Patrons
There are five patronage levels, each offering direct support to the Orchestra. You can explore these options below and choose the perfect fit to become a vital part of our musical community. You can easily sign up online and select annual or monthly payments. Alternatively, you can contact our development team at development@oae.co.uk for further support.
"It has always been a huge pleasure to get to know our donors. The OAE seems unusually blessed in attracting interesting, passionate music-lovers whose support and commitment enriches our own musical experience."
Associate Patron from £1,200
Join as an Associate Patron and start a unique relationship with the orchestra. Help to fund our exciting season of concert performances in the UK and abroad, and support our vital work with young people at Acland Burghley School and across the country.
Associate Patrons enjoy:
- Personalised ticket booking through the OAE box office and priority booking for Southbank Centre concerts
- Regular updates from the OAE (E-News and Season Brochure mailing)
- Invitations to at least 5 Open Rehearsals per year
- Credit in OAE programmes and on our website
- An invitation to the launch of the OAE’s Southbank Centre season*
- Join OAE players on tour abroad, with a special programme of activities*
- Priority booking for up to 2 tickets to a performance at Glyndebourne Festival Opera
- Entry in the Glyndebourne ticket ballot for OAE dress rehearsals
- Free champagne reception during the interval at each Southbank Centre concert
- Invitations to selected OAE post-concert receptions with key artists around Southbank Centre concerts
Aria Patron from £3,500
By becoming an Aria Patron, your support directly funds our world-leading operatic and oratorio work.
Aria Patrons include all the benefits of an Associate Patron, in addition to:
- Priority booking for up to 2 tickets to a performance at Glyndebourne
- Entry in the Glyndebourne ticket ballot for OAE dress rehearsals
- Free champagne reception during the interval at each Southbank Centre concert
- Invitations to selected OAE post-concert receptions with key artists around Southbank Centre concerts*
- Invitations to exclusive post concert events after selected Southbank Centre concerts, with special guests*
- Invitation to a side-by-side rehearsal
- 2 complimentary tickets to an OAE Glyndebourne dress rehearsal per season
- An invitation to the OAE Glyndebourne Summer Party*
- Priority booking for up to 6 tickets to
Glyndebourne Festival Opera
*additional costs may apply
Aria Patron: Minimum payment £320, suggested minimum donation £3,180
Chair Patron from £3,500
By becoming a Chair Patron, your support directly funds a seat in the orchestra This gives you a personal connection to one of our player members. Sit side-by-side with your musician in a rehearsal and experience the thrill of being inside the music.
Chair Patrons include all the benefits of an Associate Patron, in addition to:
- Priority booking for up to 2 tickets to a performance at Glyndebourne
- Entry in the Glyndebourne ticket ballot for OAE dress rehearsals
- Free champagne reception during the interval at each Southbank Centre concert
- Invitations to selected OAE post-concert receptions with key artists around Southbank Centre concerts*
- Invitations to exclusive post concert events after selected Southbank Centre concerts, with special guests*
- Invitation to a side-by-side rehearsal
- 2 complimentary tickets to an OAE Glyndebourne dress rehearsal per season
- An invitation to the OAE Glyndebourne Summer Party*
- Priority booking for up to 6 tickets to Glyndebourne Festival Opera
*additional costs may apply
Chair Patron: Minimum payment £320, suggested minimum donation £3,180
Project Patron from £9,000
As a Project Patron, you make it possible for us to plan large scale productions with the scope to tour some of the world’s most renowned concert venues. As a thank you, we are proud to acknowledge the significant contribution you make in bringing the music to the stage.
Receive the same standard benefits as Chair/Aria Patrons, as well as:
- Additional hospitality options around your chosen project*
- Personal updates on your project’s evolution and access to rehearsals
- Credit in the programme of your chosen concert acknowledging your support
- An invitation to an annual lunch with members of the OAE Players’ Artistic Committee, ahead of the season announcement
- Additional opportunities to meet the featured artists of your chosen project
*additional costs may apply
Project Patron: Minimum payment £600, suggested minimum donation £8,400
Season Patron from £15,000
Made possible by our Season Patrons, the OAE curates and performs a full season at London’s Southbank Centre, and so they are at the heart of our artistic programming. Join us at an exclusive lunch and hear from our Players’ Artistic Committee as they discuss the upcoming season.
As our highest level Patron, enjoy the full package of benefits and a close relationship with the orchestra. In addition, Season Patrons enjoy:
- An invitation to an annual lunch with members of the OAE Players’ Artistic Committee, ahead of the season announcement
- Additional opportunities to meet the featured artists of your chosen project
