Become a Friend of The Cumnock Tryst

Join our community of music lovers

The Cumnock Tryst brings world-class music to the heart of East Ayrshire, transforming Cumnock into a vibrant cultural hub through our annual festival, year-round concerts, and extensive community engagement programmes. 

Behind every note played and every life touched stands our loyal community of Friends.

"The Cumnock Tryst is not just a festival; it's a meeting place where world-class musicians and local community members come together to create extraordinary musical experiences. Our Friends are the heartbeat of this special connection." – Sir James MacMillan CBE, Artistic Director

Why become a Friend of The Cumnock Tryst?

The Cumnock Tryst relies on a diverse range of funding streams, with our Friends scheme representing a crucial source of sustainable income. By becoming a Friend, you're not just supporting a festival — you're investing in the cultural life of our community and helping to secure our future.

As we embark on delivering our bold strategic plans for the future of The Tryst, the support of our Friends becomes even more vital. Your support helps us to:

• Make all our concerts and activities accessible to everyone, removing financial barriers that might prevent participation

• Offer participation in our Festival Chorus free of charge, ensuring everyone can experience the joy of collective music-making and singing together in a high-quality ensemble

• Continue developing our community engagement work with local schools and groups

• Commission exciting new music from both established and emerging composers

• Bring international artists to Cumnock who might otherwise never perform in rural Scotland

Benefits of Friendship

As a valued Friend of The Cumnock Tryst, you'll enjoy:

• Priority booking for all festival events and year-round concerts

• Advance notification of our programme before public announcements

• Exclusive invitations to Friends' receptions during the festival and throughout the year

• Special online Q&A sessions with Sir James MacMillan and festival artists

• Regular updates about our work and impact

• The satisfaction of knowing you're supporting world-class music in an area where access to high-level cultural opportunities has been historically limited

Become a Friend

Becoming a Friend of The Cumnock Tryst is quick and easy. Simply sign up via our secure GoCardless page using the buttons below.

If you would prefer to complete a paper form, you can download the form here and return it to us by post.

Gift Aid

As a registered charity (SC044068), gifts from UK taxpayers can be made under the Gift Aid Scheme, enabling us to reclaim 25p for every £1 donated at no extra cost to you. This means your £100 donation is actually worth £125 to The Cumnock Tryst.