Brass quintets aged 18-30 can apply to take part in the Philip Jones International Brass Ensemble Competition, 13-18 July 2026 at @royalbirmcons.bsky.social. With prizes of up to £6,000, find out more and apply by 1 March 2026 here: pjbe.org

The RPS Ambache Fund offers grants of up to £5,000 for UK music-makers looking to centre historic women composers in their programming, and connect audiences to their extraordinary music worth hearing. Find out more and apply by 31 March: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/rps_today/ne...

Have you listened to RPS Young Artist Award-winner @lottebettsdean.bsky.social's recent release 'Everything You've Ever Lived' yet? The album is a collaboration with guitarist Dimitris Soukaras, recorded with @delphianrecords.com - some perfect weekend listening! orcd.co/everythingev...

On Thursday 12 March, we'll be at @southbankcentre.bsky.social's Queen Elizabeth Hall for the #RPSAwards, celebrating UK classical music. With special guests, inspirational stories, and live music, tickets are available from £10 (plus venue fees) via: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/awards/rps_m...

Join 2026 RPS Composer George Stevenson and 2023 RPS Composer Michael Betteridge @mbetteridge.bsky.social on Saturday 15 November, for new music written as part of @brittensinfonia.bsky.social's Magnum Opus programme. Find out more and book via: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/whats_on/geo...

We were so pleased to welcome so many RPS Members, music-makers and music-lovers to an exclusive screening of The Choral last night! We’re so grateful to our friends at Sony Pictures UK for their support and generosity in making the event happen. (1/4)

Our weekend listening recommendation? The Hermes Experiment's recent @delphianrecords.com release 'Tree', featuring music by RPS Composer @fergushallmusic.bsky.social. 'Look what I found' was commissioned by the RPS as part of the RPS Composers programme. www.delphianrecords.com/collections/...

Applications are open until Tuesday 31 March for the RPS Ambache Fund, offering grants of up to £5,000 to support performers, ensembles, venues and festivals putting music by historic women composers at the heart of their programming. Find out more: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/performers/r...

We are delighted to announce almost £50,000 of grants awarded through the RPS Thea Musgrave Fund, supporting composers and performers dedicated to contemporary music. You can find out more about this year's grants recipients here: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/rps_today/ne... (1/4)

A warm welcome to Swaledale Festival, joining the RPS as an Advance Corporate Member. Based in the three most northerly Yorkshire Dales, this annual festival celebrates music and arts alongside the extraordinary landscape and rich history of its home. www.swalefest.org

Public booking for the 2026 #RPSAwards is now open! You can book tickets from £10 (plus venue fees) to join us for 'the biggest night in UK classical music’ (The Sunday Times), Thursday 12 March at @southbankcentre.bsky.social's Queen Elizabeth Hall: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/awards/rps_m...

Applications for @soundandmusic.bsky.social's In Motion programme close on Monday 3 November! Sound and Music strongly encourage applications from under-represented composers, and offer access support to submit an application. Find out more on their website: soundandmusic.org/programmes/i...

There's still a few tickets for our exclusive screening of Alan Bennett's 'The Choral', with Q&A with Alexander Armstrong, Nicholas Hytner, Natalie Murray Beale and @hilaryjcampbell.bsky.social. Join us Monday 3 November at The Ham Yard Hotel, London: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/whats_on/the...

Limited tickets available for a very special screening of Alan Bennett's new major motion-picture, The Choral! 6.45pm Monday 3 Nov The Ham Yard Hotel, London W1D 7DT £50 including champagne reception and canapés. royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/whats_on/the...

We love sharing musical discoveries and musicians' stories with RPS Members in our magazine. Last year, we explored the life and work of composer Stephen Dodgson, one of the earliest winners of the RPS Composition Prize. Read the full article here: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/assets/files...

2024 RPS Inspiration Award winners and RPS Corporate Members Derwent Brass will come together with Southwell Choral Society on for a remembrance concert featuring Faure's Requiem on 15 November at @southwellminster.bsky.social. Find out more and book: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/whats_on/der...

Announcing our presenters for the 2026 RPS Awards: BBC Radio 3’s Georgia Mann and @petroc.bsky.social! We’ll be at @southbankcentre.bsky.social's Queen Elizabeth Hall on Thursday 12 March 2026, celebrating musical achievements across the UK: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/awards/rps_m... 🧵

Announcing the 2026 RPS Composers! We are excited to commission eight composers writing engaging new music for audiences nationwide. We look forward to sharing their stories and invite you to discover more of their music. 🧵 (1/4) royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/rps_today/ne...

The RPS Conversation yesterday brought together music-lovers and music-makers to share their passions and convictions, reflecting on the national conversation around classical music. Thank you to all who joined us, reminding us all why classical music is so worth talking about.

Join our friends and RPS Corporate Member Reigate and Redhill Choral Society at St Mary's Church, Reigate for Handel's Messiah on Sat 15 November. They'll be joined by Surrey Pro Musica Orchestra and soloists supported by the Josephine Baker Trust. royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/whats_on/rrc...

Our friend and RPS Advance Corporate Member Ruth Cooper-Dickson has a range of wellbeing events coming up this Autumn: including a Beyond the Grief masterclass on 27 October, a Calm with Coops breathwork session in November, and grief awareness week in December. ruthcooperdickson.com/breathwork-w...

Introducing the RPS Ambache Fund, supporting performers, ensembles, venues and festivals to put exceptional yet overlooked music by historic women composers at the heart of their programming. Applications are open until 31 March 2026. royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/rps_today/ne...

There are still a few tickets left for The RPS Conversation, 1-6pm on Tuesday 14 October at London's Rich Mix. It's a chance for music-lovers and music-makers to connect, refresh your outlook, and talk about the music you love – find out more here: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/whats_on/the...

RPS Composer @robertlaidlow.bsky.social's cosmic tone poem 'Exoplanets' will receive its first performance by the @lporchestra.bsky.social on 29 November at @southbankcentre.bsky.social. A collaboration with astrophysicists, Robert translates their inspiring research into musical ideas.

Applications for the Philip Jones International Brass Ensemble Competition are open until 1 March 2026. Brass quintets aged 18-30 can apply to take part in the competition, which takes place 13-18 July 2026 with prizes of up to £6,000. Find out more on their website here: pjbe.org

Last night we welcomed professional friends and contacts to meet the 2025 RPS Composers @ambleskuse.bsky.social, Arthur Keegan, Cameron Biles-Liddell, Derri Joseph Lewis, @emilyhazrati.bsky.social, Lisa Robertson, Sasha Scott and @zdscomposer.bsky.social whom we've supported across the year. (1/2)

There are just a few days left to apply for the RPS Instrumental Prizes, offering grants to help outstanding young musicians establish their careers. Find out more and apply by 11am on Monday 6 October here: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/performers/r...

A warm welcome to @rsno.bsky.social joining the RPS as an Advance Corporate Member. One of Europe's leading orchestras, RSNO inspires, educates and entertains across Scotland and beyond through their performances, recordings and engagement programmes. Find out more here: www.rsno.org.uk

A thrilling premiere of RPS Composer and @ycatrust.bsky.social Composer Fellow Fergus Hall’s new piece at @wigmore-hall.org.uk today. Mapping turbulent tides, Three Hours After High Water was performed by RPS Henderson Chamber Ensemble Award-winners and YCAT artists Fibonacci Quartet.

We are pleased to announce four projects supported by the RPS Drummond Lockyer Fund for Dance, fostering collaboration between composers and choreographers to bring new works to the stage: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/rps_today/ne... Read more about the projects we are supporting below... (1/6)

On Wednesday 15 October, you can join RPS Corporate Members Notable for a journey through love, lust, and mischief in opera, in a salon style concert at the Royal Kennel Club. Find out more at: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/whats_on/not...

'Ghost Dances' by RPS Composer Cameron Biles-Liddell will be performed by @liverpoolphil.bsky.social's Ensemble 10:10 at the Tung Auditorium on Wednesday 8 October.You can find out more and book tickets for the premiere here: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/whats_on/cam... (1/2)

A delight to hear the premiere of Oliver Leith's assertive and atmospheric miniatures 'The Folly at Dirge Hill', deftly performed by Anastasia Kobekina‬ today at @wigmore-hall.org.uk. We are grateful to an anonymous donor for their support in making this RPS commission possible.

There’s still time for you to join us and be part of The RPS Conversation on Tuesday 14 October – a unique event at London's Rich Mix for anyone who makes music, works in music, or simply loves music. Find out more and book on our website: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/whats_on/the...

We're looking forward to the premiere of a new work by RPS Composer Fergus Hall at @wigmore-hall.org.uk on 30 September. 'Three Hours After High Water' was written by Fergus for the RPS Henderson Chamber Ensemble Award-winning Fibonacci Quartet, in his role as @ycatrust.bsky.social Composer Fellow.

The acclaimed Icelandic pianist Víkingur Ólafsson received the RPS Gold Medal onstage at @southbankcentre.bsky.social's Royal Festival Hall last night in the opening concert of the @philharmonialondon.bsky.social season. Read the full story here (1/2): royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/rps_today/ne...

Join the RPS and Martin Randall Travel on Tuesdays from 28 October, for a series of insightful conversations with leading contemporary British composers inspired by visual arts: Anna Clyne, Edmund Finnis and Errollyn Wallen. Find out more and book: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/whats_on/com...

Applications for the RPS Instrumental Prizes are open until 6 October, offering grants to help outstanding young musicians establish their careers. Click through to discover each prize, and visit our website to find out more and apply: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/performers/r...

Nominations for the 2026 #RPSAwards have now closed. Huge thanks to RPS Members and colleagues across the classical music profession who have shared their favourites with us! Stay tuned for shortlists, and join us at London's @southbankcentre.bsky.social on 12 March to discover the winners!

Join RPS Composer @emilyhazrati.bsky.social on Thursday 23 October for the premiere of her new song cycle, commissioned by @oxfordsong.bsky.social as their Associate Composer: ‘Book of Queens’. Find out more and book via: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/whats_on/emi...

Last chance to nominate for the 2026 #RPSAwards! Nominations close at 10am, this Wednesday 24 September. Let us know which inspirational individuals, groups and initiatives in classical music have inspired you this year via our website: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/rps_today/ne... (1/3)

The 2025 #RPSAwards told a story of classical music-making across the UK we can all be proud of. We're now gearing up for our 2026 celebration at @southbankcentre.bsky.social, and we need to know your favourites! You can nominate via our website: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/rps_today/ne... (1/2)

Our friends and RPS Corporate Members @thecbso.bsky.social kicked off their 2025-26 season this week! With plenty more musical gems to come, you can find out more and book via their website: cbso.co.uk

Have you booked your place for the RPS Conversation next month? Join us at London's Rich Mix on 14 October for a rewarding conversation about the music we love so dearly, and its resonance in the world. Find out more and book your place on our website: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/whats_on/the...

On Thursday 16 October Fenella Humphreys launches her @wigmore-hall.org.uk residency, with music from three centuries including the premiere of 'Tracing' by RPS Award-winner Sally Beamish, and 'Phantasy' by Dorothy Howell, a composer so worth discovering. www.wigmore-hall.org.uk/whats-on/202...

Today we announce over £48,000 in grants to support young musicians from across the UK through RPS Instrument Purchase Grants and RPS Isserlis Scholarships to study abroad. Discover the musicians we are supporting here: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/rps_today/ne... (1/5)

RPS Corporate Members Leith Hill Music Festival welcome singers to their next 'Come and Sing' day, Bach's St. John Passion on Saturday 11 October. Led by Neil Ferris, the day will include highlights from the oratorio. Find out more on our website: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/whats_on/lei...

An evening at the edge of the seat at Shoreditch Town Hall for Stefano Ancora and Frank’s Requardt’s exciting new show 'Anatomy of Survival', supported by the RPS Drummond Lockyer Fund for Dance. You can also catch it on the 23 and 24 Sep at The Place: theplace.org.uk/events/autum...

Did you know that there are 11 different categories you can nominate in for the 2026 #RPSAwards? You can read more about the different categories and what is eligible in each, and let us know your favourites by 24 September on our website: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/rps_today/ne...

'Folds on Folds' by RPS Composer @jasperdommett.bsky.social has its premiere today, performed by @hebridesensemble.bsky.social and Rebecca Afonwy Jones at Lammermuir Festival. The song cycle, commissioned by the RPS, is inspired by a love of sewing: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/whats_on/jas...