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SW Strategies provides pro bono services to regional arts organisation

SW Strategies provides pro bono services to regional arts organisation

SW Strategies has been appointed the official communications partner for Buds Theatre, a non-profit organisation focused on developing creative talent and producing arts across Southeast Asia. The engagement will run on a pro bono basis for 12 months, until December 2026.

Under the partnership, the agency provides communications and media relations support for Buds Theatre’s initiatives in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam, with a focus on strengthening public visibility, stakeholder engagement and regional reach.

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