Announced 10 May 2016

"All three shortlisted nominations are game changers in terms of audience engagement and in growing the diversity of their audiences. And, for its ingenuity and simplicity; for its impact in the local community; and as a model which can be replicated to create new audiences for classical music around the UK, the Award goes to Multi-Story."

Other Shortlisted Nominations in this Category

• Steve Reich Clapping Music App - London Sinfonietta / Touchpress / Queen Mary University of London
• The Ice Break - Birmingham Opera Company

Audiences and Engagement Jury

Sarah Gee (chair)
Clare Whitaker
Dominic Parker
Helen Sprott
Jean Nicholson