The Latest Breaking News from Darwin Festival

Darwin Festival won't accept $200k in funding from group of philanthropists to replace Santos sponsorship

Darwin Festival has insisted the show will go on, after it was unable to reach an agreement for $200,000 in funding meant to replace its long-time major sponsor Santos.

ABC News · Dec 15, 2022

Tobacco companies can’t sponsor Australian arts. Should fossil fuel giants be banned too?

A 350.org database shows almost two dozen arts organisations are still reliant on mining money – but some are hunting for alternatives

The Guardian - AU · Nov 24, 2022

Santos to end Darwin festival sponsorship as anti-fossil fuel backers emerge

A group of philanthropists, artists and First Nations representatives have offered $200,000 if the gas company is dropped by the festival board

The Guardian - AU · Oct 18, 2022