We create unforgettable musical experiences through our genre-defying live shows, and now, through our pioneering artist development programme, we're creating long-lasting change too

We are a fearless collective of disabled and non-disabled musicians: a platform that pushes the boundaries of music-making to create art with passion and purpose. 

With a diverse ensemble led by the remarkable vision of our artistic director Charles Hazlewood, our performances are a fusion of emotion, innovation, and intrepid artistry. Behind the scenes, we focus on developing careers, building confidence, and fostering collaboration to inspire a fierce ambition and excellence that matches our artistic programme. 

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  1. Rylan Gleave selected for the PRS Foundation New Music Biennial 2025

    25 March 2025
    The composer and Paraorchestra Alumni Fund recipient will premiere a new live show this Summer as part of the award.
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  2. Paraorchestra win the Ensemble Award at the RPS Awards

    20 March 2025
    We are delighted to share that Paraorchestra was awarded the Ensemble Award at the 2025 Royal Philharmonic Society Awards. The awards evening took place in Royal Birmingham Conservatoire on Thursday 6 March 2025 and the Ensemble Award was…
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  3. Play with Paraorchestra: a new opportunity for disabled musicians aged 18-25

    25 February 2025
    Experience playing in a setting that is both supportive and challenging alongside members of the Paraorchestra ensemble
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  4. Breaking new ground: Sony Assistive Musical Instrument Hackathon

    9 December 2024
    This Autumn, Paraorchestra musicians and composers gathered together with music-makers and creative technologists from Drake Music, Watershed and Sony Music Japan in a three-day hackathon exploring new possibilities in assistive music…
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