Gas company Santos withdraws Darwin Festival sponsorship

Gas company Santos withdraws Darwin Festival sponsorship

Gas company Santos has withdrawn its sponsorship of the Darwin Festival following pressure from environmental activists.

The festival received an offer from the McKinnon Family Foundation, offering $200,000 over the next two years.

This offer was made on the terms that the festival ends its relationship with Santos and other fossil fuel companies.

After being made aware of the opportunity Santos withdrew its sponsorship, ending its 30-year-long relationship.