Association of British Orchestras

The ABO represents the collective interests of professional orchestras, youth ensembles and the wider classical music industry throughout the UK.

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Connecting

The ABO connects member to member and the wider industry through networking opportunities, keeping them well-informed and up-to-date with best practice to help build resilience and financial sustainability

Championing

The ABO champions British orchestras and the wider membership, raising their profile and influence with key stakeholders and the British public, through political engagement, media, social networks and stakeholder bulletins.

Developing

The ABO helps develop the skills and knowledge of its members’ staff, including providing and signposting to high quality professional development opportunities for all tiers of management and musicians.

ABO Conference App

The ABO has launched its new conference app, with the schedule, delegate list, speaker biographies and more information about the conference.

No Deal Brexit

The ABO has held two No Deal Brexit workshops in London and Manchester to help its members Get Ready for Brexit and held an Immigration Webinar with Alison Hunter of Wesley Gryk. We urge members to look at the ABO’s No Deal Brexit factsheet and view this short video on how to prepare for touring into the EU after a No Deal Brexit.

Annual Conference

The next conference will be held in Manchester from 29-31 January 2020,

hosted by The Hallé and BBC Philharmonic

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