Join our Patron Program

Behind every brilliant production, there is our family of Patrons who share our commitment to creating sensational opera, supporting the next generation of artists and audiences and ensuring that opera is available to all.

Your support enables us to sustain the integrity and diversity of our work and develop the art form, as well as allowing you to deepen your relationship with the Company through exclusive Patrons’ events and behind-the-scenes opportunities.

Opera Australia Patron Program levels

Patron
$2,000+ per annum

  • Invitations to exclusive Patron events and behind-the-scenes opportunities
  • Acknowledgement on Opera Australia website and in annual report
  • Quarterly Patrons e-newsletter
Benefactor Patron
$4,000+ p.a.

  • Invitations to exclusive Patron events and behind-the-scenes opportunities
  • Acknowledgement on Opera Australia website and in annual report
  • Quarterly Patrons e-newsletter
Governor Patron
$7,500+ p.a.

All Patron and Benefactor Patron benefits, plus:

  • Acknowledgement in theatre foyers and in Opera Australia programs
  • Exclusive opportunities to meet artists and Opera Australia’s leadership team
Maestro Patron
$10,000+ p.a.

All Patron and Benefactor Patron benefits, plus:

  • Acknowledgement in theatre foyers and in Opera Australia programs
  • Exclusive opportunities to meet artists and Opera Australia’s leadership team
Ensemble Patron
$12,500+ p.a.

All Governor and Maestro Patron benefits, plus:

  • Align your support with a section of the Opera Australia Orchestra and receive updates on their activity as well as invitations to meet orchestra members and attend select rehearsals throughout the year
Artist Patron
$15,000+ p.a.

All Governor and Maestro Patron benefits, plus:

  • Align your support with an Opera Australia Principal Artist and follow their journey with the Company for the Season
Ambassador Patron
$30,000+ p.a.

All Governor and Maestro Patron benefits, plus:

  • Align your support with a specific branch of the company, such as the Chorus, Wardrobe, Scenery, our Schools’ or National Tour and the Regional Children’s Chorus and be a part of the project’s progress
Aria Circle
$50,000+ p.a.

All Governor and Maestro Patron benefits, plus:

  • Align your support with a conductor, director or creative team leader and support their artistic vision
Virtuoso Circle
$100,000+ p.a.

All Governor and Maestro Patron benefits, plus:

  • Honorary production dedication of your choice

Become a Patron

Patron
Benefactor Patron
Governor Patron
Maestro Patron
Ensemble Patron
Artist Patron
Ambassador Patron
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If you would like to join the Patron Program at the Aria or Virtuoso Circle level, please contact our Philanthropy team using the details above.

Contact Us

For more information about the Patron Program, please contact:

Rebecca Oxenbould
Philanthropy Manager, NSW
+61 2 9318 8302
rebecca.oxenbould@opera.org.au

Melissa Stark
Philanthropy Manager, VIC
+61 3 9685 3706
melissa.stark@opera.org.au

Meeting soprano Lise Lindstrom at a patron event.

 

Meeting tenor Jonas Kaufmann at a patron event. Photo by Katje Ford.