Arts funding program tweaked as new round opens
Creative Partnerships has re-launched and re-branded its matched funding program for independent artists and cultural bodies, now known as MATCH Lab.Read more
Creative Partnerships has re-launched and re-branded its matched funding program for independent artists and cultural bodies, now known as MATCH Lab.Read more
The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras has brought sponsorship sales in-house to "better manage relationships", despite its sales agency arrangement generating close to $2m in revenue last year, a record for the festival.Read more
The Tour Down Under has added a pair of new partners as Australia's most prestigious cycling event gears up for 2017.Read more
Gold Coast Titans star Jarryd Hayne has parted ways with US apparel brand Under Armour, with both parties opting not to renew ties at the end of the current dealRead more
Audi has agreed new and renewed partnerships with four prominent cultural rights-holders, including two cinema properties, continuing its push into smaller, more focused cultural events.Read more
AFL side Melbourne has won a long-term renewal with apparel partner New Balance, following a record 2016 season for the club in which sponsorship revenue rose by more than $800k.Read more
Frantelle, Schweppes' water brand, has signed on as the exclusive water provider of the Australian Open tennis tournament, replacing Titan Fitness Water in the category.Read more
The Biennale of Sydney, one of the largest arts festivals in the Asia-Pacific, will return for at least two more instalments after its principal patron renewed support until next decade.Read more
Jeep's tenure as the upper-back sponsor of the NRL's St George has come to an end after four seasons, with the Dragons drafting in a wholesale lighting brand to take the space from this year.Read more
Surfing Australia has continued its commercial momentum heading into 2017, renewing ties with the sport's pathways supporter Subway.Read more