Our Patrons

With thanks.

Brisbane Lyric Opera exists because of the generosity of those who believe in this art form — and in the artists who bring it to life.

Founding Patrons

  • Mrs Catherine Gulhane
  • Mrs Gabrielle Hungerford-Morgan
  • The Hon. Campbell Newman AO & Mrs Lisa Newman
  • Ms Jennifer Twomey
  • Mr Barry Pinder
  • Mr Reg Anderson and Mrs Wendy Anderson
  • Ms Rebecca Wang
  • Mr Allan Pidgeon AM
  • Ms Sheila Davies
  • Ms Calista Verschaeren
  • Mr Steven Goakes & Mrs Madelaine Goakes
  • Dr Christine Boyce
  • Mrs Hannah Buckley
  • Cr. Vicki Howard
  • Mr Paul Lindwall
  • Mrs Philippa Roylance
  • The Hon. Justice Robert Gotterson & Mrs Helen Gotterson
  • Mr Simon Gallaher
  • Dr Noel Robinson OAM
  • Mr Lieuwke De Jong & Mrs Marit Eshuis
  • Mr Dean Mole & Mrs Helen Spencer
  • Mr Brian Blades & Mrs Laraine Blades
  • Dr David Millhouse
  • Mr George Atkinson & Mrs Lyndy Atkinson
  • Mr Peter Dornan AM & Mrs Dimity Dornan AO
  • Mr Bruce Muller & Mrs Christine Muller
  • Ms Judy Xavier
  • Mr Wayne Matthews & Mrs Janette Matthews
  • Mrs Lesley Woodford-Carr
  • Mr William Matthews
  • Mrs Karen Phillips OAM

Opera is not sustained by the stage alone — but by the people who believe it belongs on one.

— Brisbane Lyric Opera

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Patron recognition is extended to supporters of our inaugural 2026 season. All donations over $2 are tax-deductible.

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