Legacy Giving
Leave a legacy and secure Adelaide Festival for future generations
For more than sixty years, Adelaide Festival has been a meeting place for bold ideas, powerful storytelling, and transformative performances.
By including a gift to Foundation Adelaide Festival in your will, you create a legacy that keeps Adelaide at the forefront of global arts — bringing international excellence and diverse cultural expression to future generations.
Contact Hannah Bone, Head of Philanthropy for a confidential conversation.
“The Festival lit a spark in me at the age of six. It has never dimmed in the decades since and I want future generations to feel that same spark. Leaving a legacy feels like the most natural way to honour a lifetime of inspiration. ”
How your gift helps
• Inspirational and ambitious programming that brings bold artistic visions to life.
• New commissions, premieres and collaborations that champion innovation and artistic risk-taking.
• Access and equity initiatives that expand participation through education, outreach and community engagement.
• Opportunities for emerging artists and writers to develop their craft and share new work.
• Free performances and talks so more people can share in world-class experiences.
All legacy gifts, no matter the size, make a difference.
Suggested wording
Include this basic information in your will
Full legal name: Foundation Adelaide Festival Limited
Address: Level 9, 33 King William Street, Adelaide SA 5000
ABN: 635 081 506
Long-form wording option (to confirm with your legal adviser):
To support Adelaide Festival:
“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 Corporation 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.”
To support Adelaide Writers’ Week:
“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 Corporation ABN 70 858 344 347 to support Adelaide Writers’ Week activities. 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 encourage you to speak with your solicitor or financial adviser to ensure your wishes are documented clearly and appropriately.
What it means to leave a legacy
A legacy gift will offer you:
• Acknowledgement in Adelaide Festival publications.
• Invitations to Adelaide Festival and Adelaide Writers’ Week launches and special events.
• Opportunities to meet Festival and Writers’ Week programming leaders.
• Social gathering during the Festival.
Legacy Circle
A gift in your Will to Adelaide Festival, through our Legacy Circle, helps secure a festival program for generations of artists and audiences still to come.
You can choose exactly how your gift is directed, whether that's new work, audience access, or wherever it's needed most.
AWW Guardian
A gift in your Will to Adelaide Writers' Week, as a Guardian, helps make sure it stays free and accessible for generations of readers and writers still to come.
You can choose exactly how your gift is directed, whether that's emerging writers, school engagement, or wherever it's needed most.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. We will respect your privacy unless you choose to be acknowledged.
No. Gifts of any size are welcome and make a meaningful difference.
You are under no obligation. Letting us know helps us thank you and understand your intentions.
Yes. Your will can be updated at any time.
Legacy gifts are invested in the endowment to provide ongoing support for the Festival and Writers’ Week.
Contact
If you would like to discuss legacy giving, we would be honoured to speak with you. All conversations are treated confidentially.
Hannah Bone
Head of Philanthropy
Adelaide Festival Corporation
Phone: +61 8 (0) 8216 4478
Email: hbone@adelaidefestival.com.au
