FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Orchestra - Caught on Camera

Watch the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra perform an epic public tribute to Ozzy Osbourne

Ozzy the Bull looks on as the CBSO play a Black Sabbath classic

Metal Hammer · Jul 23, 2025

“We’d smoke a little dope then wander round Heathrow Airport at night. All these hums, knocks, and noises coming from behind locked doors – the whole airport was a musical instrument”: Penguin Cafe Orchestra’s prog credentials

Simon Jeffes described his musical pursuit of the precious irrational as “imaginary folklore.” His work intrigued Brian Eno and has lasted long beyond his lifetime. But was it prog?

Louder · Jul 8, 2025

“If only we could hand out Michelin Stars for guitar-building”: JWJ Parlour Select, Orchestra Select and Slope Shoulder Select review

This acoustic trio hails from UK-based JWJ’s Select Series, essentially guitars made to a spec that luthier Rich Jones would choose himself. Let’s see how they measure up

Guitar World · Feb 9, 2025

Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland to play Carnegie Hall in New York as part of out sell-out concert series

The concert series celebrates their work and achievements in promoting peace, unity and tolerance on the island of Ireland since their foundation in 1995. Significantly, the concerts will also mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.

Irish Mirror · Jan 20, 2023

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra to hold an evening of Eurovision classics

The orchestra will embrace the biggest anthems Eurovision has to offer

Liverpool Echo · Dec 1, 2022

The songs chosen by orchestras and choirs around the country as tributes to the Queen

The works of English composers were tribute favourites

Evening Standard · Sep 16, 2022

Home Office agrees to waive £18k visa fees for Ukrainian orchestra set to perform at BBC Proms

The Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra will enter the UK for free after the Standard and Labour MP Barbara Keeley highlighted the issue earlier this month

Evening Standard · Jun 30, 2022

Home Office urged to waive £18k visa fees for Ukrainian orchestra set to perform at BBC Proms

The Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra, comprised of refugees and top musicians, face a struggle to raise funds despite playing in Europe for free

Evening Standard · Jun 10, 2022

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra announces huge events for 2022/23 season

There's a wide range of events planned for the 2022/23 season

Liverpool Echo · May 19, 2022