Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Viva Italia festival is on

Written by JEFF ZEUSCHNER. - Wangaratta Chronicle: 4 Jan 09

SPONSORS have come to the rescue and ensured Wangaratta’s inaugural Viva Italia festival will go ahead as planned on March 21 and 22.

Festival chairperson, David Lawson, in last Friday’s Wangaratta Chronicle, had made an impassioned plea for support - after the loss of two major sponsors - or the festival wouldn’t proceed.

Committee members last night agreed to push on, based on support in recent days from three local businesses.

But Mr Lawson said more sponsorship would be appreciated, and public support by purchasing gala dinner tickets was still needed.

"We’ve been very pleased with the support since Friday," he said.

"Wangaratta Travel Scene has come on board with $5000 to be the naming rights sponors of the Travel Scene American Express gala dinner, which has the Italian Idol Tenor competition on Saturday night at The Gateway.

"The Hume Building Society has also sponsored $5000 with naming rights for the gondola challenge, which is a key part of the events at Apex Park on Sunday.

"Sam Miranda Wines is also sponsoring $2500."

For ticket/sponsorship enquiries phone Mr Lawson on 0408 589754.

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