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RPO announces enhanced partnership with St. James’s Place

An photo showing the RPO on stage at the Royal Albert Hall. White lights emit from the stage and you can see the Hall's organ in the background

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is delighted to announce that St. James’s Place has agreed to amplify its partnership with the Orchestra to join the growing family of RPO Signature Corporate Partners.

A wide shot of the RPO performing on stage at the Royal Albert Hall

Monday 1 August marked a special occasion for the BBC Proms with 8-Bit to Infinity. Under conducter Robert Ames, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra performed the very first video game music Prom to an enthusiastic crowd of game music fans and newcomers alike, guided by presenters Louise Blain and Steffan Powell.

Most pupils want the chance to learn a musical instrument, a poll for the Daily Express's Strike A Chord crusade discovered.

Research by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra revealed that 85 percent are keen to make music part of their education. It also revealed that children’s access to music is vital for developing greater inclusion and equality across society.

An image of a choir of young and older singers all wearing purple t-shirts

On Thursday 6 July 2022 the UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 football tournament officially began with England v Austria at Old Trafford in Manchester. The Tournament is hosted in England this year across eight host cities.