Friends Of Blackwater Valley Opera Festival
Become a Festival Friend. Join, enjoy, give back.
Your membership supports education, community, and the next generation of artists
Friends of Blackwater Valley Opera Festival play a vital role in sustaining Ireland’s Summer Opera Festival. Their generosity supports education and community initiatives, funds emerging Irish artists, and helps bring live opera to audiences across rural Ireland – many experiencing it for the first time. With contributions from €150 to €2,500, Friends of BVOF are recognised through priority booking, access to exclusive events, and personal acknowledgement in the festival programme.
Friends of BVOF contributions include a dedicated 40% commitment to championing emerging artistic talent, supporting community events, and integrating education in schools. You will champion young Irish artists as they take the next step on stage and behind the scenes. Through workshops, classroom visits, and free tickets, you will help young students experience live opera for the very first time in an engaging and accessible way. Since our education programme began, over 7,500 students have taken part, with more schools joining each year. A Friends membership also makes a thoughtful gift for the music lover in your life
Join, enjoy, give back. Your membership supports education, community, and the next generation of artists. To talk through options, gift a membership, or join by phone – please contact the BVOF Box Office on +353 87 407 9250 or email friends |at| blackwatervalleyopera.ie
LEADING LIGHTS €150
Join as a BVOF Leading Light and become a special supporter at the heart of our festival.
Become a BVOF Leading Light and you will receive:
• Acknowledgment in the Festival Programme
• Priority Booking and Seating Service
• Friends of BVOF – Exclusive Enamel Pin Badge
LIMELIGHTS €300
Step into the BVOF Limelights and become a celebrated supporter of Ireland’s Summer Opera Festival.
Become a BVOF Limelight and you will receive:
- Acknowledgment in the Festival Programme
- Priority Booking and Seating Service
- Friends of BVOF – Exclusive Enamel Pin Badge
- Kildare Village VIP Card
SPOTLIGHTS €750
Celebrate the BVOF Spotlights – your commitment helps our brightest talents shine.
Become a BVOF Spotlight and you will receive:
- Acknowledgment in the Festival Programme
- Priority Booking and Seating Service
- Friends of BVOF – Exclusive Enamel Pin Badge
- Kildare Village VIP Card
- Invitation to Exclusive Music Events Outside of Festival Season
SHINING LIGHTS €1,500
BVOF Shining Lights lead the way as core supporters for this very special celebration of opera and culture in Ireland.
Become a BVOF Shining Light and you will enjoy:
- Acknowledgment in the Festival Programme
- Priority Booking and Seating Service
- Friends of BVOF – Exclusive Enamel Pin Badge
- Kildare Village VIP Card
- Invitation to Exclusive Music Events Outside of Festival Season
- Exclusive Briefing with BVOF Artistic Director, Dieter Kaegi
- Complimentary Bottle of Bubbly for Your Party on Arrival at the Opera
- 2 Complimentary Opera Tickets and Tickets to Another Festival Event of Your Choice
- Invitation to the Annual 100 Club Lunch with Musical Performance
T&Cs Apply to Seat Types, Subject to Availability
GUIDING LIGHTS €2,500
BVOF Guiding Lights lead from the front – turning ambition into performance and promise into careers, at Ireland’s Summer Opera Festival.
Become a BVOF Guiding Light and you will enjoy:
- Acknowledgment in the Festival Programme
- Priority Booking and Seating Service
- Friends of BVOF – Exclusive Enamel Pin Badge
- Kildare Village VIP Card
- Invitation to Exclusive Music Events Outside of Festival Season
- Exclusive Briefing with Artistic Director DK
- Complimentary Bottle of Bubbly for Your Party on Arrival at the Opera
- 4 Complimentary Opera Tickets and Tickets to Another Festival Event of Your Choice
- Invitation to the Annual 100 Club Lunch with Musical Performance
T&Cs Apply to Seat Types, Subject to Availability
