Join Our Festival Family
We’re excited to open 2026 memberships for Friends of the Festival – your chance to become part of the community that helps make the Festival magic happen.
2026 Membership Options
• Engage Membership (Single) – $50.00
• Engage Membership (Double) – $85.00
Your Membership Benefits
Priority Ticket Access
Enjoy exclusive first access to ticket sales for the first two weeks—well before the general public.
• Single memberships may purchase 1 ticket per event during the priority period.
• Double memberships may purchase 2 tickets per event.
Friends‑Only Exclusive Events
our membership includes invitations to our catered, members‑only gatherings:
Festival Launches – Melbourne & Port Fairy
Be the first to discover this year’s program.
Festival Opening Event (Port Fairy)
Celebrate the start of the Festival with fellow music lovers at a special pre‑Gala function.
NEW for 2026 – Festival Closing Event
Meet the artists, revisit your Festival highlights, and unwind with local food and wine after the Closing Gala.
Plus:
Notifications of, and voting rights at the Annual General Meeting.
Become a Creative Champion
Last year we launched our Creative Champion community—and we are thrilled to offer this elevated experience again in 2026.
To become a Creative Champion:
- Join with an Engage membership, and
- Add a minimum $200 donation to the PFSMF Commissioning Fund, supporting the creation of new works for the Festival.
Please note: Donations of $500 or more receive free membership. To access this offer, please use the standard donation form.
Creative Champion Benefits
In addition to all Engage membership perks, Creative Champions receive:
• VIP (Premium Reserve) seating at Gala concerts in the Reardon
• A commemorative Creative Champion pin
• Program acknowledgement recognising your contribution to new Festival works
To start, follow the above link and then log in or create a new account.
To become a Creative Champion, simply add a $200+ donation within the form.
Call us on 0429 372 287 or email us if you need assistance.
