BECOME A DONOR
JOIN THE MUSIC MOVEMENT
Become part of our musical community and amplify your connection to the artists and sounds you cherish. As a Friend of The Freight, you’ll unlock a suite of exclusive benefits tailored to enhance your experience—whether you contribute $50, $500, or $5,000+.
Your membership isn’t just about perks—it’s a statement that live music matters. Every contribution helps sustain our programming, support artists, and preserve our cherished venue. Join today and enjoy priority ticketing, intimate members-only events, special recognition, and the satisfaction of knowing you’re keeping remarkable music accessible for everyone.
Membership
The Freight thrives thanks to passionate individuals who recognize the vital importance of preserving and celebrating music with deep cultural roots and authentic expressions. Our members and donors make it possible to present an extraordinary range of performers—from local treasures to globally acclaimed artists—whose diverse sounds resonate with audiences from across the Bay Area and beyond.
WHY BECOME A MEMBER
Your membership creates a meaningful connection to the music and artists you love. At every level—from $50 to $5,000 and beyond—you’ll enjoy exclusive benefits designed to enhance your Freight experience:
PRIORITY ACCESS: Be first in line for tickets to sold-out shows during regular presale events
SPECIAL SAVINGS: Enjoy discounts on concerts, classes, and merchandise
MEMBER EVENTS: Attend exclusive receptions and artist meet-and-greets
RECOGNITION: Get acknowledged in annual report, on our website, and on our dedicated donor wall
COMMUNITY: Join a circle of like-minded music lovers who make our work possible
Benefits
($50-$99)
• Enjoy exclusive opportunities to purchase tickets for select shows before the general public
• Receive an annual report of your impact
($100-$299)
• Everything offered to Friends plus…
• 10% discount on Freight classes & workshops
• $2.00 general admission ticket discount to Freight shows
• Recognition on donor wall and annual impact report
• Everything offered to Patrons plus…
• Two complimentary drink tickets
• Access to special events with Freight leadership and artists including all annual preshow receptions, Q&As and workshops
($500-$999)
• Everything offered to Contributors plus…
• 15% discount on Freight merchandise
• Invitation to soundcheck* and photo opp with artist and/or group
($1,000-$2,499)
• Everything offered to Advocates plus…
• Exclusive invitation to annual donor appreciation concert event with reserved seating
LEVEL 1 ($2,500-$4,999)
• Everything offered to Benefactors plus…
• Ability to reserve specific seats, valid one-year from qualifying gift date
• Gift a pair of tickets to another non-profit organization
LEVEL 2 ($5,000-$9,999)
• Everything offered to Music Makers, Level 1 plus…
• Opportunity to enjoy a private 1:1 with an artist and/ or group at a Freight performance*
• Major Donor recognition in impact report
LEVEL 3 ($10,000+)
• Everything offered to Music Makers, Level 2 plus…
• Exclusive invitation to annual Programming Director’s Appreciation event
• Special Sponsorship & Underwriting opportunities, including recognition from the stage, and a private meet & greet with the artist (if available)
• Coffee with Executive Director
* subject to availability and coordinated with The Freight Philanthropy Department
