Association of British Orchestras

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, the media, social networks and stakeholder bulletins. We track and influence the development of cultural policy from the European Union, UK government, local government and devolved administrations, and advocate the value of public and private investment in the orchestral sector.

#AnOrchestraInEverySchool

Support the ABO's campaign and join us in celebrating the Power of Connection of classical music and the joy that it brings to our everyday lives.

The Power of Connection of Classical Music Campaign

On 21st May 2024, the Association of British Orchestras, along with its over 200 members, launched a bold three-year-long nationwide public engagement campaign to celebrate the power and value of classical music and the UK’s orchestras.

Awards

As the representative body for the UK’s orchestras and the wider music ecology around them, each year the Association of British Orchestras (ABO) celebrates the dedication, inspiration and achievements of the people who work in our sector through the ABO Award and ABO Impact Awards (previously ABO Annual Awards).

Annual Conference

The next ABO conference will take place in Birmingham from 3-5 February 2027.