As a Charitable Trust the unwavering support of our benefactors plays a crucial role in allowing us to nurture the next generation of talented opera performers. Benefactors support enables us to engage the expertise of international tutors from around the world.

We invite others to join this inspiring journey and become benefactors, helping us continue to provide exceptional opportunities for aspiring artists to thrive and share their passion with the world. Your contribution makes a lasting impact! Contact us to learn more.

Maestri Benefactors

Nicola Williams MNZM
Dame Jenny Gibbs DNZM
David ONZM & Marion Bennett
The Estate of Leslie Austin

Encore Benefactors

Deane Endowment Trust
The Sir William and Lois Lady Manchester Trust
John & Margaret Hunn Trust
Beverley McConnell MNZM, QSM
Bill CNZM & Olive Falconer

Aria Benefactors

Rosalie & Alan Thurston
Ian Harrex
The Macpherson Family
Lorna Macann
Paul & Andra Bayly
Lorraine Olphert & David Burton CBE
DJ Ross Family
Lyn Edmonds
McGowan Family Trust

Thank you to all our Whanganui Opera Week partners and sponsors:

Event Partners

Sue Gardner
Cleveland Funeral Home
Ryman Healthcare (Jane Winstone Retirement Village)
Wanganui Toyota TRC
Whanganui Collegiate School
Craigs Investment Partners
The Brick House
Momiji Restaurant

Flag Sponsors

Doyle & Associates
G & S Marshall
Four Square St Johns
Wanganui Insurance Brokers
Property Brokers
Driving Miss Daisy Whanganui
Hadleigh Reid Victoria Dental
Andersons Memorials
Donald Trott
Four Square Riverview

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