Support us
Become SMO FRIENDS.
SMO FRIENDS are a community that supports the Slovenian Youth Orchestra financially, through donations, sponsorship or in other ways.
They believe in an orchestra that has represented Slovenia since 2019 as its national youth music ensemble, with dedication and at the highest level. Supporting young people makes possible the performances and development that the lack of systemic funding makes so difficult.
Why become SMO Friends?
Because we want to overcome a simple truth: talent exists everywhere, but opportunity does not.
To give every young musician equal opportunities, regardless of where they live or their social background, the orchestra needs €150,000 every year. This covers the hire of rehearsal spaces, instruments and sheet music, as well as travel costs, tour organisation and accommodation for participants.
Without this, the orchestra:
- cannot remain national,
- cannot remain accessible,
- cannot remain a story of equal opportunity.
Although SMO has the status of an association in the public interest, it has no systemic funding and cannot run its programmes without SMO FRIENDS. That is why we need you!
Join the SMO FRIENDS and become part of a community that gives young people equal opportunities.
What talent achieves when given the chance
- 49concerts and performances since 2019
- 21cities in 5 countries: Slovenia, Germany, Romania, Austria and Croatia
- 16sold-out concerts at Cankarjev dom, the Philharmonic, ND Maribor, KUD Žalec and Križanke
- 910young people from 22 nationalities in our programmes
- 48music schools, conservatoires and academies from all 12 regions
- 142young Ukrainians evacuated through the Music for the Future 2022 project
They have performed with us
Gidon Kremer · Ute Lemper · Lauri Porra · Robert Lakatoš · Arthur Stockel · Vlado Kreslin · Balladero · Emkej · Jadranka Juras · Katalena · Masayah · Jan Plestenjak · the Krajnčan family · Tilen Artač · Rok Zaletel Černoš · Leopold I.
On great stages
Konzerthaus Berlin · Wiener Konzerthaus · Ateneul Român Bucharest · Casino Sinaia · Liederhalle Stuttgart · Cankarjev dom · Slovenian Philharmonic · Križanke · Congress Square · Slovene National Theatre Maribor
And in cultural centres across Slovenia
Braslovče · Laško · Postojna · Rogaška Slatina · Sežana · Maribor · Krško · Žalec · Velenje · Zagorje ob Savi · Portorož · Slovenske Konjice · Novo mesto
Become an SMO Friend
Choose how big a step towards us you would like to take.
Gold Friend: €5 / month
or €60 / year
For friends who want to be part of our story and help keep it accessible to everyone.
- Behind-the-scenes access and exclusive content
- Invitation to an open rehearsal
- A sense of belonging to our community
- Free registration fee for a child in our programmes
Choice of membership – the benefits stay the same
Platinum Friend: €50 / month
or €600 / year
For friends who want to play an active part in shaping the orchestra's journey into the world.
- Priority concert tickets (best seats)
- Meeting the young musicians
- Free registration fees for children
- Free tickets to concerts in Slovenia
- Dinner with a selected soloist and conductor (once a year)
Choice of membership – the benefits stay the same
Diamond Friend: €1,000+ / year
For friends who understand that a single talent can change Slovenia's future.
- VIP access and personal invitations to selected events
- Meeting the young musicians
- Free enrolment fees for children in our programmes
- Free tickets to concerts in Slovenia and abroad
- Dinner with an outstanding soloist and conductor (once a year)
- I am helping a talent who will carry Slovenia out into the world
Give us your income tax
Every resident taxpayer can request that up to 1% of their income tax be allocated to eligible recipients such as non-governmental organisations. This donation costs you nothing: if you do not allocate your share to anyone, it stays in the state budget. 1% of income tax enables us to provide scholarships for young people from less advantaged backgrounds, cover travel costs, mentoring, creative workshops, the preparation and delivery of projects (e.g. the Summer Orchestra Camp — POK), hall hire and technical support.
Fill in the form – we will take care of submitting it
- 1Enter your details. SMO's details are already filled in.
- 2Sign with your finger or mouse and click “Sign and submit”.
- 3We will send the request to FURS in good time. It costs you nothing, but means a great deal to young people.
One-off donation
Card payments are processed via the secure Stripe system.
Individuals and companies can support us by transferring any amount.
Transfer details:
Recipient: Kulturno društvo BSA
Reference: “Donacija SMO”
IBAN: SI56 6100 0002 7378 403
BIC: HDELSI22
Bank: Delavska hranilnica d. d.
Scan the QR code and donate! Open your mobile banking app, find QR code payment and scan the code to open a pre-filled form. Enter the amount and confirm the payment.
Business partnerships
Write to us about sponsorship partnerships. We will put together a tailor-made package.
