Innovation Founders play a crucial role in making possible exciting new projects and commissions that make our Festival unique. Their support enables us to deliver high-quality artistic experiences that everyone can enjoy. We are grateful to all the Innovation Founders who have contributed to previous editions of the Festival, helping us to continually inspire and engage audiences.

There are three levels of Innovation Founders:

Pioneers
IF you want to help us be at the forefront of commissioning new work for the Festival and have a quest for breaking new ground, you are a Pioneer. We suggest a minimum donation of £3,300 and in return we offer you our dreams - share in the unique and new ideas we are developing with artists to feature as part of the Festival.

Adventurers
IF you want us to bring something extraordinary to Milton Keynes that will make you stop, think and ask ‘how did they do that?’ you are an Adventurer. We suggest a minimum donation of £1,650 and in return we will surprise you.

Explorers
IF you want us to give you a feast of cutting-edge culture, fun and spectacle, you are an Explorer. We suggest a minimum donation of £550 and in return we will make you smile.

To discuss becoming an Innovation Founder, please contact Cat Moore, Executive Director on cat.moore@stables.org or 01908 280831 or download the sign up sheet below.

Innovation Founders: Information Sheet

100.9 KB PDF

We are grateful to our 2023 Innovation Founders:

Pioneers: Dame Ann Limb DBE DL, Jim & Tessa Rice, The Anson Charitable Trust

Adventurers: John & Penny Best, Steve & Ruth Hasson,Laura & Christian Keen, Steve & Louise O'Hara, Francesca Skelton DL & John Skelton, Rupert & Milly Soames

Explorers: Mary Hartley & Peter Hall, Marian Livingstone, Lady Rima & Lord Richard Scott