Your Impact

Every year, Melbourne Recital Centre brings to life a kaleidoscopic music and community program that seeks to enrich the lives of all Victorians.   

This important work is only made possible thanks to the generous support we receive from our community of donors. You can explore the Centre’s philanthropic areas of impact below and choose where to direct your donation.

Artistic Programming 

The rich variety of artistic programming at Melbourne Recital Centre is made possible by the generous support of our Music Circle patrons.

Donors to the Music Circle support the depth and vibrancy of what takes place on our stages nearly every day of the year. Music Circle donors play a crucial role in ensuring that we can continue to present a broad range of the greatest musicians and ensembles from Australia and around the globe. 

Artist Development 

Nurture musical talent and help create unique artist and career development opportunities for local musicians and emerging artists.

Join us in bringing exciting and innovative projects to life help ensure a bright future for music in our community.

Your gift will support:

• The Accelerando artist development program for exceptional VCE music students
• The Making Waves composition program for VCE composition students
• The Artist Assembly program for the professional development of artists’ business administration skills
• The Baroque Competition for musicians under 18
• The Great Romantics Competition for musicians between 18 and 25.
• The commissioning of new works by student and established composers

Learning & Access – Community Engagement

Donors to our Learning & Access program help to foster a love and understanding of music for Victorians with barriers to attending live music at the Centre. 

By supporting our extensive Learning & Access program, we can share high-quality performances with hundreds of community members each year who would otherwise miss out, they also help to bring to life a wide range of enriching music education activities for all ages.

Your gift will support:

• The Relaxed Performance series in the Primrose Potter Salon, creating opportunities for people with a wide range of sensory and access requirements to access and enjoy live music
• Free tickets and transport provided to people facing barriers to attending the Centre

Sharing your own love of music will allow more people to experience the transformative power of live music and help ensure that Melbourne has a vibrant music-loving community well into the future.

Please consider making a tax-deductible donation today.

Impact Reports

What we do would not be possible without the generous support we receive from our community of donors. Read and download our latest Impact Report below.