Friends

Love the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment? Curious about what goes on behind the scenes? Become part of the family by joining the OAE Friends today.

As an OAE Friend, you can be sure to get your hands on your favourite seats with our priority booking period. You’ll also benefit from a unique insight into the inner workings of the Orchestra
with regular rehearsal access, opportunities to meet the players and invitations to exclusive events throughout the year.

"Becoming friends with world renowned musicians enhances the whole experience and as an OAE Friend, you have opportunities to do that."
Ruth & David Samuels, OAE Friends

OAE Friend from £50

As a thank you for your support, you will receive:

Priority booking period for Southbank Centre concerts
Opportunity to attend up to four OAE rehearsals per season at Southbank Centre, giving you unique insight into the creative process
Invitations to an annual OAE Friends’ party with our players*
Access to a private Friends’ Area at each OAE Southbank Centre concert with your OAE membership card
Updates from the Orchestra with regular newsletters, e-bulletins and season brochure mailings
Opportunities to book for OAE webinars and digital events before the general public
Previews of new YouTube films

*additional costs may apply

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Supporting Friend from £100

All the benefits of a Friend, plus:
Each year the generosity of Supporting Friends will be recognised at a selected Southbank Centre concert. As a Supporting Friend you will gain access to an exclusive concert package, including:

A drinks reception with our players at the selected Southbank Centre concert
Access to a rehearsal
Invitation to a discussion group, Counterpoint, on Zoom with our players and CEO to hear about our future plans

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Bronze Friend from £250

All the benefits of a Supporting Friend, plus:

Credit in OAE Southbank Centre programmes, OAE digital programmes, and on the OAE website
10% discount in the OAE online shop

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Silver Friend from £500

All the benefits of Bronze Friend, plus:

The opportunity to attend additional daytime and evening OAE rehearsals (up to a maximum of six per season), free of charge
Access to our exclusive OAE Glyndebourne ticket ballot for Glyndebourne dress rehearsals
The opportunity to attend additional daytime and evening OAE digital events such as coffee morning Zoom calls with the Chairman and CEO

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Gold Friend from £750

All the benefits of Silver Friend, plus:

Invitation to the launch of the OAE’s Southbank Centre season*
Opportunities to join our players on tour around the world and participate in a programme of musical events*
Invitation to join our players for a Zoom cocktail hour with a small group of supporters

*additional costs may apply

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