Embedded within ICC Sydney’s corporate social responsibility strategy and longstanding commitment to foster inclusion and belonging through its Legacy Program that can be activated by event organisers, the IGNITE! program is another step towards social equity for Australia’s premier entertainment venue.
Pledging hundreds of tickets to events each year, ICC Sydney will continue to match event access for young people through community partners such as KARI, Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council, Variety Children’s Charity, Youth Off the Streets and Pyrmont Cares to help remove barriers for families and young people to experience the arts.
Chief Commercial Officer at KARI, Cain Slater lauded ICC Sydney’s IGNITE! program, remarking on its profound impact on the community. “It is wonderful to ensure the arts are available to everyone. ICC Sydney’s dedication to social justice and reconciliation truly resonates within our community through the IGNITE! program. Witnessing music and live performances has been shown to significantly enhance the mental health of young people. In just the past three months, KARI’s youth and their families have enjoyed an array of inspiring events—from The Wiggles to Riverdance. We are immensely grateful to our partner, ICC Sydney, for their unwavering commitment to prioritising access, inclusion, and wellbeing,” Mr Slater commented.
ICC Sydney IGNITE! program ambassador, seasoned Australian Indigenous theatre, film and television performer, Luke Carroll said, “As a performer working in the live entertainment space, I’m proud to be a spokesperson for ICC Sydney’s awesome new IGNITE! program.
“This program will help young children and people right across Sydney to experience the exciting world of live entertainment and performance – sparking their creativity and contributing to their overall happiness and wellbeing,” Mr Carroll said.
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