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Support Bang on a Can! Your tax deductible charitable donation allows us to continue to make music new. Whether you’re a supporter pass holder for Long Play, a contributor for the Summer Festival scholarships, or a fan of the Bang on a Can All-Stars, your support makes our work possible.
Bang on a Can is a registered 501-C3 non-profit organization, the EIN is 13-3392963. All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
Support Bang on a Can, whether it’s a premiere of a new work on Long Play, an All-Stars tour, or a guest artist concert on LOUD Weekend. Donate today!
$1,000 and up – Sponsor an All-Stars concert! Whether they’re premiering a new work by one of our three founders, touring new arrangements of Ryuichi Sakamoto, performing Steve Reich’s Music for 18 for a sold-out crowd, or premiering new works by the next generation of up-and-coming composers, the Bang on a Can All-Stars are bringing new music to the greater New York area and the world. We’ll save you a seat at the next All-Stars concert.
$500 and up – Sponsor a performance on LOUD Weekend! The best guest artists of our time perform on LOUD Weekend for an audience from all over the world, and all of our Summer Festival fellows get to interact with them. Donate to make live performances of their newest works and favorite pieces possible! We’ll save you a seat for a performance of their work on Long Play!
$250 and up – Sponsor one of the All-Stars for a performance, whether it’s here in NY, in MA, or in Europe, our musicians travel and play at the highest level all year round.
$100 and up – Support Bang on a Can’s work year round! We’re commissioning, premiering, and performing the best of new music. Support everything we do throughout the year, over 100 concerts on a yearly basis! Without donors like you, our programs would not be possible.
Make a Monthly Donation and Support Bang on a Can’s work all year round! Every donation makes a difference!
Monthly Donation: Donate to support Bang on a Can’s 2024/25 season! If you love our work, support what we do on a regular basis. Every donation makes it possible for Bang on a Can to continue to present the best of new music. Monthly donations sustain our work and make it possible for Bang on a Can to present even more new music.
Donate Stock: Bang on a Can accepts gifts of stock. To donate stock, please contact Bang on a Can’s Development Director, Laura Patterson, [email protected] for more information on how your donation of stock can support Bang on a Can’s work.
Matching Gifts: Many employers will match your donation to a 501-C3 nonprofit organization. Find out if your employer will match your support of Bang on a Can and double your impact.
Planned Giving: Planned gifts can be a great benefit to Bang on a Can. Make an impact and leave a legacy by providing long-term support to the organization. Leave a bequest, a designated gift to Bang on a Can, in your will. You can also donate your life insurance policy, a portion of your retirement plan, trust, or annuity. We encourage you to consult with your financial advisor or attorney to decide which type of gift is best for you.
Summer Festival and LOUD Weekend Sponsorship:
Bang on a Can spends our summers at MASS MoCA. For over twenty years, we’ve run a three week professional development Summer Festival, bringing together the next generation of composers and performers. Although we charge tuition in order to make the festival possible, Bang on a Can relies on support from donors like you to provide essential scholarships to talented young musicians in order to cover our costs and still make it possible for all interested young musicians to attend the festival. The Summer Festival faculty is made up of our three founders, the talented members of the Bang on a Can All-Stars, and special guests.
Donate today to support Summer Festival scholarships and our faculty positions!
$10,000 – Sponsor a faculty position for the summer. The faculty position will be named in your honor for the year!
$5,000 – Sponsor a fellow to attend the festival. Cover the cost of room and board for an outstanding young musician.
$2,500 – Sponsor a concert on LOUD Weekend! Whether it’s a premiere of a new work on the Newest Voices concert or a visiting artist performance, you’re committing to bringing the best of new music to North Adams, MA at MASS MoCA.
$1,000 – Sponsor passes to LOUD Weekend for our outstanding fellows! By donating to cover the cost of LOUD Weekend pass for them, you are connecting the next generation of music creators to guest composers and performers from all over the world.
$500 – Support a gallery recital during the festival! Whether it’s a fellow or a faculty member, Bang on a Can presents TWO recitals daily in the gallery spaces at MASS MoCA. Performances include new works by composer fellows and faculty members. All recitals are open to the public and included in museum admission.
Sponsor Bang on a Can’s Long Play! A three-day festival presenting the best of new music throughout Downtown Brooklyn, with over 50 concerts by 200 artists in 5 venues. According to the NY Times: “Long Play has been around only since last year, but it is already the most important classical music festival in New York City”.
For information on sponsorship opportunities for the 2025 Long Play Festival, please contact Bang on a Can’s Development Director, Laura Patterson, [email protected]. Sponsors support artist fees, production costs, and promotions for over fifty concerts at eight venues throughout Brooklyn. Bang on a Can is a 501-C3 charitable organization, all donations are tax deductible. All sponsors will be properly credited for their support.
Long Play Sponsorship Benefits:
$50,000 and up+
- 5 Reserved seats (orchestra section) for all marquee festival concerts
- Sponsor logo printed in programs
- Additional discounted festival passes
- Same benefits as all other levels
$25,000 – $49,999
- 5 tickets for a marquee festival concert
- Company logo printed on water bottles (or one swag item)
- Opportunity to meet with Bang on a Can’s three founders
- Same benefits as mentioned for lower levels
$10,000 – $24,999
- 2 reserved seats for two marquee festival concerts
- Company logo on Long Play festival banners displayed in every venue
- Company logo on festival postcards and print ads
- Same benefits as mentioned for lower levels
$5,000 – $9,999
- Up to five complimentary festival passes (does not include access to individually ticketed marquee concerts)
- Invites to special VIP receptions
- Logo included on Long Play webpage
- Sponsor name mentioned in press releases and e-blasts
- Thanked in a social media post
- Monthly updates on Bang on a Can’s programs, commissions, and recordings
Is your business interested in sponsoring Long Play, the Summer Festival, or another Bang on a Can event? Please contact Development Director, Laura Patterson, [email protected].
Bang on a Can is a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All contributions support the programming of BOAC and are fully tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.