Enriching Lives Through Music
Sustain the Sydney Symphony for future generations
Do you remember your first concert? For so many of us, those early encounters with music were life-changing moments. The rush of emotion, the beauty, the power of sound – those memories stay with us forever.
We believe that everyone deserves to have that same opportunity, that same connection to music. Help us invest in the future of classical music, ensuring that these powerful experiences are available to future generations.
Our mission is to make the magic of live orchestral music accessible to everyone – and we are asking you to help make that vision a reality.
We want to be as accessible as possible to as many broad and diverse audience groups, through a new range of concerts. – Benjamin Northey, Conductor in Residence
Together we can:
Enhance our schools programs
Curate a wider variety of concerts for students from K-12, and make these transformative experiences available to the next generation of music lovers.
Make music more accessible
Simplifying and freezing school concert ticket prices and increasing support for teachers, ensuring that families and educators have the resources they need to share the gift of music.
Foster emerging Australian talent
Introducing a new Conductor position in our Fellowship Program, offered for the first time in 2026, and a Composing fellow position to be offered in 2027, to cultivate the next generation of musical leaders.
Make concerts more inclusive
Offer relaxed performances, tactile tours, and flexible seating options – ensuring that everyone, regardless of background or ability, can enjoy the orchestral experience.
Your gift, no matter the amount, will make a meaningful difference. A gift of just $25 could cover the cost of a student’s first orchestral concert – an experience that could change their life forever.
My own early encounters with music and concerts were transformative; they changed me utterly and charted my course for the future. One of my heartfelt desires for the Sydney Symphony Orchestra is to expand our younger audiences and create unforgettable musical experiences for as many people as we can possibly reach. – Simone Young, Chief Conductor