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Become a Friend of the IVC

Young singers need your support!

Thanks to the IVC, ‘s-Hertogenbosch has become well-known as a city for young singers to develop their careers. Without the support of our dedicated Friends, these careers might not have been realised.

Give young singers the support they need — and receive something beautiful in return each year. Most importantly, help the IVC continue building a vibrant artistic future for well-deserving talent.

Become a Friend on your own, or together with your partner or a friend.
Level of support include: Friendship from €75 per person and €100 for two people.
Club Crescendo membership starts at €250 per person and €400 for two.

Would you like to become a Friend of the IVC or receive more information about the different options? Send an email to Ariane Hofman: hofman@www.ivc.nu or fill out the form on this page. Ariane will contact you with more information about becoming a Friend.

Friends mean the world to us!

As a Friend you:

  • help young singers in the next step of their careers while enjoying the festive and inspirational spirit of the competition.
  • become a member of the IVC family and are invited to exclusive Friend events.
  • are invited for a yearly Friends ‘borrel’ with drinks and bitterballen!
  • are a part of the Friends Prize that is awarded during the competition.
  • receive exclusive discounts when you donate from the Club Crescendo level of higher. 

Donations: your yearly deductible

The IVC Foundation is recognized by the Netherlands Tax Administration (Belastingdienst) as a cultural ANBI. This means donations to the IVC Foundation are tax deductive and the Foundation does not pay an inheritance or ‘gift tax’. You privately funded gift, should you commit to a minimum 5 years of donation, can be deducted at 125% its worth from your income tax. The same remains true for smaller donations. 

Leave a legacy gift in a way that suits you.

There are several ways to continue supporting the International Vocal Competition even after your passing.
If you are considering this, you are welcome to contact Ariane Hofman for advice: hofman@www.ivc.nu

About the Friends of the IVC

The International Vocal Competition ’s-Hertogenbosch Foundation held its first competition in 1954. Since then, the IVC has grown into an internationally renowned vocal competition with local, national, and international appeal, attracting singers from all over the world to ’s-Hertogenbosch.

The IVC organizes an annual competition, masterclasses, and concerts, offering young talent valuable performance opportunities and support for their future careers.

To continue realizing these activities, a solid financial foundation and continuity of funding are essential.

The Friends of the International Vocal Competition Foundation was established in 2008. The Friends play a vital role: thanks to their donations, the Annual IVC Friends Prize is awarded, and new initiatives can be funded.

Friends of the IVC Board

  • Jef Oomen, chairman
  • Guus Breijder, treasurer
  • Jos Crusio
  • Annelies Hermens
  • Hans Pernet

ANBI-information Friends of the IVC Foundation

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