Oracle Launches $10 Million Partnership With the Nashville Symphony

Oracle, the multinational technology company, has announced a $10 million investment in the Nashville Symphony. This cash injection will form a strategic partnership between the ensemble and the tech giant.

Background:

• On September 29, the Nashville Symphony suspended its 2026/27 season, stating that “For too long, our costs and our revenue have been out of balance.”

• Almost all programming was canceled, and all 77 musicians were furloughed.

• Larry Ellison, Founder of Oracle, recently invested $40.4 billion in the merger between Paramount and Warner Bros., overseen by his son, David Ellison.

• This partnership represents another significant investment in the arts.

What’s next:

• Oracle’s money will allow the season to continue as originally planned.

• The press release did not state any stipulations that came with the investment, simply that it would “help sustain the Nashville Symphony and keep the music playing as the organization restructures."

• Oracle is currently building a new headquarters in Nashville.

What they said:

• Mark Tillinger, President and CEO, Nashville Symphony: "Oracle's commitment is a lifeline for the Nashville Symphony and the community we serve. Oracle's partnership gives us the ability to bring our musicians and our music back to the stage, and it gives us momentum as we build toward a stronger, more sustainable long-term future. We're immensely grateful for Oracle's belief in the Nashville Symphony."

• Clay Magouyrk, CEO, Oracle: "Nashville is a city that understands how music can bring people together. We are part of this community and understand how important cultural institutions like this are to the residents of Nashville. As Oracle builds its new headquarters on Nashville's East Bank, we are here to help solve the community's problems and ensure Nashville remains a vibrant place to live and work for generations to come."