Your Support

Join Our Donor Community

By becoming a donor, not only do you join a community of like-minded people who love the arts and who make a difference, but you will also have access to a wide range of behind-the-scenes activities with the orchestra. 

What are you most interested in?

Let us know what you’re most passionate about. We’d love to discuss with you other ways you can support and get involved with the NZSO, for example:

  • honouring a loved one by sponsoring a Musician’s Chair in the orchestra in their name.

  • supporting a classroom visit or schools’ concert tour in your city or region.

  • funding a new music commission for children.

  • underpinning a major international artist

Join us at any giving level

Up to $249

All donations of $5 and above will receive a receipt and qualify for a tax rebate of 33.3%.

Minuet ($250-$499)

Receive acknowledgement on our website and an invitation to a hospitality event during the season (Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch).

Sonata ($500-$999)

Additional recognition in our printed concert programmes, hospitality opportunities around concerts and a rehearsal experience at the Michael Fowler Centre during the season.

Artist Circle ($1,000-$2,499)

Offers the same opportunities as donors up to $999 as well as access to a donor pre-sale period at season launch, increased hospitality invitations and rehearsal experiences (Auckland and Wellington).

Orchestra Circle ($2,500-$4,999)

Offers the same opportunities as donors up to $2,499 and special invitations to all VIP pre-concert hospitality events, open rehearsals and behind-the-scenes opportunities.

Virtuoso Circle ($5,000-$9990)

Offers the same opportunities as donors up to $4,999, and invitations to a broader range of behind-the-scenes experiences and private NZSO hospitality events with musicians and management away from concert halls. Gifts at this level also include with the opportunity to sponsor an NZSO musician, or contribute to a brand-new orchestral commission.

Maestro Circle ($10,000+)

All of the above, and the opportunity to sponsor Principal NZSO Musicians, and align with selected guest soloists. NZSO Maestro donors also have the opportunity to book NZSO musicians for private events and are recognised as major champions of the NZSO.

Fortissimo Circle ($25,000+)

The Fortissimo Circle helps the NZSO bring the best international soloists to Aotearoa New Zealand and contribute to our international reputation. Fortissimo donors enjoy a truly bespoke engagement with the NZSO and are offered behind-the-scenes opportunities with visiting artists including meet and greets, private dinners and exclusive rehearsal experiences.