Association of British Orchestras

Annual Conference

The next ABO conference will take place in London,
hosted by The Southbank Centre, from 4-6 February 2026.

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News and press

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.

UK and EU Music Industry Chiefs Join Forces to Urge Political Leaders to Tear Down Barriers to Touring the EU

Musicians and industry leaders from the UK and Europe have joined forces to demand urgent action to remove the barriers to touring across the EU.

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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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Annual Conference

The next ABO conference will take place in London,
hosted by The Southbank Centre, from 4-6 February 2026.

Find out more