth for many more years to come.”

Perth Festival Executive Director Nathan Bennett advised “Chevron’s contribution to Perth Festival over many years has enabled Western Australians to enjoy special cultural experiences that otherwise would not have happened in this State.

“We appreciate that Chevron has decided to focus on other opportunities and thank them for supporting the Festival to make the arts accessible to as many people as possible over the term of this successful partnership. Chevron’s support for the upcoming 2023 Festival provides us with a strong foundation from which to secure other support for our ongoing goal to enhance life for as many people as possible in WA through art.”

As Community Partner, Chevron supports Disability, Access and Inclusion initiatives for underrepresented audiences.  The Pay It Forward program helps Perth Festival provide free and discounted tickets to those who might not otherwise be able to attend. In 2023, Chevron will match every dollar raised through Pay it Forward, doubling donations by ticket-buyers to make Perth Festival accessible to more Western Australians.

Perth Festival 2023 runs from 10th February to 5th March.