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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 to meet in a social setting. In return they receive a range of 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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Explore (£500 - £999)

Join and explore our community of patrons. 

Your support could offer young people the opportunity to work with two professional artists for a day, working towards developing a pre-show curtain raiser for our venue.

Benefits include:

  • Priority booking for Brighton Festival tickets (ahead of Members)
  • Ticket Office hotline & dedicated email address
  • Invitations to events & receptions
  • Programme previews and advance announcements
  • Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival Membership
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Connect (single £1000-£1499 & double £1500-£1999)

Help us commission outstanding work and deliver a programme of community engagement. 

Your contribution at this level could hire a Steinway Piano for a Brighton Festival concert.

Benefits include:

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

Commitment at this level is an opportunity to receive special benefits bringing you closer to our artists, musicians and community at Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival and Create Music. 

Your support could fund staffing for a standing contemporary music gig in Brighton Dome's Concert Hall or could pay for a collaboration with a professional musician or a group masterclass for young musicians supporting exceptional potential.

Benefits include all Connect benefits plus:

  • Four complimentary tickets to events at Brighton Dome or Brighton Festival* and personal account manager for your tickets
  • Complimentary tickets to our Cornucopia fundraiser
  • Invitations to receptions and events at encore concerts featuring Create Music young musicians and ensembles
  • Invitations to the annual schools' Christmas concerts
  • Tickets for you and a guest to the Brighton & East Sussex Youth Orchestra concert and reception at Brighton Festival
  • Invitations to rehearsals from Create Music young musicians 
  • Preview of our annual programme and concert plans from our CM Director
  • Apply your donation to a specific geographical area, a specific area of support and/or a specific ensemble

(*terms and conditions apply)

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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 £825 - £1,325
CONNECT (Double): Benefits £340, suggested donation £1,160 - £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 £8,970 +

For further information on our Patrons Circle, please contact us