Major Grants
ASB Community Trust aims to support creative projects that will encourage access, engagement and experience of the arts. The Auckland Writers & Readers Festival, with its exchange of lively, challenging debate and public awareness of cultural, ethical, political and artistic issues, is a clear fit with the Trust’s strategy.
Creative New Zealand is proud to support the art of writing and New Zealand literature - giving voice to New Zealanders.
'The Lion Foundation’s purpose is to support good causes that make a real and lasting difference to our community. Now in its twelfth year, the Auckland Writers & Readers Festival has proven to be a key event on our cultural calendar, celebrating the art of writing and encouraging readership in its many forms. I’m sure that participants will once again find it inspiring and entertaining. The Lion Foundation is delighted to once again be supporting this wonderful event that enriches our community and celebrates New Zealand’s finest writers'. Phil Holden, CEO, The Lion Foundation.
Grants
Asia New Zealand Foundation is proud to support the participation of Chandran Nair, author of Asia’s role in Reshaping Capitalism and Saving the Planet, in the 2012 Auckland Writers & Readers Festival. A second-generation Indian-origin Malaysian based out of Hong Kong, Chandran Nair has been a leading advocate for a more sustainable approach to development in Asia. Thanks to the Readers and Writers Festival, his timely message will inform discussion of environmental issues in New Zealand. We wish the Festival every success'. Jennifer King, Director of Culture.
APRA are delighted to be involved with the Auckland Writers & Readers Festival for the fifth year with the 'Songwriters Speak' sessions. APRA (Australasian Performing Right Association Limited) was established in 1926 and now administers the performing and communication rights of 60,000+ composer, songwriter and music publisher members in New Zealand and Australia.
APRA works to ensure composers/songwriters and publishers are rewarded whenever, and wherever, their musical works are played, performed or reproduced. Through the 'Songwriters Speak' sessions you will hear first hand the stories behind songs, and how the songwriters create their music and lyrics.
