We are delighted to announce a new fund set to support new music-making in the UK, made possible with the kind support of celebrated British composer Thea Musgrave and her husband, the conductor Peter Mark. 

We are pleased to share all the news from this year’s Royal Philharmonic Society Awards which took place on 6 March 2025 at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.

We are delighted to have presented Honorary Membership of the Royal Philharmonic Society to composer and conductor Sir James MacMillan.

We are delighted to announce the shortlists for this year’s Royal Philharmonic Society Awards and invite you to join us for the event on Thursday 6 March, with tickets from only £10.

To support the charity in its strategic aims and objectives, we are newly welcoming applications for Trustees to join the RPS Board.

We are pleased to introduce the latest recipients of our RPS Instrumental Prizes, who receive grants to help further their careers.

We are pleased to announce the shortlist for the 2025 RPS Inspiration Award, presented for remarkable achievements of the UK’s non-professional musical groups and the dedicated individuals who work with them.

The internationally-acclaimed cellist Yo-Yo Ma has been presented the historic Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal.

We announce the eight composers joining the 2025 RPS Composers programme, who we are so pleased to support and promote, and whose music we trust you will love to hear.

We are delighted to have presented RPS Honorary Membership to Amelia Freedman, Artistic Director of leading chamber group the Nash Ensemble, at their 60th Birthday concert at London’s Wigmore Hall.

We are pleased to announce the 2024 RPS Julius Isserlis Scholarships, worth a total of £27,000. These grants will help six young musicians embark upon transformative musical experiences abroad.

The internationally-renowned composer Arvo Pärt has - in the same week as his 89th birthday - been awarded one of the highest international honours in music: the Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal.