The Friends of the Leeds International Pianoforte Competition is a registered charity which exists to support the Competition itself, which is a separately registered charity.

The Friends was started in 1967. We provide some financial support, the opportunity for individual involvement at the time of the Competitions and, in addition, maintain interest in the Competition through recitals and social events. Many former winners and finalists have returned to give recitals for us.

Dame Fanny Waterman receiving the Friends'
donation for the 2006 Competition

Most of all we are proud to belong to an institution of world class stature which has encouraged so many talented young musicians and launched such pianists as Perahia, Vogt and Lupu onto world concert platforms and international reputations.

Chairman: Mr Ed Anderson
Hon. Secretary: Mrs Ann Longden
Hon. Treasurer: Mr Roger Barratt
Hon. Membership Secretary: Mrs Cathy Starling

Registered charity No: 500327

Benefits and Privileges of membership

1. Priority booking for the Competition with respect to one ticket per individual membership for each of the two finals nights. Arrangements are subject to review before each competition.
2. Free entry on the mailing list giving information about the Competition.
3. Invitations to concerts, talks, dinners and other events organised by the Friends' Committee.

Subscriptions:  (Supersde prices listed in the Friends Leaflet) 

Subscription lasts for three years and is £36 per person.

Concessions: £30 for individuals aged 60 and over and £10 for people under 21 at the date of application.

Life membership is available to individuals over the age of 65 at a one off cost of £160 

Application Form

An application form is available as a downloadable Adobe .pdf document. See below.

Enquiries concerning membership to

Hon. Membership Secretary
Mrs Cathy Starling
76 Wigton Lane
Leeds LS17 8SJ

Tel: 0113 266 9233