Friends Scheme

Our Friends play an essential role in supporting the work of Arts for the Heart of England, helping us secure the future of the Festival as an annual event, alongside cultivating projects in Rutland every quarter.

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We offer several levels of annual membership with a range of benefits designed to give you a unique insight into our activities.

 

Friend - £30 (individual) or £50 (couple) or direct debit of £2.50/£4.25 month

• Regular newsletters

• Priority booking for concerts

• Invitation to a pre-or post-concert annual drinks reception

• Reserved seating and complimentary programme upon arrival

• Name listed as a Friend in concert programmes (if desired)

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Bronze Friend - £100 or direct debit of £8.35/month
As Friend, and additionally:

• Recognition of your support on our website (if desired)

 

Silver Friend - £250 or direct debit of £20.85/month
As Bronze Friend, and additionally:

• 25% off concert tickets

 

Gold Friend - £500 or direct debit of £41.70/month
As Silver Friend, and additionally:

• Four complimentary tickets and reserved seats at our concerts and events

 

Platinum Friend - £1000+
As Gold Friend, and additionally:

• Exclusive opportunities to observe rehearsals

• Opportunities to sponsor specific activities (e.g. a Festival Commission, an outreach event, a masterclass or a lunchtime concert)

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We would like to thank the following people who generously support us as part of our 2024 Friends Scheme.

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Silver Friends 

Charles and Phillipa Gallimore

Peter and Sally Lawson

Kathy and Andrew Robinson​

3 anonymous donor 

 

Bronze Friends

2 anonymous donors

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... plus 24 Friends.

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In addition to our Friends Scheme, we would be grateful to hear from anyone who might be willing to accommodate visiting professional musicians in the future; we’d be delighted to hear from you.

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To become a Friend, please click here.