Serving the South and South West of England, but with a national and international reputation, we strive to be the model of a 21st century orchestra, enhancing lives through the power of music.

Regarded as “the cultural heartbeat of the South West”, we perform over 140 concerts each year, serving our home territory of over 10,000 square miles with full symphonic concerts in Poole, Bournemouth, Exeter, Bristol, Portsmouth, Basingstoke, Cheltenham, Salisbury and beyond.

Alongside our busy concert schedule, BSO Participate deliver events in over 200 locations across 23 Local Authority areas, extending our reach and impact far beyond the concert hall.