This is an informal listing of the huge number of non-professional orchestras and ensembles in the UK. Most of them have their own websites and/or Facebook pages, so there is summary information here along with links to their more detailed information. I get frequent e-mails from people looking for places to play and letting me know of orchestras I need to add to my list - I welcome the correspondence!
So, if you're looking for somewhere to play or somewhere to listen, select a region from the "Regions" drop-down above or click on the map and you'll be there...
A more detailed map version is available here.
Latest Additions:
| 20th November 2023 | |
| East Midlands | Lincoln Pro Musica |
| 10th November 2023 | |
| Cumbria | Derwent Strings |
| 6th November 2023 | |
| London | Ealing Wind Orchestra |
| 27th October 2023 | |
| London | Bow Road String Ensemble |
| 17th October 2023 | |
| East Anglia | Colne Endeavour Band |
| 13th October 2023 | |
| Heart of England |
The Phoenix Chamber Group The Severn Cello Ensemble The Ventura Community Orchestra |
| 3rd October 2023 | |
| Yorkshire/Humberside | Ilkley Philharmonic Orchestra |
| 27th September 2023 | |
| Yorkshire/Humberside | Hart Strings |
| 10th September 2023 | |
| South East | Roy Valenti Big Band |
| 9th September 2023 | |
| Heart of England |
Underscore
The Rusty Player’s Orchestra (The Black Country) |
| Wales | The Rusty Player’s Orchestra (Barry Island) |
| 30th August 2023 | |
| Scotland | Portobello Chamber Music Group |
| 26th August 2023 | |
| Yorkshire/Humberside | Opera North Youth Orchestra |
| 14th August 2023 | |
| South East | Maestro Swing Orchestra |
| Inside M25 | Ember Big Band Band |
| 17th July 2023 | |
| Central Southern |
Funky Flutes
NoteAbles Jazzitude |
| 14th July 2023 | |
| East Midlands | Newark & Sherwood Development Band |
| 10th July 2023 | |
| Heart of England | Colwell Arts Orchestra |
| 7th July 2023 | |
| South West | Bright Sounds Community Street Band |