Friends and Benefactors
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The Friends and Benefactors of the London Philharmonic Orchestra share our passion for performance at the highest level and demonstrate this by contributing between £50 and £1000 a year to the Orchestra.

Join to experience first-hand the creative process at rehearsals, get to know the musicians at special private events and receive a range of benefits throughout the Orchestra’s Royal Festival Hall Season.

"As a Friend I feel part of a great orchestra which has given me so much wonderful music. In a small way I am able to contribute to LPO which needs so much help to augment its ticket sales." John Montgomery, Principal Friend

Friend £50 >
Affiliate Friend £100 >
Principal Friend £250 >
Benefactor £500 >
Principal Benefactor £1000 >

Any payment over and above the specified membership level will be eligible for Gift Aid, meaning the Orchestra receives an extra 25 pence from the Inland Revenue for every pound you give. Higher rate tax payers can also reclaim tax on charitable donations. For your donations to be eligible for Gift Aid, each tax year (6 April to 5 April) you must pay an amount of UK Income Tax or Capital Gains Tax at least equal to the amount of tax that all the charities or Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASCs) will reclaim on your gifts for that tax year. Other taxes such as VAT and Council Tax do not qualify.

To join the Friends or Benefactors of the London Philharmonic Orchestra contact Sarah Fletcher, Finance and Development Officer, download our membership brochure [492Kb PDF] to pay by cheque or direct debit, or join online.

Give membership as a gift
To buy membership as a gift online please provide the recipient’s name and address in the ‘Delivery Instructions’ box on the online order form. You may also like to use this space to let us know the reason for the gift and whether you would like the welcome pack to be sent to you or directly to the recipient.


Friend | £50 | For member and guest

• Priority booking to ensure access to the very best seats
• Invitation to annual Christmas party with London Philharmonic Orchestra musicians
• Access to exclusive Members' Rehearsals
• Private cash bar and cloakroom at London concerts
• Twice-yearly newsletters
• Membership card

• Access to exclusive events with other arts organisations and additional opportunities to meet the musicians

• Advance dining reservation service via the London Philharmonic Orchestra office
• Acknowledgement in the first concert programme of each season
• Invitation to special events during the season such as the London Philharmonic Orchestra annual Gala

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Benefactor | £500 | For member & guest

All the benefits of a Principal Friend plus:

• Acknowledgement in all concert programmes (London season)
• Access to purchase two Glyndebourne Festival Opera final rehearsal tickets
• Access to the Corporate Bar for member and guest on 8 occasions during the season (or 16 occasions for a member attending without a guest). Complimentary drinks, canapés, chocolates and programmes are available in the Corporate Bar
• A programme of exclusive private events during the season

• Access to two Glyndebourne Festival Opera performance tickets
• Access to the Corporate Bar for member and guest on 16 occasions during the season