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
.

News and press

Michael Eakin OBE, Chief Executive of the of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society, Honoured at the Association of British Orchestras Awards 2025

The Association of British Orchestras Launches #AnOrchestraInEverySchool at Annual Conference

On 5th February 2025, the ABO launches a new #AnOrchestraInEverySchool initiative at its annual conference #AnOrchestraInEverySchool highlights the transformative power and value of a high quality music education for all young people The initiative is part of the ABO’s #MusicThatMovesYou public campaign, which celebrates the impact of UK orchestras in our everyday lives, cultural heritage, communities and economy

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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
.