Join our Giving Programme

Gifts made to the NZSO Foundation have a direct impact on inspiring a love for orchestral music throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.

We invite you to join a proud community which contributes to the future of orchestral music in New Zealand and supports profound musical experiences for people of all ages across the country.


Minuet Donor

$250-$499

Backstage Pass printed donor publication

Recognition on the NZSO website

Sonata Donor

$500-$999

All benefits as listed above plus

Invitation to a behind-the-scenes rehearsal experience in Wellington

Artist Circle

$1,000-$2,499

All benefits as listed above plus

Two (2) invitations to per year to VIP pre-concert hosting with NZSO hospitality in your home base (hosting events are predominantly in Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch)

Invitations to multiple behind-the-scenes rehearsal experiences featuring leading conductors and soloists

Orchestra Circle

$2,500-$4,999

All benefits as listed above plus

Invitations to all VIP pre-concert hosting with NZSO hospitality in your hometown (hosting events are predominantly in Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch)

All donations over $5 are eligible for a donation tax rebate from the IRD.

NZSO Musicians' Chair Sponsors

from $5,000

NZSO Associate Principal Flute Kirstin Eade & Chair Sponsor Gillian Clarke

NZSO Musician’s Chair Sponsors are our greatest ambassadors, with all proceeds raised through this programme directly underpinning our artistic programme.

A gift from $5,000 unlocks the ability to partner with a musician for a unique philanthropic opportunity to come behind-the-scenes and gain a deeper understanding of our art form and connection to our musicians.

Virtuoso Circle

$5,000

All benefits as listed above plus

The opportunity to Partner with an NZSO Musician to build a close relationship with the NZSO

Recognition alongside your sponsored NZSO musician

An invitation to an NZSO curated and performed chamber music concert exclusively for NZSO Chair Sponsors, with the option to bring a guest

Maestro

$10,000

All benefits as listed above plus

The opportunity to Partner with a Section Principal in the NZSO to build a close relationship with the NZSO

Recognition and close engagement as one of the NZSO’s foremost ambassadors alongside your sponsored NZSO Musician

He toi whakairo, he mana tangata. Where there is artistic excellence, there is human dignity.

This is what the NZSO gives us. Let’s make sure future generations can experience this gift, too.

Dame Patsy Reddy GNZM CVO QSO DStJ Chair, The NZSO Foundation


Contact Us

If you would like to discuss supporting the NZSO, please contact:

Carleen Ebbs
carleen.ebbs@nzso.co.nz