Benefaction
A Closer Involvement Take the opportunity to deepen your connection with New Zealand Opera and join us in bringing the magic of opera to more New Zealanders.
Become a Benefactor Your donation, whatever size, is very much appreciated and enables us to present worldclass opera to New Zealand audiences. As a Benefactor, you can enjoy a special relationship with New Zealand Opera and share some of the limelight of this wonderful artform. Year after year our Benefactors support the work we do through a tiered donation programme, receiving opportunities ranging from complimentary souvenir programmes and dress rehearsal tickets to access to the New Zealand Opera VIP Lounge and exclusive invitations to personally meet with principal artists.
Core Opportunities for all Benefactors Personalised, priority booking direct with New Zealand Opera Box Office. One complimentary souvenir programme, per benefaction, for each mainstage opera. Concessions on non-subscription bookings through New Zealand Opera Box Office. Complimentary ticket exchange through New Zealand Opera Box Office. Acknowledgement on New Zealand Opera website. Invitation to annual season launch hosted by the General Director. Opportunity to purchase tickets to special events outside the main opera seasons. Regular newsletters and opera updates. Tax concessions of up to one third of the amount donated.
Tiers of Benefaction BRONZE Annual Donation of $100 $499 SILVER Annual Donation of $500 $999 in your nearest city. Acknowledgement in each souvenir programme. GOLD Annual Donation of $1,000 $2,499 Access to the New Zealand Opera VIP Lounge one hour before the performance and during interval. in your nearest city and opportunity to nominate up to four guests, who are either first time opera attendees or who are aged 25 and under, to attend final dress rehearsals with you. Acknowledgement in each souvenir programme. PLATINUM Annual Donation of $2,500 $4,999 Opportunity to engage with the cast and creative team following opening night performances. Access to the New Zealand Opera VIP Lounge one hour before the performance and during interval. in your nearest city and opportunity to nominate up to four guests, who are either first time opera attendees or who are aged 25 and under, to attend final dress rehearsals with you. Acknowledgement in each souvenir programme.
Circle Benefactors DRESS CIRCLE Annual Donation of $5,000 $9,999 Exclusive invitation to personally meet with members of the cast and creative team of one opera. Opportunity to engage with the cast and creative team following opening night performances. Access to the New Zealand Opera VIP Lounge one hour before the performance and during interval. in your nearest city and opportunity to nominate up to eight guests, who are either first time opera attendees or who are aged 25 and under, to attend final dress rehearsals with you. Acknowledgement in each souvenir programme. ARIA CIRCLE Annual Donation of $10,000 $14,999 Acknowledgement of support of one artist or creative team member for one opera each year. Opportunity to join New Zealand Opera at gala opening nights and to engage with the artists following the performance. Exclusive invitation to personally meet with members of the cast and creative team of one opera. Access to the New Zealand Opera VIP Lounge one hour before the performance and during interval. in your nearest city and opportunity to nominate up to eight guests, who are either first time opera attendees or who are aged 25 and under, to attend final dress rehearsals with you. Acknowledgement in each souvenir programme.
Circle Benefactors BRAVO CIRCLE Annual Donation of $15,000 $24,999 Opportunity to host an exclusive occasion with members of the cast and creative team of one opera. Expanded acknowledgement in each souvenir programme and on the New Zealand Opera website. Acknowledgement of support of one artist or creative team member for one opera each year. Opportunity to join New Zealand Opera at gala opening nights and to engage with the artists following the performance. Exclusive invitation to personally meet with members of the cast and creative team of one opera. Access to the New Zealand Opera VIP Lounge one hour before the performance and during interval. in your nearest city and opportunity to nominate up to eight guests, who are either first time opera attendees or who are aged 25 and under, to attend final dress rehearsals with you.
Circle Benefactors INNER CIRCLE Annual Donation of $25,000+ Opportunity to support one evening performance each year, subject to availability, or acknowledgement of support of one artist or creative team member. Opportunity to enjoy a relationship with New Zealand Opera tailored to the Inner Circle benefactor s particular interests, and to include personal insights and updates from the General Director. Opportunity to host an exclusive occasion with members of the cast and creative team of one opera. Expanded acknowledgement in each souvenir programme and on the New Zealand Opera website. Opportunity to join New Zealand Opera at gala opening nights and to engage with the artists following the performance. Exclusive invitation to personally meet with members of the cast and creative team of one opera. Access to the New Zealand Opera VIP Lounge one hour before the performance and during interval. in your nearest city and opportunity to nominate up to eight guests, who are either first time opera attendees or who are aged 25 and under, to attend final dress rehearsals with you.
Benefaction Form We welcome support from individuals and organisations at all Benefaction levels. STEP 1 Your contact details Mr Mrs Miss Ms Name... Benefaction number (if applicable)... Postal address......... Email... Yes, please sign me up for New Zealand Opera e-newsletters and notifications. Mobile... Phone... Yes, please contact me about making a bequest to New Zealand Opera. STEP 2 Become a Benefactor Yes, I would like to become/renew as a Benefactor. Bronze $100 $499 Silver $500 $999 Gold $1,000 $2,499 Platinum $2,500 $4,999 Dress Circle $5,000 $9,999 Aria Circle $10,000 $14,999 Bravo Circle $15,000 $24,999 Inner Circle $25,000+
Benefaction Form STEP 3 Select your preferred payment option Cheque (enclosed and made payable to New Zealand Opera) Credit Card Mastercard Visa Amex Card number... Cardholder s name... Expiry Date CVC Code.../...... Signature... STEP 4 Form delivery Post Mail this form with your payment to: New Zealand Opera, PO Box 6478, Wellesley Street, Auckland 1141 Phone Call our Box Office team on 0800 NZOPERA (696 737) Online Become a Benefactor online at www.nzopera.com in a few easy steps or email bookings@nzopera.co.nz for assistance.
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