Friends
As an OAE Friend, you can be sure to get your hands on your favourite seats with our priority booking period. You’ll also benefit from a unique insight into the inner workings of the Orchestra
with regular rehearsal access, opportunities to meet the players and invitations to exclusive events throughout the year.
OAE Friend from £50
Join the OAE as a Friend and enjoy special membership with the orchestra, including:
- Personalised ticket booking through the OAE box office, with bespoke ticket delivery options, easy exchange and refunds, and no booking fees
- Priority booking for Southbank Centre concerts
- Invitations to at least 3 Open Rehearsals during the Southbank Centre season, free of charge
- Access to a private Friends Area at OAE Southbank Centre Concerts
- Updates from the Orchestra with regular newsletters and season brochure mailings
- An invitation to the Annual Friends’ Trip*
*additional costs may apply
Supporting Friend from £100
Sign up as a Supporting Friend and experience all of the benefits of a Friend, in addition to:
- Invitations to at least 5 Open Rehearsals during the Southbank Centre season, free of charge
- Invitation to a Friends’ Season Preview with our players and CEO, to hear about our upcoming plans*
*additional costs may apply
Bronze Friend from £250
Enter our Bronze Friend level and enjoy all the benefits of a Supporting Friend, plus:
- Credit in OAE Southbank Centre Programmes, Digital Programmes, and on the OAE website
- An invitation to an annual interval champagne reception with OAE players
Silver Friend from £500
Enlist as a Silver Friend, including all the benefits of a Bronze Friend, in addition to:
- A chance to win two tickets to an OAE Dress Rehearsal at Glyndebourne Festival Opera
- Invitations to additional daytime and evening OAE rehearsals
Gold Friend from £750
Subscribe to our highest level of Friend and receive the full package of Friend Benefits, as well as:
- An invitation to the launch of the OAE’s Southbank Centre season*
- Opportunity to join OAE players on tour abroad, with a bespoke programme of activity for our supporters*
*additional costs may apply
