Friends
Membership offering enriching experiences and musical connections to the heart of the LSO
Become a Friend of the London Symphony Orchestra from £50 per year.
Inspiring Insights
LSO Friends enjoy access to an exclusive series of activities throughout the season. Get the chance to meet LSO players, sit in behind-the-scenes at Open Rehearsals, and receive regular member updates.
Musical Connections
Become part of a community of fellow music-lovers, and meet like-minded people at regular events.
Exclusive Benefits
Be the first to book for our Barbican concert season with priority booking when a new season is announced, and enjoy exclusive events not open to the public.
Support the LSO
Your membership supports our concerts with world-famous artists, and our impactful learning and community projects, inspiring people of all ages through the wonder of music.
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.
‘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
Gift Membership
Gifting an LSO Friends membership opens access to enriching experiences and inspiring insights into the world of the LSO, together with fellow music-lovers. In addition to a year of musical benefits, membership supports the LSO’s impactful performing, learning and community projects, inspiring people of all ages through the wonder of music.
Welcome Pack and Digital Certificate
When you buy a gift membership, we will send a personalised digital certificate to print or share via email with your gift recipient. All Friends also receive our printed welcome pack, which you can choose to send directly to the recipient, or to yourself, to present the gift personally.
All Gift Memberships purchased by mid-day Thursday 19 December 2024 will be processed for the Royal Mail Christmas posting deadline.
Membership Levels
All Friends enjoy:
- Priority booking for the LSO’s Barbican concert season
- Access to special events and open rehearsals (additional costs may apply)
- Regular updates throughout the season
- Rewarding connections with fellow members
- Opportunities to meet LSO musicians
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–£1,499)
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
- An invitation for you and a guest to an LSO Patrons’ reception 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. (Benefit value £95, donation £405–£1,404)
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.
