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Become a Benefactor

With your help, we can do even more. As a benefactor, you’ll become part of our NZ Opera whānau.


We invite you to join our community of like-minded opera art-lovers and will tailor special experiences that match your level of support. You’ll receive personalised priority booking and ticket exchange, event invitations, opportunities to meet our cast and crew, an exclusive newsletter with all our latest news and behind-the-scenes action and more.

View the current list of benefactors here.

Bronze

Annual Donation of $100 — $499

As a Bronze Benefactor, you’ll get:

  • Personalised priority booking and ticket exchange 
  • Acknowledgment on our website
  • Invitations to events
  • The chance to buy tickets to events outside of the main opera season
  • Standing Ovation, an exclusive newsletter with insider content
  • Tax credits on your donation

Silver

Annual Donation of $500 — $999

As a Silver Benefactor, you’ll get all of the above, plus:

  • A souvenir programme for each main-scale opera
  • Acknowledgment in the programme

Gold

Annual Donation of $1,000 — $2,499

As a Gold Benefactor, you’ll get all of the above, plus:

  • Wine, nibbles and conversation at our exclusive VIP Lounge pre-show and interval events
  • Invitation for two to the final dress rehearsal of each main opera in your nearest city

Platinum

Annual Donation of $2,500 — $4,999

As a Platinum Benefactor, you’ll get all of the above, plus:

  • Meet-and-greets with the cast and creative teams after all opening nights

Dress Circle

Annual Donation of $5,000 — $9,999

As a Dress Circle Benefactor, you’ll get all of the above, plus:

  • Exclusive invitation to meet the cast and creative team of at least one opera each year. This might include a private rehearsal, post-show supper or backstage tour.

Aria Circle

Annual Donation of $10,000 — $14,999

As an Aria Circle Benefactor, you’ll get all of the above, plus:

  • Special acknowledgment of your support of a particular artist or creative team member for one opera each year
  • The chance to have dinner or lunch with your beneficiary

Bravo Circle

Annual Donation of $10,000 — $14,999

As a Bravo Circle Benefactor, you’ll get all of the above, plus:

  • The chance to invite members of the cast and creative team of one opera to an event

Inner Circle

Annual Donation of $25,000 +

As an Inner Circle Benefactor, you’ll get all of the above, plus:

  • The opportunity to each year publicly support one performance, artist or creative team member
  • A closer relationship to the Company that is tailored to your particular interests
  • Personal insights and updates from our General Director

Be part of the NZ Opera Story