Bequests
Leave a Legacy and Secure Adelaide Festival for Future Generations
Adelaide Festival has delighted and challenged audiences since its inception in 1960, and now more than ever, the Festival relies on the generosity of our supporters, passionate arts lovers like you. Help secure Adelaide Festival for the next generation of artists and audiences by leaving a gift in your Will to Foundation Adelaide Festival. Your generosity will enable Adelaide Festival to program with confidence, be accessible to all and maintain its reputation as a world-class, multi-arts festival.
Every legacy gift, no matter how big or small, makes a difference. All gifts are invested in our endowment fund that, in turn, creates an income to sustain Adelaide Festival and helps to manage risk. The endowment fund is managed by Foundation Adelaide Festival, a registered charity supporting Adelaide Festival.
"My sister Alison showed great musical talent from an early age. Although she lived most of her adult life in Europe, she wished to support important musical activities in Australia in her Will, to acknowledge her early background. She visited Adelaide on many occasions and held Adelaide Festival in high regard. She made this gift to continue the support and encouragement of the arts in Australia." - Christopher Burrell
"Something has been born that will live… this thing will go on… But it is important to keep up standards. It is important too, to stir people up." - Professor John Bishop, Founder of Adelaide Festival with Sir Lloyd Dumas,1960
Artistic Director of the Edinburgh Festival, Ian Hunter, helped run the first Adelaide Festival in 1960 and its patron was the Queen Mother. It was declared a resounding success.
The Adelaide Festival has continued to delight and challenge audiences ever since. Now more than ever, the Festival relies on the generosity of our supporters, passionate arts lovers like you.
By making a gift in your Will, you can help secure the Adelaide Festival’s future for generations to come.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a bequest?
A bequest is a gift made in your Will. By leaving a bequest to Foundation Adelaide Festival, you will contribute to future artists, performances and audiences. Bequests can be personal or made in honour of a loved one.
What are my options for leaving a gift in my Will?
You can nominate a specific amount, a percentage of your estate, or a gift of shares or other assets. You can make a general gift or specified gift.
How will my gift be used?
All legacy gifts are invested in our endowment fund. This ensures the long-term resilience of the Adelaide Festival and helps the Festival to manage risk.
Is there a minimum amount?
No. Gifts of any size are welcomed and will make a vital difference to the Adelaide Festival.
What is the best wording to use?
We recommend discussing your gift with your family and your lawyer. Alongside professional legal advice, the following can serve as an example:
“I give (% of estate, a nominated amount, and/or shares) to Foundation Adelaide Festival Limited ABN 635 081 506 of Level 9, 33 King William Street, Adelaide, for the use and benefit of Adelaide Festival ABN 70 858 344 347 and I direct that the receipt of an authorised officer for the time being of Foundation Adelaide Festival shall be a full discharge to my executors and trustee who need not see the application of any benefit hereby given.”
We'd love to hear from you
Please contact Hannah Bone, Head of Philanthropy on (08) 8216 4478 or email philanthropy@adelaidefestival.com.au to notify us or to start a conversation about how you can pass on your love of the Adelaide Festival to future generations by including Foundation Adelaide Festival in your Will.
We would love the opportunity to thank and acknowledge you in our Legacy Circle (respecting all requests for anonymity).
