The People's Orchestra

In recognition of our community engagement and support efforts during the national lockdowns as well as hosting socially-distanced performances throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we were notified that we were to receive the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service - the [READ MORE]

At TPO Bridge, we do more than just offer work placements to help people find work. Often, those who require our services just need a little guidance to refine the ways they present themselves to potential employers. This was [READ MORE]

FS’s story: how a Kickstart placement became a new beginning At The People’s Orchestra, our Positive Futures and Back to Work programmes exist to do more than fill placements — they are designed to restore confidence, routine, and real routes [READ MORE]

Following the spirit of our orchestra name and providing access to the arts for all, The People's Orchestra Charity launched 'The People's Show Choir' - a community network of singers who come together to share their joy in music-making [READ MORE]

Inside Out Concert was held in the foyer of Symphony Hall in Birmingham where our conductor went missing! Or rather, they handed over the reins... to the audience! This one was an experimental type of concert - instead of [READ MORE]

The Work: One take, two continents — how The People’s Orchestra helped Birmingham steal the 2018 Commonwealth Games handover There are big televised moments that look effortless — and then there are the ones where you can feel the risk [READ MORE]