Join us in celebrating the unique cultural life of the Northern Territory through music.
The Darwin Symphony Orchestra empowers musicians of all ages through workshops, performances, community engagement, education and outreach, touring programs, and our Darwin Amphitheatre concert. We are also proud to commission new works that are uniquely inspired by and created for the Northern Territory. As a not-for-profit organisation, we rely on the generosity of our community to sustain and grow this work.
With a donation of $250 or more, you can become a DSO Patron and play a vital role in shaping the future of music in the Territory. Your support helps bring new orchestral works to life, expands our regional and remote touring programs, nurtures emerging local talent, and ensures more people across the NT can experience the power of live music.
Join us in creating unforgettable performances and enriching our community through music. Together, we can continue to inspire, connect, and celebrate the unique cultural voice of the Northern Territory.
Acknowledgement of Support
As a valued Darwin Symphony Orchestra patron, you become part of a community of supporters who believe in the power of music to bring people together, enrich lives, and strengthen connection across the Northern Territory.
Your patronage helps support DSO’s performances, musicians, education programs and regional outreach work.
From time to time, patrons may be invited to behind-the-scenes opportunities such as rehearsals, post-performance gatherings, and events with our Artistic Director, musicians or guest artists. We also enjoy sharing updates about the impact of your support and the work it helps make possible.
We are proud to acknowledge the generosity of our patrons in our concert programs, annual reports and on our website.
Please click the button above to become a patron or renew your patronage. If you would like to pop into the office and pay in person, or require our bank details, please contact us at dso@cdu.edu.au.
Thank You to our Patrons
Conductor's Circle ($10,000+)
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Diamond Patrons ($5,000 - $9,999)
Mr Simon Niblock and Prof Louise Maple-Brown
Michael & Ingrid Stephens
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Platinum Patrons ($2,500 - $4,999)
The Hon Sally Thomas AC
Gold Patrons ($1,000 - $2,499)
Peter Waggitt
Marie-Louise Pearson OAM
Geoff Stearn
Pauline Taushke
Christine Tarbett-Buckley and Tim Buckley
John and Marie Hardy
Michael and Fiona Loughlin
Lauren Arnold and Alan Cass
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Silver Patrons ($500 - $999)
Sandra de Kock
Jodie-Kate Williams
Hugh Heggie and Ruth Jones
Marg and Richard Purnell
Kate Cater and Paul Carter OAM
Bronze Patrons ($250 - $499)
Angela Schoen
Prof Anna Ralph
Kevin Davis
Gabrielle Brown
Helen Summers
Janice Warren
Kate Stephens
Paul Christ
Heather Brown
Lucy Crawford and John Cunningham
Anna and James Pratt
Lynne and Lawrence Walker
Heather Boulden and Jeremy Hemphill
The Greenwood Family
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