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Things are looking a little different around here – our new brand!
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June 3, 2025

Things are looking a little different around here – our new brand!

Auditions are open for 2026!
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June 3, 2025

Auditions are open for 2026!

Our young musicians know – There’s No Planet B
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June 3, 2025

Our young musicians know – There’s No Planet B

Schools concert and workshop success
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May 16, 2025

Schools concert and workshop success

Music and the environment with Simmy Singh
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May 15, 2025

Music and the environment with Simmy Singh

NCO and Bristol Beacon together
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May 14, 2025

NCO and Bristol Beacon together

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