Individual Commissions
$3,000 and above
CIMF has a long and proud history of commissioning new music. All works commissioned to be premiered at the festival are fully funded by donors. Donations for commissions ensure that our Artistic Director has the financial support to continue commissioning bold new Australian music, keeping our art form vibrant.
CIMF has an impressive record in commissioning diverse voices, including Indigenous, female and emerging composers.
All individual commissions are discussed in detail with our Artistic Director and are created in close collaboration between the commissioner, the artist, and the Artistic Director.
To find out more please contact the office.
A Major Lift
$500 and above
A Major Lift, the Festival’s commissioning circle,
brings together music lovers who support the
creation of new Australian music to be premiered
at the Festival.
The Festival is proud to contribute to the ongoing
development of new music in this country having
commissioned around two hundred new works.
We are committed to commissioning diverse
voices including Indigenous composers and women
composers, both of whom are under-represented
in contemporary art music. We also nurture
the talents of the next generation of Australian
artists, providing exciting opportunities for young
composers to create new works.
If you would like to hear more about A Major Lift,
we would love to hear from you. Contact our Philanthropy Manager on 02 6230 5880 or info@cimf.org.au.
A Major Lift Supporters 2025
A huge thank you to our generous donors:
Andrew Blanckensee
Bev Clarke & Graham Chalker
Rowan Grigg & Jude Dodd
Rod Ferrari
Marlene Hall
Lyndall Hatch
Catherine Hawkins & David Windsor
Margaret & Peter Janssens
Martin Lumb & Fleur Taylor Lumb
Heather Thomson & Robert Orr
George & Barbara Preston
Helen Moore
Ingrid Moses
Margot Woods & Arn Sprogis
Kyle Wilson
How can I donate?
Online
Donate online via TryBooking. Follow the donate button below for more information.
Please do hot hesitate to contact us for more information:
02 6128 5880 | info@cimf.org.au
Direct Deposit
Name: Canberra International Music Festival Ltd. Public Fund
Bank: Bank Australia (Branch: Canberra Centre, Canberra ACT 2601)
BSB: 313 140
Account number:1222 8387
Cheque
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