Two Hunter icons join forces to power world-class sports and entertainment
Port of Newcastle has forged a multi-year agreement with Venues NSW as Major Partners of McDonald Jones Stadium, supporting the Hunter region’s most loved events and experiences.
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Port of Newcastle has forged a multi-year agreement with Venues NSW as a Major Partner of McDonald Jones Stadium, supporting the Hunter region’s most loved events and experiences.
Executive Manager Corporate Affairs, Lucas Coleman, said the significant partnership reinforces the Port’s commitment to investing in the region’s growth, livability and community spirit.
“For more than 220 years, Port of Newcastle has connected the Hunter to global markets, so we are thrilled to partner with another local icon that shares our passion for our region, and for connecting the people and places that make it great,” Mr Coleman said.
“McDonald Jones Stadium is Newcastle’s home of world-class sports and entertainment, which has already played host to some of the biggest international sporting and musical acts like the Wallabies, the Matildas, Elton John, Paul McCartney, and P!nk.
“Funding from our partnership will assist Venues NSW in attracting even bigger and better events, uniting fans, families, and visitors, and driving future economic growth in our region.”
McDonald Jones Stadium Venue Manager, Dean Mantle, said the venue was thrilled to welcome the Port of Newcastle as a Major Partner.
“We’re excited to welcome the Port of Newcastle to the McDonald Jones Stadium family as our Major Partner,” Mr Mantle said.
“The Port of Newcastle is an integral part of the Hunter community, and we’re looking forward to working together.”
The partnership with Venues NSW is one of the ways Port of Newcastle proudly contributes to a vibrant and thriving community, including sponsorship of the Newcastle Jets and its $100,000 annual Your Port, Our Community grants program.