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Awards for Young Musicians partnership enters second year

Posted on 17th May 2013

For the second year running the Musicians Benevolent Fund has teamed up with Awards for Young Musicians (AYM) to offer financial support for struggling artists aged between 14-18.

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Peter Hulsen Orchestral Song Award

Posted on 10th May 2013

On Tuesday 14 May at 7:30pm, the recipient of the Peter Hulsen Orchestral Song Award, Gavan Ring, will take the stage with the Southbank Sinfonia for an evening of vocal repertoire at the Royal Opera House

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Emerging Excellence Showcase in partnership with Platform33 at Proud Camden

Posted on 29th April 2013

On 8 May, 7:30pm at Proud Galleries, Camden the Musicians Benevolent Fund will be teaming up with Platform33 to showcase some of the best up-and-coming artists within the UK.

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Read our latest Impact Report

Posted on 24th April 2013

We have published our latest Impact Report, which looks back at 2012 and gives vital facts, figures and information on who we helped and how.

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British cellist Rebecca Herman raises an astounding £1,806 for the Musicians Benevolent Fund

Posted on 18th April 2013

Rebecca Herman recently took part in a 5km charity run and managed to raise £1,806 for the Musicians Benevolent Fund.

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Musicians Benevolent Fund supports Benefits Awareness Month

Posted on 3rd April 2013

This April, the Musicians Benevolent Fund is supporting Benefits Awareness Month, an annual campaign hosted by the charity Turn2us, which aims to raise awareness of upcoming benefit changes.

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Easter Weekend Musical Treats

Posted on 2nd April 2013

From Rainer Hersch’s comedy concert to Juliyaa’s EP debut, the Bank Holiday weekend was bursting with excitement.

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April Fools’ Day Delights: Rainer Hersch’s comedy concert and Juliyaa ‘Stars & Dragons’ EP performance

Posted on 26th March 2013

Looking for some April Fools’ Day fun? Come along to one of these exciting events to end your Easter weekend.

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Fond farewell Stoneleigh Youth Orchestra concert for musical director, Adrian Brown, after 40 years of service

Posted on 20th March 2013

On 24 March 5pm at Cadogan Hall the Stoneleigh Youth Orchestra will be celebrating 40 years of Adrian Brown as their Musical Director, in aid of the Musicians Benevolent Fund.

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Emerging Excellence Awards Announced

Posted on 8th March 2013

The Musicians Benevolent Fund has awarded financial grants to fresh talent across a variety of genres through the latest round of Emerging Excellence Awards.

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Jacqueline du Pré Charity Concert triumph

Posted on 6th March 2013

Last night, on Tuesday 5 May, supporters of the Musicians Benevolent Fund were treated to an outstanding performance by the revered duo Guy Johnston, cello, and Tom Poster, piano, at the 18th Annual Jacqueline du Pré Concert.

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Fantastic 50% off Jacqueline du Pré Charity Concert tickets and £5 student ticket offer

Posted on 27th February 2013

On Tuesday 5 March 2013 at 7:30pm, the 18th Annual Jacqueline du Pré Charity Concert will be taking place at Wigmore Hall, London. This year the event will raise money for the Musicians Benevolent Fund and mark the centenary of Benjamin Britten’s birth.

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Rhiannon Llewellyn announced as 2013 Maggie Teyte Prize winner

Posted on 12th February 2013

Outstanding soprano Rhiannon Llewellyn sung to success at last week's Maggie Teyte Prize audtions. She won the main prize of £2,00 along with the Miriam Licette Scholarship of £1,500 and a lunchtime recital at the Royal Opera House.

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Don't miss out on your chance to buy 'Opera Offstage'

Posted on 23rd January 2013

'Opera Offstage', the exclusive 2013 Musicians Benevolent Fund calendar, has been flying off the shelves. Now at the special discounted price of £6, there is no excuse not to have it hanging on your wall.

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Win a fantastic QUARTET gardening goodie bag!

Posted on 4th January 2013

To celebrate the new year and the release of the film 'Quartet' we’ve got three 'Quartet' gardening kits to give away courtesy of Momentum Pictures.

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