Memberships
Memberships
Join today to get closer to our musicians and our work while providing vital support for our world-class concerts and educational programmes.
All members have the chance to sit in on rehearsals, to meet musicians at our afternoon teas and other special events, and to receive behind-the-scenes news, as well as priority booking before concerts go on sale to the general public.
Would you like to have the opportunity to travel with us on tour, connect with individual musicians, and meet other members for drinks at concerts? If so, explore the additional benefits available in our Circles memberships below.
You can also take a look at our Members' Events here.
Get early access to our 2025-26 season
Become a member today and from just £5 a month access priority booking for our brand new season of concerts from Thursday 15 May*. Scroll down for more information about becoming a CBSO member or call us on 0121 616 6510.
*Priority booking for Friends and Gold Friends opens on Thursday 15 May.
Members' Priority Booking
CBSO Members receive priority booking ahead of our general on-sale on 21 May. Booking opens at 10am on the following dates:
Friday 2 May, 10am
Benefactors and Symphony Circle Members
Thursday 8 May, 10am
Concerto and Overture Circle Members
Monday 12 May, 10am
Gold and Silver Patrons and Patrons
Thursday 15 May, 10am
Gold Friends and Friends, Group Bookings
Wednesday 21 May, 10am
General Booking
You will be able to access priority booking by selecting your desired tickets to the concerts you are interested in, and logging into your B:Music account to checkout. Further information will be sent out the day before your priority booking opens.
"It's such a privilege to watch and listen to the orchestra in rehearsal. Observing a rehearsal adds another dimension to the concert performance and furthers my huge admiration for the wonderful CBSO."
Pam - Gold Patron
Become a Member
- Friend
- From £60 per year
- Benefits include meeting CBSO musicians, priority booking and more
Join us for exclusive events
Opportunities to meet CBSO musicians, soloists and conductors including open rehearsals; afternoon teas; Members’ receptions; and trips to the BBC Proms.
Hear from us
Advance concert information and priority booking; monthly membership e-news; Music Stand; Annual Report & Accounts
Great savings
10% off at Presto Classical, Leamington Spa
- Gold Friend
- From £150 per year
- + pre-concert and interval drinks receptions twice per year
Join us for exclusive events
Opportunities to meet CBSO musicians, soloists and conductors include open rehearsals; afternoon teas; Members’ receptions; trip to the BBC Proms
Hear from us
Advance concert information and priority booking; monthly membership e-news; Music Stand; Annual Report & Accounts
Great savings
10% for Presto Classical, Leamington Spa
- Patron
- From £265 per year
- + Opportunities to travel with the orchestra on overseas tours (at additional cost)
Join us for exclusive events
Opportunities to meet CBSO musicians, soloists and conductors include open rehearsals; afternoon teas; additional Members’ receptions; trip to the BBC Proms
Hear from us
Advance concert information and priority booking; monthly membership e-news; Music Stand; Annual Report & Accounts
Great savings
10% for Presto Classical, Leamington Spa
Thank you
Acknowledgement in all concert programmes, the Annual Report and on the website
- Silver Patron
- From £500 per year
- + Invitation to the CBSO Supporters' season launch ahead of the public announcement
Join us for exclusive events
Opportunities to meet CBSO musicians, soloists and conductors include open rehearsals; afternoon teas; additional members’ receptions; trip to the BBC Proms; CBSO supporters' season launch preview hosted by the CEO,
Hear from us
Advance concert information and priority booking; monthly membership e-news; Music Stand; Annual Report & Accounts
Great savings
10% for Presto Classical, Leamington Spa
Thank you
Acknowledgement in all concert programmes, the Annual Report and on the website
- Gold Patron
- From £700 per year
- + Annual open rehearsal and buffet with the Music Director
Join us for exclusive events
Opportunities to meet CBSO musicians, soloists and conductors include afternoon teas; additional members’ receptions; trip to the BBC Proms; annual open rehearsal and buffet with the Music Director; CBSO Supporters' season launch preview hosted by the CEO
Hear from us
Advance concert information and priority booking; monthly membership e-news; Music Stand; Annual Report & Accounts
Great savings
10% for Presto Classical, Leamington Spa
Thank you
Acknowledgement in all concert programmes, the Annual Report and on the website
- Overture Circle
- From £1,120 per year
- + Annual dinner with the Music Director and CBSO musicians
Join us for exclusive events
Opportunities to meet CBSO musicians, soloists and conductors include Circles’ drink receptions; CBSO supporters' season launch preview hosted by the CEO; Annual dinner with the Music Director and CBSO musicians
Get closer to the musicians
Opportunities to travel with the orchestra on overseas tours (at an additional cost)
Hear from us
Advance concert information and priority booking; monthly membership e-news; Music Stand; Annual Report & Accounts
Great savings
10% for Presto Classical, Leamington Spa
Thank you
Acknowledgement in all concert programmes, the Annual Report and on the website
Please note that for Gift Aid purposes the commercial value of these benefits is £100. The balance of the membership fee is a suggested voluntary donation and therefore eligible for Gift Aid. Benefit packages can be purchased separately by contacting us directly.
Join online- Concerto Circle
- From £2,750 per year
- + Opportunity to become a Player Supporter and develop a connection with a member of the orchestra (if available)
Join us for exclusive events
Opportunities to meet CBSO musicians, soloists and conductors include Circles’ drink receptions; CBSO Supporters' season launch preview hosted by the CEO and an Annual dinner with the Music Director and CBSO musicians
Get closer to the musicians
Opportunities to travel with the orchestra on overseas tours (at an additional cost); develop an association with an individual musician by becoming a Player Supporter
Hear from us
Advance concert information and priority booking; monthly membership e-news; Music Stand; Annual Report & Accounts; copies of new CBSO CDs
Great savings
10% for Presto Classical, Leamington Spa
Thank you
Acknowledgement in all concert programmes, the Annual Report and on the website
- Symphony Circle
- From £5,500 per year
- + Annual invitation for two to join the Chief Executive at a concert of your choice
Join us for exclusive events
Opportunities to meet CBSO musicians, soloists and conductors include Circles’ drink receptions; CBSO Supporters' season launch preview hosted by the CEO; Opportunities to travel with the orchestra on overseas tours; an Annual dinner with the Music Director and CBSO musicians and the opportunity to join the Chief Executive at a concert of your choice
Get closer to the musicians
Opportunities to travel with the Orchestra on overseas tours (at additional cost)
Hear from us
Advance concert information and priority booking; monthly membership e-news; Music Stand; Annual Report & Accounts; copies of new CBSO CDs
Thank you
Acknowledgement in all concert programmes, the Annual Report and on the website
- London Circle
- £2,750 per year
- Tailored membership for London based supporters
Join us for exclusive events
Invitations to CBSO performances at the BBC Proms alongside a pre-concert reception; two special CBSO events in London; an invitation to one of our large-scale orchestral performances in Birmingham; the opportunity to attend a final rehearsal and join the conductor for post-concert or pre-concert supper
Get closer to the musicians
Opportunities to travel with the Orchestra on overseas tours (at additional cost)
Hear from us
Copies of the CBSO's in-house magazine Music Stand, regular email updates, and a twice-yearly London supporters' newsletter; a copy of new CBSO CDs
Thank you
Acknowledgement in all concert programmes, the Annual Report and on the website
Email ctilt@cbso.co.uk to find out more.
"We love the family atmosphere that seems to surround the CBSO gatherings. It is always great fun."
Brian and Mary – Patrons
