Airport and Abertis help young talent fly at Wales Millennium Centre
Published: 04 July 2010
Cardiff Airport and the Foundation of its Spanish parent company, Abertis, today announced their support of Wales Millennium Centre.
Their support will provide a platform for young performers from all parts of Wales to develop their talent and to perform at the iconic national arts centre.
The performances will take place from June 2010 on the Centre's Glanfa Stage, which sits at the heart of the Centre's community programme. The performances form part of the Centre's 'Make It Yours' series of free and participatory events, which are integral to the Centre's vision for community engagement and access to the arts for all. This commitment to the community, and arts and culture mirrors Cardiff Airport's own Touchdown Programme, supported by the Abertis Foundation.
Mat Milsom, General Manager, Wales Millennium Centre said:
"The Centre is grateful to Cardiff Airport and Abertis for their valued support and we look forward to working closely with them. Their sponsorship helps us to sustain and extend the Centre's community activities.
"The support builds on previous cooperation with the airport to develop an innovative education project based on the Centre's sell-out production of Wagner's Ring Cycle in 2006, involving children from schools across South Wales."
Patrick Duffy, Managing Director at Cardiff Airport said:
"The support from our Barcelona-based owners Abertis and the Abertis Foundation has enabled us to sponsor an invaluable arts project in Wales. In addition to supporting the performances, our sponsorship of this initiative will directly fund community activities and enhance access to the arts in Wales."
Sagrario Huelin, Social Responsibility Head for Abertis added:
"Wales is a culturally rich nation which is reflected through the iconic Wales Millennium Centre. Abertis is delighted to be involved with such a worthwhile project and we look forward to developing a sustainable relationship with the Centre over the coming year."