Factory International

Become a Patron

As a Pioneer or Patron, you'll support ambitious art and opportunities for Greater Manchester.

A stage set with silhouettes of people and smoke in the background

Everything that happened and would happen by Heiner Goebbels, co-presented by Artangel and MIF as a pre-Factory event. Photo by Thanasis Deligiannis

Play your part in our history and shape our future

As the world’s leading festival of original, new work, MIF and its supporters have an impressive track record of commissioning groundbreaking productions and artwork.

In 2023, we are taking the groundbreaking concept to the next level – opening the much-anticipated Factory International, a year-round home for MIF and a new cultural hub for Europe’s most ambitious and adventurous year-round creative programmes.

  • The Factory external view render

    Ⓒ Image courtesy of OMA

    Be a part of the journey

    From priority ticket services to invitations to special events, our Factory International Pioneers and Patrons enjoy a range of benefits – all while helping us to realise inventive and ambitious works of art that aren't made anywhere else.

    Your contribution also supports our free community programmes, subsidised ticket offering for underrepresented groups and training programmes – helping the people of Greater Manchester to develop their skills in the creative industries and creating job opportunities across the region.

    To celebrate the opening of Factory International, if you become a Pioneer or Patron before 28 Feb 2023 you'll also receive a seat plaque – engraved with your choice of commemoration – on a seat of your choice in our state-of-the-art Hall. But hurry, this offer is for a limited time only!

Make your mark on Factory International

Discover the range of benefits and acknowledgements that come with our different support tiers below. Ready to become a Pioneer or Patron or want to find out more? Get in touch on supportus@factoryinternational.org and our team will be happy to help.

Benefits

Tickets and events

  • Enjoy priority booking on all ticketed events at Factory International – so you get the best seats in the house – as well as a second chance to buy for sold-out performances
  • Tickets for Factory International commissions up to a value of £200, with the option to purchase further tickets where available
  • A dedicated Account Manager and booking service for all events at Factory International throughout the year (please note, terms and conditions apply)
  • An invitation for you and a guest to attend the MIF23 VIP Opening Night Party on Festival Square

Acknowledgement and recognition

As a Factory International/MIF23 Pioneer, your gift will be acknowledged:

  • On our website
  • In our MIF23 brochure

Additional benefits

  • You'll receive complimentary programmes for shows attended – so you'll have a memento from each show you attend.

Once in a generation opportunity

  • Join us before 28 Feb 2023 and you'll receive a seat plaque, engraved with your choice of commemoration, on a seat of your choice in our new venue.

How do I become a Pioneer?

You can become a Pioneer for £1,500 annually or £125 monthly. Please contact supportus@factoryinternational.org to find out more.

Benefits

Tickets and events

  • Enjoy priority booking on all ticketed events at Factory International – so you get the best seats in the house – as well as a second chance to buy for sold-out performances
  • Tickets for Factory International commissions up to a value of £500, with the option to purchase further tickets where available
  • Additional booking service for all events, including MIF music performances at Factory International throughout the year (terms and conditions may apply)
  • Four invites to MIF23 VIP Opening Night Party on Festival Square
  • Four invites for exclusive events including:
    • Patron’s Dinner
    • Chairman’s Brunch/Patron’s Reception

Acknowledgement and recognition

As a Factory International/MIF23 Patron, your gift will be acknowledged:

  • Our website
  • In our MIF23 brochure
  • On a centralised acknowledgment board within the new Factory International building, opening Summer 2023

Additional benefits

  • Free programmes to all MIF23 shows.
  • A thank you gift every day you visit MIF23
  • Insight from our Artistic Directors, artists and staff to help you make most of your visits

Once in a generation opportunity

  • Join us before 28 Feb 2023 and you'll receive a seat plaque, engraved with your choice of commemoration, on a seat of your choice in our new venue.

How do I become a Patron?

Join as a Patron from a donation of £5,000 annually or £1,250 quarterly, and help us invent tomorrow together. Please contact supportus@factoryinternational.org to find out more.

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