ABO Annual Conference 29 - 31 January 2020
Conference Theme ‘2020 VISION’ to focus on climate change, Diversity, Inclusion and Social Care over the next decade
News & Press
The State of the UK's Orchestras in 2019
The UK’s orchestral sector has emerged from a decade of financial uncertainty by harnessing vital public investment to perform more international concerts, reach new corners of the globe and develop a resilience which has seen them boost earnings from ticket sales and tours by 23%, a landmark survey reveals today.
ABO Announces 2019/20 cohort for the 'Find Your Way' programme
The Association of British Orchestras has announced the 2018/19 cohort for the 'Find Your Way' programme, with new funding partnership with Help Musicians.
GENERAL ELECTION 2019
The ABO has published guidance for its members on how to encourage their local candidates to give assurances that, should they be elected, they will work to support the UK orchestral sector over the next Parliament. It has also written to the leaders of the three main political parties in the UK, outlining the key issues it wants the new Government to deal with after the General Election on 12 December.
ABO launches Annual Conference in Manchester, 29 -31 January 2020
The ABO Annual Conference is now open for booking. To find out more please view the press release below
ABO announces new cohort of participants on ground-breaking leadership programme ‘Find Your Way’ with support from Help Musicians and the ABO Trust
The ABO has announced it's new cohort of participants on ground-breaking leadership programme ‘Find Your Way’ with support from Help Musicians and the ABO Trust
No Deal Brexit
The ABO has held two No Deal Brexit workshops in London and Manchester to help its members Get Ready for Brexit and held an Immigration Webinar with Alison Hunter of Wesley Gryk. We urge members to look at the ABO’s No Deal Brexit factsheet and view this short video on how to prepare for touring into the EU after a No Deal Brexit.
ABO welcomes new Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
The ABO Director has written to the Rt Hon Nicky Morgan MP to welcome her appointment as Secretary of State at DCMS and urge her to be a strong advocate for our world-leading orchestras.
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