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

Those who were here at the beginning.

Sponsors

  • Steven Goakes & Madelaine Goakes
  • F. Allan Pidgeon AM & Mary Anne Pidgeon
  • Major Hon Campbell Newman AO (Ret’d) & Lisa Newman
  • Dr David Millhouse

Benefactors

  • William Matthews

Members

  • Hon Justice Robert Gotterson AO & Helen Gotterson
  • Lesley Woodford-Carr
  • Lieuwke De Jong & Marit Eshuis
  • Roger Neill
  • Simon Gallaher

Friends

  • Anthony Fensom
  • Dean Mole & Helen Spencer
  • Dr Gary Bacon AM
  • Dr Noel Robinson OAM
  • George Atkinson & Lyndy Atkinson
  • Karen Phillips OAM
  • Paul Lindwall & Joanne Frederiksen

Supporters

  • Catherine Gulhane
  • Rebecca Wang
  • Barry Pinder
  • Brian Blades & Laraine Blades
  • Judy Xavier
  • Peter Dornan AM & Dr Dimity Dornan AO
  • Reg Anderson & Wendy Anderson
  • Philippa Roylance
  • Wayne Matthews & Janette Matthews
  • Bruce Muller & Christine Muller
  • Dr Christine Boyce
  • Jennifer Twomey
  • Patricia Shine
  • Ross McConachie OAM
  • Sheila Davies
  • Hannah Buckley
  • Kate Wilshire
  • Calista Verschaeren
  • Cr Vicki Howard
  • Gabrielle Hungerford-Morgan

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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