(Sydney, March 2, 2015) Several first-time sponsors have committed their support for the 2015 ASTRA Awards, joining long-term sponsors Telstra and Foxtel.
Telstra is an associate sponsor of the event and Foxtel is the platform sponsor.
New sponsors for the awards this year are:
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Destination NSW (partner)
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The Star Sydney (major sponsor)
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La Biosthetique (beauty sponsor)
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Belavance (beauty sponsor)
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Twitter (media partner)
“Drawing such a prestigious group of sponsors to the ASTRA Awards demonstrates the calibre of the event,” ASTRA CEO Andrew Maiden said.
“ASTRA is privileged to have the support of excellent sponsors as we celebrate 20 years of subscription television in Australia, creating a glittering night to remember,” he said.
Greg Hawkins, managing director at The Star said, “We are proud to partner with the ASTRA team to recognise the talent and innovation of industry-leading artists and craftspeople.
“As Sydney’s leading entertainment destination, The Star looks forward to being the home of the ASTRA Awards this year and we can promise that we will deliver a truly exceptional event,” continued Mr Hawkins.
Destination NSW Chief Executive Officer Sandra Chipchase said, “As the creative services hub of the Asia Pacific region and the home of Australia’s premier creative industry celebrations, Sydney is a fitting location to host the ASTRA Awards.
“Destination NSW is proud to recognise the vibrant subscription television industry through our support of the 2015 ASTRA Awards, a wonderful addition to the NSW Events Calendar,” Ms Chipchase said.
International entertainment journalist and television personality Giuliana Rancic will host the 2015 ASTRA Awards at The Star in Sydney on March 12.
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About the ASTRA Awards
The annual ASTRA Awards reward the creativity, diversity and quality of Australian subscription television. Eighteen awards honour the industry’s most outstanding programs, presenters, actors and journalists. Follow us on Twitter at @astraawards and on Facebook at fb.com/astraawards. For more information visit www.astra.org.au/awards
About ASTRA
ASTRA is the peak body representing more than 30 organisations including subscription media platforms, channels, suppliers and technology companies. ASTRA members broadcast and stream content to one in three Australians, invest more than $600 million in local content, add nearly $1.9 billion to the economy and create jobs for 6600 Australians. For more information visit www.astra.org.au.
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