Together, our Friends form a community at the heart of the LSO. They share in our achievements and help us to go further with our ambitions. We offer Friends a wide range of benefits, enabling them to build a personal association with the LSO.
Join us and gain a special insight into the Orchestra’s work through regular events, updates about our work, and opportunities to meet LSO musicians. Become part of a family of supporters who share a mutual love of music and passion for the work of the LSO. Your membership will provide crucial support to our Barbican concert season, our performances across the world, and our pioneering LSO Discovery music learning and community programme.
‘I am a very proud supporter of this great orchestra which has a rich distinctive sound, produced by such talented players and backed by an open-minded and professional team.’ – Doug Dorrington, LSO Friend
‘Becoming a Friend of the LSO is one of the most rewarding experiences imaginable… Everyone is so friendly and welcoming.’ – Susi Woodhouse, LSO Friend
Join
Join the LSO Friends today and gain a special insight into the Orchestra’s work.
Renew
Renew your Friends membership to continue your generous support.
Gift
Give the gift of membership to a music-lover, whatever the occasion.
Benefits for Friends
- Priority booking for the LSO’s Barbican concert season
- Regular updates about the LSO’s work, including the Living Music magazine and Insight newsletter
- Invitations to the annual series of LSO Insight events, which includes interviews with artists, LSO musicians, and social events*
- Access to premium seats for LSO Open Rehearsals*
- Opportunities to volunteer with the LSO
- LSO Friends pin badge
*Additional costs apply to selected special events.
Membership Levels
Supporter (£50–£99)
We are grateful to our Supporter Friends, who enjoy all the basic benefits listed above.
Associate (£100–£249)
Associate Friends enjoy all the basic benefits plus:
- Acknowledgement and thanks in LSO-produced programmes
Benefactor (£250–£499)
Benefactor Friends enjoy all the basic benefits plus:
- Acknowledgement and thanks in LSO-produced programmes
- Complimentary LSO Live CD (selected titles)
Ambassador (£500–£1,249)
Ambassador Friends enjoy all the basic benefits plus:
- Acknowledgement and thanks in LSO-produced programmes
- Complimentary LSO Live CD (selected titles)
- Enhanced priority booking for the Barbican concert season
- Access for you and a guest to the LSO Members’ Bar at one Barbican concert per season with opportunities to meet LSO musicians
For tax reasons we inform you that a compulsory charge is made to cover the benefits we offer to our Friends at Ambassador level. A donation is requested, but not required, to support the work of the LSO, which qualifies for Gift Aid. (Ambassador benefit value £75, donation £425–1,174)
Get In Touch
To find out more about becoming an LSO Friend, please contact:
LSO Development Team
development@lso.co.uk | +44 20 7382 2563
If you wish to make a contribution as a Friend but you do not wish to receive benefits or attend events, you can make a donation-only gift at each Friend level. Please contact us for more information, or to discuss a variation of full Friends membership.
Other Membership Options
Patrons
Patrons get closer to the music with exclusive benefits, and play a vital role in helping us to achieve our ambitions.
Pioneers
A membership programme aimed at under-45s who share our belief in the transformative power of music.
Artists’ Circle
Artists’ Circle members share our commitment to make outstanding music with the world’s finest musicians.