Patrons Of Blackwater Valley Opera Festival

Become a Patron of Blackwater Valley Opera Festival

Becoming a Patron of Blackwater Valley Opera Festival is more than a gesture of support – it is a commitment to sustaining Ireland’s most prestigious summer opera festival. Patrons form an inner circle of visionaries whose belief in the transformative power of music ensures that bold productions, world-class performances, and exceptional Irish talent continue to flourish.

Patronage is an investment in excellence. It nurtures creativity, fuels our bursary programme, and strengthens the cultural fabric of the region. In joining this circle, Patrons share in shaping the future of the festival while enjoying a deeper connection with its artistic life.

This is a role for those who want to make a lasting difference – individuals who understand that the arts enrich society, inspire communities, and create legacies that endure.

FOUNDATION SUPPORTERS €5,000

Individual supporters are the heartbeat of Blackwater Valley Opera Festival. Foundation Supporters help us bring exceptional music to life each year, backing established artists and new voices. Your generosity keeps performances vibrant, and audiences connected, and we are deeply grateful for it.

Please contact Festival Director Eamonn Carroll on +353 87 2865207  or email eamonn |at| blackwatervalleyopera.ie to find out the full benefits of becoming a BVOF Foundation Supporter.

 

FOUNDATION PARTNERS €10,000

Foundation Partners work alongside the festival to extend what is possible. Your philanthropy enables ambitious programming, sustains emerging Irish artists in tandem with leading performers, and keeps our education work moving forward. Each partnership is shaped around your aims and values so that support has clear purpose and continuity. We work with every Foundation Partner to shape a relationship that reflects your aims and values, into the future.  

Please contact Festival Director Eamonn Carroll on +353 87 2865207  or email eamonn |at| blackwatervalleyopera.ie to find out the full benefits of becoming a BVOF Foundation Partner.

 

FOUNDATION VISIONARIES €25,000

Foundation Visionaries help to shape the festival itself. Your giving seeds new creations, advances artist development, and strengthens bursaries and learning across each festival. Foundation Visionaries packages are individually designed to match your priorities, with clear plans and delivering on artistic, learning, and community results.

To discuss a Foundation Visionaries package, please contact Eamonn Carroll, Festival Director,  on +353 87 2865207  or email eamonn |at| blackwatervalleyopera.ie

FOUNDATION GUARDIANS €50,000

Foundation Guardians provide leadership at the highest level, securing artistic ambition and community reach year on year. Your support underwrites mainstage productions, sustains talent pathways, and extends education so that artists, pupils, and audiences across the valley can thrive. Each guardianship is individually structured and aligned to your philanthropic objectives.

To discuss a Foundation Guardians package, please contact Eamonn Carroll, Festival Director,  on +353 87 2865207  or email eamonn |at| blackwatervalleyopera.ie