Join us in making a difference
For over 60 years, the Netherlands Wind Ensemble (NBE) has been performing music of all kinds and sizes with the greatest possible energy and joy of playing. The NBE addresses subjects that are close to its heart. Music is the universal language through which social themes are brought to the forefront. In doing so, the NBE follows its own recognizable yet surprising course. To be able to continue creating these programs, now and in the future, your support is urgently needed, now more than ever. Join the dedicated group of donors and sponsors.
Donate and contribute to the NBE programs. Programs that seek cultural and social connections, explore surprising combinations with other genres, are rooted in current affairs, and contribute to the education of young talent.
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“Embarking on a new path together, with creativity and connection. That’s what we stand for — and we can really use your help to make it happen.”
Brandt Attema, Artistic Director NBE
NBE’s Lotgenoten
Year after year, the NBE continues to captivate audiences with fresh, original programs. As if it’s second nature, the ensemble constantly brings together unexpected musical genres and showcases soloists the world didn’t know it was missing. The annual New Year’s Concert at The Concertgebouw is the ultimate highlight – a celebration of creativity, connection, and pure musical joy. But the NBE does more than make extraordinary music. Time and again, it shows us what kind of world we could live in if different cultures came together in harmony. To keep performing at this level – and to keep dreaming big – a group of around 150 passionate fans has been supporting the NBE since 2005.
Proudly calling themselves “De Lotgenoten”, each member lends the Blazers a helping hand through an annual tax-deductible donation of €1,250. Thanks to the Dutch “Geefwet,” this equals a net amount of about €450 to €600. The NBE’s Kindred Spirits Foundation is officially recognized with ANBI charitable status.
But their connection goes far beyond financial support. Many of the Lotgenoten actively advise and assist the Blazers, sharing ideas, expertise, and enthusiasm. And because true love goes both ways, the NBE embraces its donors with warmth and gratitude – often celebrating together through music and friendship.
Becoming a Lotgenoot?
Would you like to learn more or join the Lotgenoten community? Send us a message at lotgenoten@nbe.nl, we’d love to welcome you!
contact usRegular donations
With a regular donation, you commit to the NBE for a longer period of time. This has advantages not only for us, but also for you. There are also advantages to making a one-off donation to the NBE.
More information?
If you would like to know more about supporting the NBE or supporting a specific project, please contact Elena van Slogteren or Mieke Verdegaal.
Donate
You can support the NBE directly via this donation form. You can also do so via Tikkie or by transferring your donation to Stichting Nederlands Blazers Ensemble (Dutch Wind Ensemble Foundation) at IBAN NL13 ABNA 0433 678 402, stating “ single donation”.
Business partners
Support from the business community is indispensable to the Netherlands Wind Ensemble. This support enables us to continue to play a pioneering role in the field of cultural and social entrepreneurship and talent and education development. As a corporate partner of the NBE, you are involved in the artistic, cultural and social connections that the NBE creates in its performances. Our programmes are embedded in current events. This involvement permeates all branches of our activities and comes together in the annual and high-profile New Year’s Concert. Professionalism, excellent quality and connection are always central.
Through music, the NBE offers its corporate partners the opportunity to strengthen existing relationships or to establish new ones and enjoy inspiring performances.
Becoming a business partner is possible at various levels and offers unique opportunities in the field of tailor-made concerts, receptions, meetings and talent programmes. You can become a partner in a special project such as the New Year’s Concert, jongNBEregionaal, the international projects “Made in” or the NBE talent and education programme. We are happy to help you decide which partnership suits you best.
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Named Fund
With a Named Fund, you can provide personalised and structural support for the NBE’s performances and projects. You can choose a specific purpose, such as classical programming, education and talent programmes, composing with young people, international exchange programmes, or any other project that is important to you. As a donor, you decide on the name of the fund.
The NBE will be happy to help you decide which cause best suits your ambition within the NBE’s objectives. As a beneficiary of a Named Fund, we will be happy to involve you in developments and keep you informed of the ins and outs of your chosen project.
For more information or to make an appointment, please contact Mieke Verdegaal, relationship management, at mv@nbe.nl
Bequests
The Netherlands Wind Ensemble (NBE) has been a phenomenon in the Dutch musical landscape for over sixty years. With around eighty performances a year, the ensemble is known nationally and internationally as an innovator in classical music programming. Every performance tells a story. On the one hand, we play beautiful pieces from the “great” repertoire of famous composers such as Mahler, Bach, Beethoven and Mozart with great love and dedication. On the other hand, we passionately embrace a colourful group of fellow musicians from the neighbourhood or from another part of the world.
We love to connect all styles of music. In every performance, we try to use the power of all those beautiful notes to tell our audience a story. A story that moves, amazes and touches your heart.
Young talent is the future. We believe it is extremely important that new generations continue to be introduced to music. In recent years, we have encouraged thousands of children and young people to compose their own music and make music together.
Our role as an inspiration is becoming increasingly important, especially now that music education in primary and secondary schools is becoming increasingly scarce. Involving the new generation in the world of music is not only a matter of passion but also of pure necessity.
More information?
A donation or bequest is a special way to express your connection with the NBE. Your support contributes to performances that connect cultures and safeguards education and talent development programmes for the future. Every contribution is more than welcome! Would you like more information about bequests or donations? You can request information or contact Mieke Verdegaal personally on 020 – 6237806, mv@nbe.nl.
We will be happy to discuss the possibilities with you.
“Anyone who doubts the future should go to a performance by the Netherlands Wind Ensemble. The musicians of the NBE not only provide a fantastic listening experience: life and love, that is what their music is all about.”
