Booze Brothers Celebrates 30th Anniversary of Arts Support in South Australia

2015 marks the 30th anniversary of Booze Brothers' generous financial support for the Arts in South Australia.

Across three decades, Booze Brothers - owned and operated by Adrian and Leon Saturno - have continued to recommit their business to providing valuable sponsorship funding for Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, State Opera of South Australia and State Theatre Company,

Adrian and Leon Saturno said: "Over the years, we have met some excellent performers who are obviously not doing it for the money. They are doing it because they are passionate, and it is just simply part of themselves and their life. These are the people you just want to support."

Their financial support for the Arts in South Australia has been ongoing since the Booze Brothers brand was launched in 1985. Over 900 thousand dollars in monetary support to date from the independently owned liquor retailer and Hotel Group has contributed to the creation of memorable theatrical and musical experiences in South Australia.

State Theatre Company's Executive Director and Producer Rob Brookman said, "Adrian and Leon Saturno have made an incredible contribution to the arts in South Australia over the past 30 years - without great fanfare and out of sheer passion for the cultural life of our State. In particular, it is thanks to their support that State Theatre Company is able to nurture young adult audiences through our vibrant Red Carpet Program."

ASO Managing Director Vincent Ciccarello said, "The Adelaide Symphony Orchestra values our long association with Booze Brothers. The commitment of Leon and Adrian Saturno to nurturing the artistic and cultural life of Adelaide is inspirational; and their support of the ASO to help us achieve our ambitious musical and community goals is greatly appreciated."

State Opera's Artistic Director Tim Sexton said, "The Saturno brothers' ongoing sponsorship of the arts represents a vital thread in the tapestry of the sector - one of the threads which help to keep the fabric intact. State Opera SA is very grateful for their ongoing support."

Adrian and Leon Saturno said, "We owe it to South Australians to take the opportunity to enjoy the Arts at its best and in its pure form, to support its existence for future generations."

Saturno Group has been actively involved in South Australia's hotel industry since 1972 when they purchased the Queens Head Hotel in North Adelaide. The portfolio today includes The Unley, Colonist, The Mile End, The Duck Inn, Mick O'Shea's, Avenues and the West End Tavern.

State Opera, Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and State Theatre Company have formal sponsorship and philanthropy programs in which individuals and businesses can support the companies' works at various levels and capacities.

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