Liverpool Philharmonic is delighted to announce that Rob Hughes has been named the winner of the 2026–27 Rushworth Composition Prize. Rob is the 11th composer to receive the prize and will be recognised in a special concert of contemporary classical works on Wednesday 25 February at The Tung Auditorium.

For just £10, aspiring music professionals can access one of the most comprehensive music careers events in the UK, packed with expert insight, practical advice and direct access to some of the biggest names in the industry. Sponsored by Sentric, the event welcomes major organisations including BBC, EMI North, UK Music, Universal Music, PPL, PLASA, Adlib and Small Green Shoots, offering attendees rare access to professionals working across every corner of the music industry.

Announced at a live event at London’s Southbank Centre, the Association of British Orchestras (ABO) has awarded Liverpool Philharmonic the Impact Award for Learning and Development for its pioneering In Harmony programme. The award was nominated by peers from across the orchestral sector.

Video Game music is coming out of the console and onto the stage on January 24th 2026 – with the full force of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.

Renowned conductor, Sir Simon Rattle is returning to Liverpool for a very special performance at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.

Whether it’s a present for a loved one, or a chance to spend time with family and friends, Liverpool Philharmonic has Christmas all wrapped up.

After 26 years of service, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra announces the departure of Principal Cello, Jonathan Aasgaard, as he embarks on a new chapter in his career.

Liverpool Philharmonic is delighted to announce the appointment of four musicians into the fourth annual Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Emerging Musicians Fellowship.

Liverpool Philharmonic Hall opens its doors for a free day of live music and celebration on Sunday 28 September.

The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra is delighted to announce the appointment of double bass player Nathan Knight.

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic is delighted to congratulate its Chief Conductor, Domingo Hindoyan on his new appointment as Music Director to the LA Opera which will run concurrently with his ongoing position as Chief Conductor of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic today announces its highly anticipated 2025-26 season. This season marks the 185th anniversary of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic and welcomes new Chief Executive, Vanessa Reed.

From local legends to global sounds, Liverpool Philharmonic is marking the 10th anniversary of the Music Room with a fortnight of specially curated performances, running from Sunday 28 September to Monday 13 October 2025.

The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra is delighted to announce the appointment of violinist Joe Chu-Yu Yang.

With a career that has spanned strategic leadership in corporate communications and marketing, the voluntary and private sectors and local government, Matthew Cooke brings a wealth of experience that will further enrich Liverpool Philharmonic’s mission to support and promote music in Liverpool and beyond.

The largest annual music industry careers event for young people in the North of England is back. Delivered in partnership with leading music organisations including Universal Music, Spotify, UK Music, AdLib, PLASA, LIPA, Revere Arts and LIMF Academy, Music Industry Careers Fest is the perfect opportunity for anyone interested in a career in music to explore the industry, network with professionals, and connect with like-minded individuals.

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic has partnered with UK charity Help Musicians to launch ‘A Symphony of Good Sense’, a pioneering new toolkit designed to support the physical health and wellbeing of orchestral musicians.

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society is delighted to announce that it has appointed Vanessa Reed as its new Chief Executive. She will take up the position on 2 June 2025.

Liverpool Philharmonic is delighted to announce local composer Andrew Barney as the winner of the annual Rushworth Composition Prize.

Paul Hamlyn Foundation has awarded Royal Liverpool Philharmonic a major gift to support music opportunities for children and young people across Liverpool City Region.

The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society has confirmed the appointment of Jernice Easthope, Tom Lewis, and David Lloyd to its Board of Trustees.

Liverpool Philharmonic is delighted to announce that it is offering over 1,200 free concert tickets to local secondary schools in 2024/25.

The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra is delighted to announce the appointment of six new musicians.

On Sunday 6 October, over 1,300 tickets to selected concerts at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall and the Music Room will be available for just £1.

MICHAEL EAKIN OBE is to stand down as Chief Executive Officer of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society in March 2025 after over 16 years leading the organisation.

Liverpool Philharmonic is delighted to announce a new partnership between the British Double Reed Society and their flagship learning and engagement programme, In Harmony Liverpool.

Liverpool Philharmonic is delighted to announce the appointment of four musicians into the third annual Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Emerging Musicians Fellowship.

Liverpool Philharmonic has announced that Alder Hey has become a partner in their groundbreaking Music and Health programme, which uses music to improve the mental and physical health of people in the Liverpool City Region.

After an inspiring first season in Barrow-in-Furness, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra has today announced their programme for 2024/25. Tickets for all concerts are now on sale.

Robert Guy will be joining as conductor of the Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestra from September 2024

Liverpool’s resident Orchestra will spend twelve days in Japan performing seven concerts across the country.

Liverpool Philharmonic welcomes funding from Arts Council England which will be used for improvement works to the stage at Philharmonic Hall.

Buckingham Palace has announced that His Majesty The King has accepted the patronage of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society, Orchestra, and Choir.

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic today announce their highly anticipated 2024/25 season.

The Chair of the Board is now looking to appoint up to four new Trustees to their Board this year.

Four long-standing musicians will be retiring and three new musicians  joining the Orchestra ahead of the upcoming 2023/25 season.

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic is thrilled to announce a new 3-year partnership with The Karlsson Játiva Charitable Foundation after being awarded a grant from the Foundation’s Signatur Programme in support of In Harmony Liverpool.

While Liverpool Philharmonic Hall is temporarily closed this summer for planned improvements to the stage, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra will present seven unique performances at The Tung Auditorium across the summer season.

On Friday 5 July the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and the nation’s premier Beatles group The Bootleg Beatles join forces again in a special concert celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Beatles’ Blue Album.

Liverpool Philharmonic will present its annual Music Industry Careers Fest on Sunday 4 February, 12pm - 6pm, delivered in collaboration with LIMF Academy with support from Culture Liverpool/SIF.

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic’s Chief Executive, Michael Eakin, is being awarded an OBE in The King’s New Year’s Honours list for services to music and to the community in Liverpool.

Students from Liverpool Philharmonic's In Harmony programme will be spreading some Christmas cheer this week with a series of musical performances in the community.

The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra is delighted to announce the appointment of Hannah Mackenzie as Principal Second Trumpet. Her first performance in the role will be Thursday 30 November.

Liverpool Philharmonic is delighted to announce a new three-year partnership with Barrow-in-Furness, an Arts Council England Priority Place.

Liverpool Philharmonic is delighted to announce Sam Kane as the winner of the annual Rushworth Composition Prize.

Liverpool Philharmonic’s Music and Health Programme celebrate its 15th birthday with a series of performances and a joint report with the University of Liverpool on the benefits the programme.

The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra is now accepting applications for the 2024/25 Emerging Musicians Fellowship.

The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra is delighted to announce the appointment of Emma Burgess as Principal Second Clarinet and Helena Mackie as Section Leader Oboe.

This Sunday, come and enjoy the magic of music as Liverpool Philharmonic throws open its doors for a day filled with live music - all for free!

Liverpool Philharmonic is offering over 400 free concert tickets to local secondary schools

Domingo Hindoyan extends his contract as Chief Conductor with Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

Liverpool Philharmonic Announces Emerging Musicians Fellowships 2023/24

Liverpool Philharmonic announces Matthew Hamilton as Director of Choirs and Singing from October 2023.

Liverpool Philharmonic announces new NHS Partnership

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and Chief Conductor Domingo Hindoyan present their 2023/24 season

Applications are now open to young instrumentalists and singers for Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Company to start in September 2023 and work through to July 2024.

Liverpool Philharmonic is accepting applications for the 2023 Rushworth Composition Prize, in association with the Rushworth Foundation.

The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society has confirmed the appointment of Camilla Mankabady and Bryan Johnson to its Board of Trustees.

From folk to power ballads, heavy metal to Europop, Eurovision has it all, and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra is ready to embrace the musical madness when the much-loved Song Contest comes to Liverpool in May.

Liverpool Philharmonic is auctioning off a limited-edition acetate of ‘Happy Xmas (War is Over!)’ by John Lennon, Yoko Ono, the Plastic Ono Band and The Harlem Community Choir. The auction will raise money for Liverpool Philharmonic’s flagship music education programme, In Harmony Liverpool.

The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society has appointed Louise Shepherd CBE and Stephen Gregory to its Board of Trustees.

Esmée Fairbairn Foundation has awarded Liverpool Philharmonic a generous grant of £300,000 over four years to launch two new In Harmony Youth Hubs providing free weekly music tuition for local young people aged 11-18.

Liverpool Philharmonic is very grateful to Arts Council England for the funding awarded to the organisation as part of the 2023-26 Investment Programme

Liverpool Philharmonic is delighted to announce Christopher Cook as the winner of its annual Rushworth Composition Prize.

It is with deep sadness that we have learned that Libor Pešek KBE died yesterday. Please click below to read Liverpool Philharmonic’s full statement.

Following an amazing 38 seasons, Ian Tracey has decided to retire as Chorusmaster of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir in Summer 2023.

The annual Fellowship programme offers four musicians in the early stages of their orchestral careers an immersive experience of life in an orchestra, both on and off the stage.

Liverpool Philharmonic is proud to launch a year-long partnership with Improving Me, which is the women’s health and maternity programme for Cheshire and Merseyside ICB, aiming to improve the experiences of women and children.

Liverpool Philharmonic is delighted to announce that Weightmans has become a corporate sponsor for the 2022/23 season.

French works composed for dance by Debussy, Dukas and Roussel shape Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra’s first album led by Domingo Hindoyan

Everyone at Royal Liverpool Philharmonic sends their deepest sympathies to the Royal Family at this time.

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Liverpool Philharmonic is proud to announce that the Music and Mental Health programme, delivered in partnership with Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust at The Life Rooms, won the President’s Award at the national Festival of Learning awards last week.

Liverpool Philharmonic is delighted to announce the appointment of four musicians who have been selected for the first annual Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Emerging Musicians Fellowship.

David M Robinson (DMR) and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society are pleased to introduce a unique diamond brooch, designed to mark the Platinum Jubilee of HM Queen Elizabeth II.

The Rushworth Composition Prize provides an exceptional range of opportunities for an early-career composer aged 18+ who writes original music, to develop their talent.

Liverpool Philharmonic is delighted to announce Nneka Cummins as the winner of its annual Rushworth Composition Prize.

First season with new Chief Conductor Domingo Hindoyan includes a wide range of repertoire from orchestral blockbusters to music from his native Latin America.