Sponsoring the Arts
As a major contributor to the national economy, we are committed to supporting the Arts nationally and regionally, encouraging the development of art and culture wherever our airports are based.
Our Arts and Sponsorship programme has created jobs and promoted art forms to those who would not normally have access to them, improving and expanding the cultural life of the nation.
Last year our sponsorship was worth £1 million, covering several major events as well as our ongoing sponsorship of world-class arts organisations. We supported a huge variety of art forms including theatre, music, poetry, fine arts, photography, fashion and new media.
Looking ahead, we are dedicated to continuing our key sponsorship role, passionately believing in the vital role the arts play in enriching and enlivening our communities.
In 2007/2008 we are sponsoring the following organisations and events:
The Bridgewater Hall - International Series
Lowry
The Hallé
Royal Exchange Theatre
Northern Ballet Theatre
Opera North
Bolton Octagon
Bury Met
Oldham Coliseum
Feel Good Theatre Productions
Library Theatre Company
Liverpool Philharmonic
Manchester International Festival
Wigan International Jazz Festival
Buxton Festival
24:7 Theatre Festival
Queerupnorth International Festival
The Spark Children's Arts Festival
Manchester Evening News Theatre Awards
Bravo Awards
Manchester Art Gallery
Imperial War Museum
Whitworth Art Gallery
Tate Liverpool
Tatton Park
QUAD - Derby's new Visual Arts and Media Centre
Travelling by Tuba
Music at St James