Benefit Donors
Each year, the SSO organises a gala event to raise funds for the Singapore Symphony Orchestra and its affiliated groups.
These donations are important contributions that enable us to stage sophisticated productions, support instrument repairs and our performing groups on overseas tours.
Shortly after the SSO was established in 1979, the orchestra needed a pipe organ to expand its performing repertoire. A small group of dynamic ladies got together to raise the funds required and in May 1984, the Klais organ was successfully installed at the Victoria Concert Hall. This was the start of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra Ladies’ League.
Since then, the League has raised more than $20 million through numerous benefit dinners, soirees, golf tournaments and other activities, all in the spirit of spreading the love for music, nurturing talent, and enriching our diverse communities. The League is now transformed into the SSO Symphony Ball Committee, to lead the annual benefit’s planning.
2023
The 2023 edition saw SSO and Food From the Heart join hands in an unprecedented joint benefit between the two charities. The dinner raised over $1.7mil, benefiting both charities equally.
2020/2021
In 2020 and 2021, the SSO Benefit Dinners were deferred due to the COVID-19 situation. We are grateful to our Benefit Dinner donors who have raised $340,000 in outright donations even in the absence of the annual events, to support us during a difficult time.
2019
In 2019, the SSO Benefit: Rhapssody with the Symphony was held on 30 March 2019 and raised $1.16 million.
2018
In 2018, the SSO Benefit: Fiesta Latina! was held on 21 April 2018 and raised over $1.1 million.
If you would like to find out more about the SSO Symphony Ball, please contact Ms Chelsea Zhao at Chelsea.Zhao@sso.org.sg or 6663 4251.