ABO
  • Welcome

    Welcome to the Association of British Orchestras website

    The ABO is the national body representing the collective interests of professional orchestras throughout the UK and you can find details of all our members on this site, orchestral facts and information as well as the latest news and comment on the issues that affect British orchestras.

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  • News story

    ABO Honours Scottish Composer James MacMillan in Night of Awards

    Classical Music Industry also celebrates the work of three top managers with ABO/Rhinegold Awards for Orchestra Manager, Concert Hall Manager and Artist Manager of the Year.

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    ABO Conference 2012

     

    18 to 20 January saw three intensive days of conferencing for delegates from across the classical music industry.

    Click here to view presentations and the conference archive

Events

The ABO offers a varied programme of events and training courses both for ABO members and the sector as a whole.

Events include our Annual Conference , Spring series of Specialist Manager Meetings, and Brass Tacks.

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ABO Conference

conference title pageThe 2012 Annual Conference took place in Liverpool hosted by the RLPO from 18 - 20 January 2012.

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Healthy Orchestra Charter

The Healthy Orchestra Charter is run in partnership with the Musicians' Benevolent Fund. 

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