Vanguard
Experience unique performances for the musically curious
Vanguard is a unique membership program offering the chance to network with like-minded music lovers, meet our musicians and experience unique performances – all while supporting the work and mission of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.
We invite you to join us at intimate and unexpected venues for unforgettable and unconventional performances, great food and drinks and excellent people. Discover an engaged and excited community of music lovers invested in the future of the Orchestra, and play your part in safeguarding live orchestral music for the next generation.
SIGN UP FOR YOUR 2026 MEMBERSHIP NOW
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Your Vanguard membership includes
- Double passes to members-only events in unique locations throughout Sydney
- Double passes to exclusive events in the Sydney Opera House
- Access to partner discounts
- Invitations to premium events and networking with Vanguard members
- VIP Ticketing services
A full year of Vanguard membership is available for one payment of $850 or $85 monthly for 12 months.
You can also purchase a Limited Vanguard Membership, which offers single passes to Vanguard’s members-only events for $450.
Meet our Members
Vanguard Collective
Our Vanguard Collective is a group of passionate creatives and professionals dedicated to supporting the Orchestra. Meet the members of our Collective.
Katherine Shaw Chair
Partner, KPMG
Taine Moufarrige Founding Patron
Director, ility APAC Pty Limited
Chris Robertson Founding Patron
Director, Arthur Austin Investments PTY Ltd
Paul Colgan
Director, CT Group
Leah Lynn
Assistant Principal Cello, Sydney Symphony Orchestra
Richard Lynn
Double Bass, Sydney Symphony Orchestra
Rachel Scanlon
Asia-Pacific Lead, D2 Legal Technology
Ali Smyth
Founder and Director, Electric Collective
Vanguard Members
Thanks to our past and present Vanguard members who help keep the music going.
Heidi Aldred
Michael Antrum
Simon Anderson
Andrew and Angela Baxter
Russell Van Howe and Simon Beets
Maggie Brown
Nicola Brown
Jo and Jeremy Byrne
Rob Campbell
Rebecca Chin
Louis Chien
Simone Concha
Paul Colgan
Kerry-Anne Cook
Jayne Corrigan
Alexandra and Anthony Cowie
Tristan Cutcliffe
Paul Deschamps
John-Paul and Jennifer Drysdale
Rebekah Edwards
Meray El-Khoury
Daniela Elser
Fleur Doonan
Greg Gard and Joanne Grimsdale
Sam Giddings
Harry Godber
Michelle Graham
Julia Gretton-Roberts
Kathryn Higgs
Earl Hekking
Jeff Love
Maria Lomax
Maria MacNamara
Alexandria Mawhinney
Emma McDonald
Adrian Miller
Diane Montgomery
Benjamin Moh
Jemma Morris
Taine Moufarrige
Damien O'Meara
Lauren Patten
Stephanie Price
Richard Rauch
Chris Robertson
Wouter Roesems
Vivien Ronnebeck
Josie Rothwell and Ralph Butterworth
Siobhan Rothwell
Rachel Scanlon
Kate Shaw
Leon Walker and Lucy Shanahan
Mischa Simmonds
Nicholas Smith
Mitchell Smith
Ali Smyth
Alison Stout and Cassandra May
Ian Taylor
Isobel Taylor
Lena Teo
Gemma Tognini
Vanessa Butler
Amanda Yee
Kathy White
Damian Willis
Jane Wu
Save the dates in 2026:
- Tuesday 24 March
- Thursday 5 May
- Thursday 16 July
- Thursday 15 October
- Tuesday 8 December
Contact Us
To learn more or to discuss your Vanguard membership, contact:
Rachel Shafran
Development Manager
P (02) 8215 4671
M 0466 195 105
E Rachel.Shafran@sydneysymphony.com