Association of British Orchestras

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

An Orchestra In Every School Members area Events

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.

News and press

UK Orchestras create Summer of Music Making for children and young people around the country

ABO’s #AnOrchestrainEverySchool initiative is highlighting music making opportunities over the summer holidaysABO pledges live music making experiences to over one million children and young people in the UKWhile schools are out for the summer, there are lots of ways children & young people can experience live music making

ABO Welcomes Creative Industries Sector Plan

The Association of British Orchestras has welcomed the Creative Industries Sector Plan, published last week as part of UK Government’s Industrial Strategy.

ABO Responds to UK Government Spending Review

The ABO expressed concern at further real terms cuts to cultural budgets following Chancellor Rachel Reeve’s Spending Review announcement today.

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Member Events

Member Events are one of the ABO's key services that are most valued by members. We run a variety of webinars, symposia, networking events and roundtables, both online and in-person throughout the year.

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