Cr Hearn said the festival would not be possible without the incredible contributions from Presenting Partners and the Victorian Government’s Visit Victoria Regional Events Fund, alongside major sponsors Engie, Quick Access Rental and Training, RACV, Resene, Schneider Electric, and Winton Motor Raceway.
“Our festival is made possible thanks to the support of our incredible sponsors,” Cr Hearn said.
“We are deeply grateful for their generosity, which helps us bring this exciting celebration of art and culture to life.
“This festival is not just a local event, but a platform for artists and communities to connect, express, and grow together.”
Additional event sponsors and supporters include Avenis Energy, Kidz Zone Partners, Benalla and District Social Inclusion Action Group, Tomorrow Today, Minuteman Press, Tricia Vale & Associates, Benalla Art Gallery and Benalla – See the Art in Everything.
The SIAG program plays a key role as an event sponsor, promoting community connections and mental wellbeing, empowering locals to identify goals and co-create initiatives aimed at enhancing social inclusion. SIAG is supported through funding from the Victorian Government Department of Health.
Further support comes from the Friends of the Festival, including Anna Greenhalgh Estate Agent, Benalla Business Network, Benalla Cinema, the Gliding Club of Victoria, Benalla Racing Club, Benalla Signs, Benalla Travel, Buckford Illumination Group, Chill Out Smoothie Bar, the Farmers Arms Hotel, the Full Impact Squad, GMCU, Green Acres Mowing and Maintenance, Hide’s Bakery, Munro + Sargeant Cafe, Piccadilly Laneway Vintage and Collectables and Vibrated Concrete Products.
“The support from our local businesses and Friends of the Festival has been invaluable,” Cr Hearn said.
“Thanks to their contributions, we have been able to turn our vision into a reality and bring this transformative festival to the community.”
