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Patrons Circle

A vibrant network of people who are passionate about supporting the arts

As a charity, the support we receive from our generous donors enables us to do more – it is the difference between a purely commercial programme and being able to invest into new artistic commissions, support emerging and established artists, develop innovative and participatory work and subsidise music lessons, concerts and tours.

Our patrons are a passionate group of individuals who come together in support of the arts and in return enjoy a range of exclusive benefits including priority booking, behind-the-scenes access and special events.

'There is a real sense of purpose to be supporting a cultural institution such as Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival. It’s also remarkably good fun!'

Donald Reid

Our Patrons

Here are our incredible patrons

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Connect (single £1200-£1499 & double £1800-£1999)

Benefits include:

  • Priority booking for Brighton Festival tickets (ahead of Members)
  • Ticket Office hotline & dedicated email address
  • Invitations to events & receptions with opportunities to socialise and network
  • Behind the scenes access including meeting artists and rehearsals
  • Brighton Festival programme previews and advance announcements
  • Recognition of your support online and in print
  • Welcome gift for new patrons
  • Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival Membership
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Experiment (single £1500-£4999 & double £2000-£4999)

Benefits include:

  • All Connect benefits
  • Invitations to Create Music events (ranging from the festive to the Festival)
  • Recognition of your support on Create Music website and event programmes
  • Complimentary ticket offers for Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival shows and personal account manager for your tickets
  • Annual Create Music update from senior team
  • Apply your Create Music donation to a specific geographical area, a specific area of support and/or a specific ensemble
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Imagine / Inspire (£5000+)

Commitment at this level is an exclusive opportunity to receive a bespoke experience with special benefits which bring you closer to our work, artists, musicians and community at Brighton Dome, Brighton Festival and Create Music.

IMAGINE £5000-£9999
Support at this level could fund an entire curtain raiser project within the community – enabling locally based young people to work with circus professionals to create and perform a bespoke show for the Dome stage, and to access tailored skills development advice from industry experts.

INSPIRE £10,000+
Your support could cover the fee for a Brighton Festival contemporary music headline artist.

For more information on supporting at a higher level, please 

Contact Kata Gyongyosi

Gift Aid

Your gift to Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival

Your Patrons Circle membership comprises a benefits value (detailing the actual cost of membership to the charity) and a donation. The benefits can be purchased separately at the stated price. Any amounts given over this benefits value are given freely as a donation and are eligible for Gift Aid.  

For Gift Aid purposes, your contribution is split as follows:
EXPLORE: Benefits £145, suggested donation £355 - £855
CONNECT (Single): Benefits £175, suggested donation £1,025 - £1,325
CONNECT (Double): Benefits £340, suggested donation £1,460 - £1,660
EXPERIMENT (Single): Benefits £420, suggested donation £1,080 - £4,580
EXPERIMENT (Double): Benefits £680, suggested donation £1,320 - £4,320
IMAGINE: Benefits £930, suggested donation £4,070 - £9,070
INSPIRE: Benefits £970, suggested donation £9,030 +

For further information on our Patrons Circle, please contact us