Belonging
Established in 1906, the MSO is Australia's oldest professional orchestra.
Today, we are proud to play a role in our state’s vibrant cultural life, and upon the world stage.
We strive to bring world-class musical experiences to as many people as possible. To help us do this, we are offering you a way to come closer to the Orchestra and to support our work, by becoming a Friend of the MSO.
Join the Movement!
Season 2023 Friends of the MSO memberships are now available! Become a Friend of the MSO now and enjoy benefits from today.
Silver
$99 for one year
Extend and enhance your MSO experience with a suite of benefits.
- Welcome Pack including membership card and gift
- Priority access to tickets
- Merchandise discount
- MSO ticket offers
- Partner offers
- Invitation to events
- Reciprocal arts organisation discounts
- ENCORE The MSO Magazine sent directly to your door bi-annually
- Zero exchange fees
- Hamer Hall drink voucher (x1)
- Free printed MSO Concert Programs
- 2023 MSO.LIVE membership
Gold
$199 for one year
Enjoy a comprehensive suite of benefits when you join our highest tier of membership.
- Welcome Pack including membership card and gift
- Priority access to tickets
- Merchandise discount
- MSO ticket offers
- Partner offers
- Invitation to events
- Reciprocal arts organisation discounts
- ENCORE The MSO Magazine sent directly to your door bi-annually
- Zero exchange fees
- Hamer Hall drink voucher (x2)
- Free printed MSO Concert Programs
- 2023 MSO.LIVE membership
Under 35s
$65 for one year
Friends under 35 years of age can make the most of their MSO experience at a special rate.
- Welcome Pack including membership card and gift
- Priority access to tickets
- Merchandise discount
- $35 ticket offers
- Partner offers
- Invitation to events
- Reciprocal arts organisation discounts
- ENCORE The MSO Magazine sent directly to your door bi-annually
- Zero exchange fees
- Hamer Hall drink voucher
- Free printed MSO Concert Programs
- 2023 MSO.LIVE membership
$99 for one year
Extend and enhance your MSO experience with a suite of benefits.
- Welcome Pack including membership card and gift
- Priority access to tickets
- Merchandise discount
- MSO ticket offers
- Partner offers
- Invitation to events
- Reciprocal arts organisation discounts
- ENCORE The MSO Magazine sent directly to your door bi-annually
- Zero exchange fees
- Hamer Hall drink voucher (x1)
- Free printed MSO Concert Programs
- 2023 MSO.LIVE membership
$199 for one year
Enjoy a comprehensive suite of benefits when you join our highest tier of membership.
- Welcome Pack including membership card and gift
- Priority access to tickets
- Merchandise discount
- MSO ticket offers
- Partner offers
- Invitation to events
- Reciprocal arts organisation discounts
- ENCORE The MSO Magazine sent directly to your door bi-annually
- Zero exchange fees
- Hamer Hall drink voucher (x2)
- Free printed MSO Concert Programs
- 2023 MSO.LIVE membership
$65 for one year
Friends under 35 years of age can make the most of their MSO experience at a special rate.
- Welcome Pack including membership card and gift
- Priority access to tickets
- Merchandise discount
- $35 ticket offers
- Partner offers
- Invitation to events
- Reciprocal arts organisation discounts
- ENCORE The MSO Magazine sent directly to your door bi-annually
- Zero exchange fees
- Hamer Hall drink voucher
- Free printed MSO Concert Programs
- 2023 MSO.LIVE membership
Memberships are annual, i.e. 2023 membership benefits will expire December 31, 2023. You will be notified in late-2023 in time to renew your membership for the following year. Please see full terms and conditions.
Geelong Friends of the MSO
Become a Geelong Friend of the MSO and help promote the MSO and its activities in the Geelong community. Benefits include:
- Invitation to a reception after every Geelong concert with the opportunity to meet the conductor and soloist
- Invitation to attend the presentation of the new season's programs and artists.
- Opportunities to hear the orchestra at work in open rehearsals
- An opportunity to become more closely involved with the MSO's activities through the Adopt a Musician program
The Geelong Friends of the MSO plays an important part in supporting the Orchestra and ensuring the continuation of the subscription series annual concerts in Geelong's splendid Costa Hall. In addition, Geelong Friends support the MSO cellist, Miranda Brockman through the Adopt a Musician program.
“I feel validated, and genuinely loved and valued as an MSO musician and Geelong resident. My hope is that in return, the Geelong Friends feel they have a ‘daughter’ in the MSO who deeply appreciates all the time, money and care they put into nurturing music in Geelong.”
– Miranda Brockman, MSO Cello
Sign up to the Geelong Friends of the MSO
Cost for an annual membership is $80 for couples and $45 for individuals. If you would like to become involved more closely with the MSO and reside in the Geelong and Surf Coast area, please complete the enquiry form below.
Your Friends of the MSO Welcome Pack
When you become a Friend of the MSO, we'll send you a welcome pack that includes your membership card, plus a special lapel pin welcome gift.
Subject to suppliers, we will endeavour to deliver welcome packs within three weeks in Metro Melbourne / four weeks outside of Melbourne.
If you prefer not to receive physical items in the mail, you can choose a digital option when you purchase your membership.
