The Zimbelstern Foundation

The Zimbelstern Foundation is a bold new entity in the New Zealand music scene. Taking the pipe organ as its starting point, the Foundation aims to build audiences for, and broaden the appeal of, this complex and fascinating instrument by breaking down barriers and creating new ways for people to interact with this “King of Instruments”. The Foundation’s aims are:

to create and promote opportunities for artists from New Zealand and overseas to give public performances in order to advance education in and public appreciation of the organ,

to promote a range of other musical experiences and opportunities primarily in (but not limited to) the Wellington region for the benefit of the wider community,

to encourage the use of the Foundation's facilities or services to enable artists to reach their full potential. The Zimbelstern Foundation is spearheaded by a strong team of key players in the New Zealand music scene. It will engage with other organisations to promote new experiences, pursue excellence and diversity in performance and enthuse the next generation of music lovers. Activities planned for this year include family friendly concerts, an organ series featuring national and international performers and support for young emerging organ players. The Foundation is a charitable trust registered under the Charitable Trusts Act 1957 (registration number CC53621). It will rely heavily on the generosity of funders, partners, benefactors and friends to enable the Foundation to succeed in its aims. You can make a one-off contribution or establish a regular donation to the Foundation by direct credit through your bank into the Foundation’s account: A/c no: 12-3141-0278755-00. Your donation of $5 or more is eligible for a tax rebate of 33.33%, up to the level of your taxable income. We will email you a tax deductible receipt once we receive your donation

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