Report to the Community 2012 | Page 2

CONTENTS Melbourne’s Festival 4 Our Mission 5 President’s Message 7 Artistic Director’s Message 8 2012 Key Festival Facts 9 Festival Audience 10 Our Activity 12 2012 Melbourne Festival Program 14 Festival Highlights 17 Other Festival Highlights 18 Local Collaboration 19 Marketing Report 21 Audience Development 24 Media and Publicity 25 Statement of Comprehensive Income 26 Statement of Financial Position 27 Festival Board of Management and Executive Staff 28 Private Giving 29 Our Sponsors 30 2