For an outstanding initiative, individual or organisation that practically engaged and set out to have a lasting impact on the lives of people who may not otherwise experience classical music, demonstrating the positive, empowering role it can play in society.

Re:Discover Festival – Streetwise Opera

'The whole nation should know about Streetwise Opera. It empowers people who’ve lived with homelessness to build skills, confidence and self-worth – by making music. This year’s Re:Discover Festival involved people from homelessness centres across Nottingham, Manchester and London. In each city they devised their own operas, drawing from the stories and sounds of global majority composers, sharing their creations with passion and pride.' 

Also shortlisted:

• Singing Medicine – Ex Cathedra
• World Heart Beat Music Academy

The 2025 shortlist for the RPS Impact Award was decided by an independent panel drawn from across the music profession comprising:

Diandra McCalla – Creative Producer, Birmingham Opera Company
Lenny Sayers – Principal Bass Clarinet, BBC National Orchestra of Wales
Nathan Holder – Saxophonist / Writer
Pete Sparkes – Artistic Director, Drake Music Scotland
Rowan Rutter – Chief Executive, City of London Sinfonia