ABO Welcomes UK Government Investment in Culture
The Association of British Orchestras (ABO) welcomes Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy’s announcement today, of additional in investment in cultural venues and creative skills.
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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
A statement from The Musicians' Union and the Association of British Orchestras on culture change in classical music
The MU and ABO are working jointly to ensure the UK's orchestra sector has a bright future. The sector faces multiple challenges, particularly in the face of a real terms reduction in public funding in many cases, whether national or local. But this is also a time of evolution and opportunity.
ABO Welcomes Launch of Sexual Harassment Toolkit for Orchestras
The Association of British Orchestras (ABO) today welcomes the launch of a new toolkit to support orchestra managers and those with HR responsibilities to prevent sexual harassment in the music industry, developed by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) and the Independent Society of Musicians (ISM).
ABO Welcomes Prime Minister Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer’s New Government
The ABO welcomes Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer as the UK’s Prime Minister and sets out the hopes and expectations of the UK’s orchestral sector from the new Labour Government.
New Survey from the Association of British Orchestras Reveals Majority of Britons Turn to Classical Music for Life’s Big Moments
ABO Welcomes Permanent Extension to Higher Rate of Orchestra Tax Relief
The Association of British Orchestras (ABO) has strongly welcomed the permanent extension of the higher 45% rate of Orchestra Tax Relief, announced in today’s Spring Budget statement.
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