Credit: David Bracey

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 invitations to 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

Here are our incredible Patrons

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Ray Lee At Shoreham Port

Explore (£500 - £999)

Join and explore our community of patrons

Benefits include:

  • Priority booking for Brighton Festival tickets (ahead of Members)
  • Ticket Office hotline & dedicated email address
  • Invitations to events, receptions and programme previews
  • 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

Benefits include:

  • Priority booking for Brighton Festival tickets (ahead of Members)
  • Ticket Office hotline & dedicated email address
  • Invitations to events, receptions and programme previews
  • Behind the scenes access including meeting artists and rehearsals
  • Opportunities to socialise and network
  • Recognition of your support online and in programmes
  • 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. 

Benefits include all Connect benefits plus:

  • Four complimentary tickets to events at Brighton Dome or Brighton Festival* and personal account manager for your tickets
  • Invitations to meet artists, rehearsals, concerts & receptions for Brighton Festival, Brighton Dome and Create Music (ranging from the festive to the Festival)
  • Preview of Brighton Festival programme and of Create Music plans as well as advance announcements
  • Recognition of your support in our brochures, programmes, websites and other materials
  • All the benefits of our Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival members
  • 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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François-Xavier Roth stands poised, conducting the London Symphony Orchestra. He is central and facing the camera with the orchestra in front of him, backs to the camera, mid-performance.

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 Scheme, please contact Sarah Shepherd: