Funders and Sponsors
- “I am pleased to be able to offer the City Council’s support for this exciting event which will no doubt become a highlight in our cultural calendar, helping to attract visitors into the City and promoting Birmingham as an international centre for world class dance.”
- Cllr. Ray Hassall, Cabinet Member for Leisure, Sport and Culture, Birmingham City Council
- www.birmingham.gov.uk
- Advantage West Midlands works with many partners in the public, private, voluntary and community sectors to develop policy and deliver projects that will create a more prosperous West Midlands region.
- “Advantage West Midlands supports Birmingham’s International Dance Festival and what promises to be a world class event, helping to position Birmingham as a global city and highlighting the region’s reputation for its distinctive and diverse culture, whilst embracing dance cultures from around the world.”
- Mark Pearce, Corporate Director Economic Regeneration, Advantage West Midlands
- www.advantagewm.co.uk
- Arts Council England works to get more art to more people in more places. They aim to develop and promote the arts across England, acting as an independent body at arm’s length from government. Between 2006 and 2008, Arts Council England will invest £1.1 billion of public money from government and the National Lottery in supporting the arts. This is the bedrock of support for the arts in England. Arts Council England believes that the arts have the power to change lives and communities, and to create opportunities for people throughout the country.
- “Birmingham has the capacity to be a powerhouse for contemporary dance. The International Festival will provide a fantastic opportunity to raise the city's profile and attract even more people to enjoy the inspirational work on show.”
- Sally Luton, Executive Director, Arts Council England West Midlands
- www.artscouncil.org.uk
