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 2025 Memberships are available now! Sign up today to enjoy benefits from today.
Silver
Extend and enhance your MSO experience with a suite of benefits.
- Welcome Pack including membership card and gift
- Priority access to tickets
- 'Bring a Friend' voucher (x1 complimentary ticket)
- MSO ticket offers
- Partner offers
- Invitation to events
- Reciprocal arts organisation discounts
- Merchandise discount
- Zero exchange fees
- Hamer Hall drink voucher (x1)
- Free printed MSO Concert Programs
Gold
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
- 'Bring a Friend' voucher (x2 complimentary tickets)
- MSO ticket offers
- Partner offers
- Invitation to events
- Reciprocal arts organisation discounts
- Merchandise discount
- Zero exchange fees
- Hamer Hall drink voucher (x2)
- Free printed MSO Concert Programs
Under 35s
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
- 'Bring a Friend' voucher (x1 complimentary ticket)
- $35 ticket offers
- Partner offers
- Invitation to events
- Reciprocal arts organisation discounts
- Merchandise discount
- Zero exchange fees
- Hamer Hall drink voucher
- Free printed MSO Concert Programs
Extend and enhance your MSO experience with a suite of benefits.
- Welcome Pack including membership card and gift
- Priority access to tickets
- 'Bring a Friend' voucher (x1 complimentary ticket)
- MSO ticket offers
- Partner offers
- Invitation to events
- Reciprocal arts organisation discounts
- Merchandise discount
- Zero exchange fees
- Hamer Hall drink voucher (x1)
- Free printed MSO Concert Programs
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
- 'Bring a Friend' voucher (x2 complimentary tickets)
- MSO ticket offers
- Partner offers
- Invitation to events
- Reciprocal arts organisation discounts
- Merchandise discount
- Zero exchange fees
- Hamer Hall drink voucher (x2)
- Free printed MSO Concert Programs
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
- 'Bring a Friend' voucher (x1 complimentary ticket)
- $35 ticket offers
- Partner offers
- Invitation to events
- Reciprocal arts organisation discounts
- Merchandise discount
- Zero exchange fees
- Hamer Hall drink voucher
- Free printed MSO Concert Programs
Memberships are annual, i.e. 2025 membership benefits will expire December 31, 2025.
Please see full terms and conditions.
Give the Gift of Friendship
Purchase a Friends of the MSO Membership for your family and friends to share your love of music!
When you order a Gift Membership you will receive an email with Gift Card redemption details that you can forward on to the recipient.
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:
- Complimentary printed concert programs
- Invitation to any reception that may be held 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
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.
Sign up to the Geelong Friends of the MSO
Cost for an annual membership is $90 for couples and $50 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. Please note: welcome packs for memberships purchased after 12pm on Friday 20 December will be sent in January 2025.
If you prefer not to receive physical items in the mail, you can choose a digital option when you purchase your membership.