General Election Update

The ABO’s public affairs consultants Connect Communications have produced a briefing summarising the key statements and policy proposals contained in the Conservative, Labour, Liberal Democrat, SNP and Plaid Cymru manifestos.

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RPS/ABO Salomon Prize 2017

London Symphony Orchestra violinist Lennox Mackenzie has been awarded the RPS/ABO Salomon Prize for orchestral musicians for his “innate ability, love of music, generosity of spirit” and his “wisdom, strength of character, good judgement and diplomacy that has served the LSO well over so many years”.

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General Election Statement

To maintain our success in the global industry, the orchestral sector requires support from the next Government. This is why the ABO is calling on all political parties to commit to supporting Britain’s orchestral sector in their 2017 General Election manifesto.

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ABO Awards 2017

The ABO Conference dinner on 26 January 2017 saw the presentation of ABO Awards and the ABO/Rhinegold Awards for Orchestra Manager, Concert Hall Manager and Artist Manager of the Year.

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The State of Britain's Orchestras in 2016

The ABO has published its latest statistics on British orchestras. The report shows the phenomenal achievements of the nation’s leading orchestras as they delivered more than 4,000 concerts and reached almost 5 million attendees and 900,000 children and young people amidst a 5% drop in total income.

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PRS Foundation announces the Resonate pieces chosen by UK orchestras receiving support

UK orchestras to champion 11 of the best pieces of British orchestral music from the past 25 years through PRS Foundation’s Resonate programme.

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ABO Conference 2017

The annual Association of British Orchestras (ABO) conference, the UK’s leading classical music forum, will this year be hosted by the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO), with Principal Media Partner Classic FM, and Print Media Partner Rhinegold Publishing, bringing together delegates from every part of the sector.

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