Thank you for investing in the positive power of jazz!

Your support ensures that Coastal Jazz continues to provide numerous and varied opportunities for the BC community to share and nurture their passion for jazz. Generous supporters like you, help to build a foundation for the future of jazz throughout the Lower Mainland of BC and beyond.

All donors $50 and above receive donor benefits including, but not limited to, access to ticket presales for our shows and to the Coastal Jazz box office for information and purchases. Learn more about our giving circles below and their corresponding benefits.

Benefits: $50-$5,000

Friend: $50 – $199

  • A charitable tax-receipt in full
  • First access to ticket sales before the public (up to two tickets per show). This is a tremendous perk for our Marquee shows such as Buddy Guy, Lady Gaga, Robert Plant, Lauryn Hill
  • Exclusive, personalized ticket booking through our box office. Past donors who have received this service through our charming and informative Patron Services Manager know exactly what a great benefit this is
  • Invitation to any fundraising events through the year
  • Written acknowledgment in the TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival program guide
  • Membership to Coastal Jazz and Blues Society – includes an invitation to our AGM & voting rights

Supporter: $200-$499

All the above plus

  • First access to pre-sales for up to two additional tickets per show
  • Best seats in the house held for you and booked personally through our Patron Services Manager
  • Commemorative Festival t-shirt*

Benefactor: $500-$999

All the above plus

  • Invitation for two to attend the Opening Night Party
  • Invitation to a donor appreciation event through the year
  • Two Skip The Line Bar Passes – these get you and your guest to the front of the line at all Downtown Jazz, David Lam Park and Railspur (Granville Island) licensed bars
  • Exclusive ticket exchange privileges

Melody Maker: $1000-$2499

All the above plus

  • Admission for two to one Frankie’s regular year-round concert*
  • Naming rights for any year-round program event of choice – evening named in your or anyone’s honour

Improviser: $2500-$4999

All the above plus

  • Festival concierge service – the Coastal Jazz team will help you create a program tailored to your event tastes
  • Opportunity to attend an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience during the TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival

Patron: $5000 and up

All the above plus we build an exciting customized music and event package for you, with you. It can include:

  • Lunch with the Coastal Jazz programmers – at a date that works for both parties between August through March (during non-festival peak months)
  • Pair of Jazz Festival Tickets of your choice
  • VIP Lounge access at Downtown Jazz, David Lam Park and select concerts
  • Bookings for events at Frankie’s Jazz Club for you and your guests

If you are considering a larger donation, our Foundation may be the right fit for your donation needs. We would be happy to discuss this with you.

* You may opt-out of this benefit and receive a tax receipt in full. Any benefit item with a set dollar amount (t-shirt, and Frankie’s admission) will receive a receipt minus the amount of item.

Coastal Jazz and Blues Society follow CRA receipting guidelines.