Members and Patrons

Become part of a community that has supported exceptional musical talent for nearly sixty years.

The Benefits of Membership

Membership offers more than support. It brings you closer to the life of the Competition, with priority access, exclusive updates, and invitations to special moments, while helping exceptional young artists take their place on the world stage.

Members Beat the Queues…

Members enjoy priority booking, invitations to exclusive events online and in person, a complimentary Souvenir Programme, and closer insight into the lives and work of our remarkable pianists.

Sonata Member £5 a month (£60 year)

Concerto Member £10 a month (£120 year)

Pay as you wish £?

An Unparalleled Close-Up Experience

Patrons are invited behind the scenes of the Competition, with opportunities to meet competitors and jurors at private events, access Competition lounges, and join artists and guests to mark the defining moments of each edition.

Ivory Patron £333

All the benefits of being a Member, plus:
VIP Priority booking
Invitations to receptions
Access to VIP Competition Lounge at St.George's Hall, Bradford during Concerto Finals

Ebony Patron £1,000

All the benefits of being an Ivory Patron, plus:
A personal relationship with the Leeds team and pianists
2 best tickets for one of the Competition Finals
Complimentary copy of new CD releases

Platform Patron £3,000

All the benefits of being an Ebony Patron, plus:
2 best tickets for both of the Competition Finals
Signed complimentary copy of new CD releases
Invitation for 2 people to the Competition Gala Dinner
Invitation for 2 people to Competition Wrap Party with the winners
Guided backstage tour

Want to find out more?

If you would like to find out more, our Chief Executive Fiona Sinclair will be happy to hear from you.