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A dad-of-five confused by tax and Universal Credit has been helped to gain an extra £1.6K a month to support his family. Self-employed barber Shahid Qurbani contacted The People’s Orchestra’s(TPO) Benefits Advice Centre after a letter arrived about his tax. [READ MORE]

How does local business sponsorship impact community orchestras? In today’s economy, many orchestras struggle to secure the funding needed for rehearsals and concerts. This blog post will explore the role of local business sponsorships in strengthening community orchestras, the advantages [READ MORE]

Are you struggling to find dedicated volunteers for your orchestra? You're not alone—many ensembles face this challenge. In this guide on effective strategies for orchestra volunteer recruitment, you'll learn about identifying your volunteer needs, creating a solid recruitment plan, and [READ MORE]

The People’s Orchestra (TPO) volunteers are a vital part of this organisation making it as strong as it is today. That’s why it meant so much when the TPO was hand-picked for The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. This national [READ MORE]

A ground-breaking community orchestra is giving the genre an overhaul to attract more under-represented musicians of colour from areas starved of money for the arts. Bollywood tunes are replacing Beethoven and Motown is the soundtrack instead of Mozart at refreshing [READ MORE]

The People’s Orchestra (TPO) is far more than just creating music as it is playing an even more vital role in the community during the cost of living crisis. As a support network to improve lives in the Midlands and [READ MORE]