Current Partners
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GOVERNMENT PARTNERS
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The Department of Culture & the Arts
DCA is the State Government agency responsible for the Government’s support of arts and culture in Western Australia.
DCA recognises the value of culture and the arts to the wider community. Culture and arts are fundamental to human existence – they are vital to our history, identity, creativity, expression of aesthetic meaning and our propensity for play and enjoyment. Culture and arts have the potential to improve all realms of human endeavour. Activities that engage, analyse, develop and challenge cultural norms are crucial to sustained development and social well-being.
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Australia Council
The Australia Council is a service organisation enriching the life of the nation by supporting and promoting the arts. Its primary responsibility is to help create an environment which encourages the creativity and development of Australian artists, and which provides greater access to arts and cultural activities for all Australians.
NAMING RIGHTS PARTNERS
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Fothergills & Fothergills Lodge
Luxury bed and breakfast since 1989
Fothergills, the first luxury bed and breakfast in Fremantle, has long striven to be the place to stay by simply being the best there is; we aim to offer the warmest welcome, the most luxurious rooms and a wonderful breakfast. In 2005 our 4 star property was a Finalist in the Fremantle Business Awards and received a Highly Commended in the W.A. State Arts Sponsorship Scheme Awards.
We are the only B&B to give support across the entire spectrum of the arts by sponsoring theatre, opera, classical music, chamber music, jazz, world & folk music as well as supporting a scholarship fund for young musicians.
18-22 Ord Street, Fremantle
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BHP Billiton Nickel West
A member of the BHP Billiton group, Nickel West is a fully integrated nickel business comprising three mines, a concentrator, smelter and refinery, all located in Western Australia.
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Healthway
Healthway provides grants to health and research organisations, as well as sponsorships to sport, arts, racing and community groups which encourage healthy lifestyles and advance health promotion programs.
AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT PARTNER
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Wesfarmers Arts
Wesfarmers is one of Australia’s largest public companies, with 30,000 employees across Australia and New Zealand. Headquartered in Perth, Wesfarmers Limited, through the award-winning Wesfarmers Arts program, is a leading supporter of the visual and performing arts in Western Australia, in partnership with a range of key arts organisations including deckchair theatre.
MAJOR PARTNERS
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KNEE DEEP
Knee Deep produce small parcels of fine wine from a single vineyard in Wilyabrup, the heart of the Margaret River wine region. The name reflects a passionate commitment to premium winemaking, and the laid back Margaret River state of mind in which you can always immerse yourself.
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Fremantle Football Club
The Fremantle Football Club (aka the Dockers) was formed in 1994, and commenced play as the 16th team in the AFL competition the next year. The club’s primary function is to field a team in the AFL, but its business extends across a range of commercial activities, employing over 100 people and with an annual turnover in excess of $15M.
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The City of Fremantle
The City of Fremantle’s support for culture assists in the maintenance of a vibrant and distinct community life which is enjoyed by residents and visitors. Fremantle owes its unique identity, in part, to its involvement in the arts and the creative expressions of the many artists who live and work in the community.
SUPPLIER PARTNERS
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Little Creatures
Starting life sometime around the “turn of the century”, Little Creatures Brewing was born out of the love of great beer shared by some friends that had all worked together in breweries at some time or other in the past.
We hope you enjoy what we do and invite you to come and visit us!
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Neverfail
Established 1987, Neverfail pioneered the bulk bottled water and cooler rental industry in Australia and has since grown to become one of the largest bulk and bottled water suppliers in the country.
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Chil3 - Creative Information Design
At Chil3 we are inspired by meeting challenges and successfully solving problems. We are passionate about graphic communication and the value it can add to our clients’ businesses. We listen to our clients, think, create and deliver dynamic results.
We believe good design has a long life and employ a strategic approach of looking beyond the present into the future. We actively pursue new design connections through creative interaction, research, education and involvement with the International Society of Typographic Designers.
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Jon Green Photographer
Specialising in performing arts photography and photographic design.
Over the last 15 years Jon has worked as a professional photographer in the performing arts industry, commercial, editorial, portraiture, nature, plus as artist in residence in Lombok, Indonesia. During this time he has also been involved in both solo and community exhibitions. His main interest lies in photographing the performing arts and fine art photography.
Implementing the knowledge gained from an Arts Management degree completes a photographic package that offers clients the opportunity for innovative images for their marketing or personal needs.
9443 2734 / 0417 913 521
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AKA Seating
A West Australian owned and operated company providing scaffolding, staging, tenting and seating systems and other facilities to the entertainment and sporting industries. The company has operated for more than 20 years in WA and has a wide range of State and National clients, including Telstra Rally Australia, Hyundai Hopman Cup, Lilac Hill Festival Cricket Match and the Sydney Olympics.
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CENTRO
Established in 2000 with the goal of providing a wider range of services and greater access to insurers than that offered by smaller brokers.
Seven years on, Centro is one of Perth’s most progressive and innovative general insurance brokers.To help our clients even further, Centro is a member of the Insurance Brokers Network Australia Ltd (IBNA) – a cluster group of over 80 insurance brokers Australia-wide who use their group buying power to negotiate better terms and access a broader selection of insurers.
“The goal of IBNA members is to provide clients with the benefits of big business buying power while retaining the personalised service often missing in large corporations.”
MEDIA PARTNERS
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X-Press Magazine
X-Press Magazine is Western Australia’s leading publication for 16-35 year olds. Twenty years strong, X-Press is Australia’s most prolific free direct market youth magazine. 40,000 copies (CAB Audit) are distributed to 1,000 city and suburban outlets every Thursday.
X-Press Magazine is constantly evolving to reflect the changing nature of popular culture. Each week in the magazine our team of writers focus knowledgeably and with a critical eye on those who shape our taste in music, arts, film, fashion and lifestyle reflecting the choices and habits of our readership.
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RTR FM
RTR FM is an independent self-funded non-profit radio station broadcasting 24 hours a day to the Perth metro area and beyond at 92.1 on the FM band and in real audio to the world via its website. Western Australia’s oldest FM radio station, RTR FM commenced broadcasting in 1977 as 6UVS FM and has since become both a catalyst and a leader in its embrace and promotion of local music and arts.
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Papercut Media
Producers of the deckchair theatre website, Papercut Media has a small team of creative staff with a wide range of experience in design, web development, video production and events management (and everything in between). Papercut Media’s impressive client list covers everything from corporate, government and community organisations, to arts and music industry bodies, record companies, bands and individual artists.
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Radio Fremantle 107.9fm
A community radio station situated in Rockingham Road, Spearwood. They offer a variety of programs including music, the arts, sport and ethnic programming all day Sunday.
Radio Fremantle commenced broadcasting on 3 October 1987 and provides a variety of programs catering for local, youth and ethnic listeners. There is also a wide-coverage of all major sporting events. The station is located in Hamilton Hill, Western Australia.
COMMUNITY | PRODUCTION PARTNERS
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Aubergine Gourmet Foods
1/231 South Terrace
South Fremantle WA 6162Ph: +61 8 9335 2115
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Fremantle Ports
Fremantle Ports is the strategic manager of Western Australia’s major general cargo port. The Inner Harbour at Fremantle handles almost all of the State’s container trade, as well as general cargo imports and exports. The Outer Harbour at Kwinana is one of Australia’s principal bulk cargo ports, handling grain, petroleum products, alumina, fertilisers, sulphur and other commodities.
Fremantle Ports, which has achieved national recognition for business excellence, operates on sustainability principles and has a strong community focus.
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Fremantle Flower Factory
99-101 South Terrace
(opp. Fremantle Hospital)
Fremantle WA 6160Ph: +61 8 9430 6666
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Bitches Brew Custom Picture Framers
Bitches Brew Framing opened in 1982. Ruth and Nigel Goodman have been the owners for the last 19 years and have 28 years of framing experience. Bitches Brew is a small Fremantle business that offers professional framing services and creative advice. Renowned for framing anything and everything, Ruth and Nigel enjoy being involved with the Fremantle arts community and the challenge of doing their part in creating original frames that compliment and enhance the large variety of work that they see every day.
62 High Street, Fremantle
Ph: (08) 9430 5292
