Darwin Festival rejects activist funding Fossil Free Arts NT says the Darwin Festival rejected an ethical funding offer but the event's board said it had concerns for its independence. AAP · Dec 15, 2022
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
Santos ends sponsorship of popular Darwin Festival after lengthy campaign by environmentalists opposing fossil fuels The company announces its decision to withdraw sponsorship after nearly three decades, following an "alternative funding" offer for the festival from a coalition of groups opposing fossil fuels. ABC News · Oct 18, 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