Clockwise: composer Claudia Molitor (receiving the RPS Chamber-Scale Composition Award); soprano Louise Alder (receiving the RPS Singer Award); Jacob Collier (receiving the RPS Gamechanger Award); Isabella Nevin, Ambassador for Orchestras for All (receiving the RPS Impact Award); composer Mark-Anthony Turnage (receiving the RPS Large-Scale Composition Award); author and presenter Elizabeth Alker (receiving the RPS Storytelling Award); conductor John Wilson (receiving the RPS Conductor Award) (photos: Mark Allan)

The 2026 #RPSAwards at @southbankcentre.bsky.social's Queen Elizabeth Hall was a true celebration of classical music’s power and resonance nationwide. We’re delighted today to release the complete film of the event, available to watch via our website: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/rps_today/ne...

Orchestras for All, recipients of the RPS Impact Award, celebrate after the show (photo: Mark Allan)

RPS Composers Nneka Cummins, Natalie Roe, and British Council Music's Shannon-Latoyah Simon join us to celebrate (photo: Mark Allan)

Clockwise: RPS Inspiration Award shortlistees Bradford Accordion Band; jazz singer and radio presenter Jumoké Fashola; violinist Tasmin Little; TV personality Alexander Dragonetti; Classic FM presenter and RPS Council Member Alexander Armstrong (photos: Mark Allan)

Clockwise: Choirmaster and presenter Gareth Malone with BBC Radio 3 presenter and RPS Council Member Hannah French; RPS Instrumentalist Award shortlistee pianist Nicholas McCarthy with guests Simon Robinson and composer Ben Lunn; ISM president Gabriella Swallow and actor Alexander Macqueen; musician and broadcaster Ellie Ajao and cellist Sophie Kauer (photo: Mark Allan)

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate the UK's extraordinary classical musicians and musical initiatives at the 2026 #RPSAwards. You can catch some of the highlights on our website, with photographs courtesy of Mark Allan Photography. royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/awards/rps_m...

Clockwise: Royal Scottish National Orchestra; Jacob Collier; Orchestras for All; Matilda Lloyd; Claudia Molitor; Mark-Anthony Turnage

Last night's #RPSAwards celebrated the UK's extraordinary classical musicians and musical initiatives. Tune in to BBC Radio 3 at 7.30pm tonight with Sarah Walker for all the highlights, and view the film on our website from 19 March.
royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/rps_today/ne...

Intermusica - News John Wilson wins the 2026 RPS Conducting Award - Read more

A huge congratulations to John Wilson, who last night received the 2026 Royal Philharmonic Society Conductor Award.

Read more: https://loom.ly/tgVCzuM

#ClassicalMusic #RPSAwards #News

What a brilliant night at the 2026 Royal Philharmonic Society Awards! 🏆

Congratulations to all the winners and nominees, and thank you to RPS for a fantastic evening 👏

#RPSAwards

Clockwise: Louise Alder; John Wilson; Kirkcaldy Orchestral Society; Peter Moore; Uprising – Glyndebourne; Elizabeth Alker; Multitudes – Southbank Centre.

All the news from the 2026 Royal Philharmonic Society Awards #RPSAwards is on our website – shining much-needed light on inspirational individuals, groups and initiatives whose music has lifted hearts and minds across the nation. royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/rps_today/ne...

Collage image: Music-lovers and music-makers gather to celebrate at recent RPS Awards.

The 2026 #RPSAwards take place this evening live from @southbankcentre.bsky.social’s Queen Elizabeth Hall. We’re celebrating the musicians, unsung heroes and life-changing initiatives that inspire and unite communities across the UK. Discover the winners live from 7pm, over on Instagram.

Trombonist Peter Moore

In today's @thetimes.com, Richard Morrison speaks to three #RPSAwards shortlistees from the world of brass about the positive impact of learning brass instruments:

thetimes.com/culture/clas...

Book tickets via our website for the #RPSAwards tomorrow, 12 March at @southbankcentre.bsky.social!

A pile of colourful RPS Awards brochures

We're packed and ready for 'the biggest night in UK classical music'. Are you joining us tomorrow, Thurs 12 March, at @southbankcentre.bsky.social's Queen Elizabeth Hall for the #RPSAwards?
A few tickets left from £10 (plus venue fee)!
royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/awards/rps_m...

Collage of Celebrities on the red carpet at various awards events in 2026. Includes Baftas, Brits and Actor Awards.

The big question is: what are you wearing to the #RPSAwards this Thursday, 12 March? We're taking inspiration from some of the celebratory looks on red carpets this awards season – join us at @southbankcentre.bsky.social's Queen Elizabeth Hall: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/awards/rps_m...

RPS Awards graphic, featuring images of past winners ( Roderick Williams, Laura van der Heijden and Nicola Bendetti) holding RPS 'lyres' trophies. Text reads - 'Join us for Classical Music's biggest night, Queen Elizabeth Hall, 7.00pm 12 March Tickets from £10 plus venue fees.' At the bottom is the 2026 RPS Awards logo, a white lyre with text whish reads ' Royal Philharmonic Society Awards 2026.' Blue background.

There's still a few tickets left to join us for the 2026 #RPSAwards, @southbankcentre.bsky.social's Queen Elizabeth Hall this Thurs 12 March! Celebrate classical music nationwide, with live music, special guests, and tickets from £10 (plus venue fees): royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/awards/rps_m...

Image of crowd: music-lovers and music-makers celebrate together at the 2024 RPS Awards at the Royal Northern College of Music.

Join us on Thurs 12 March for the 2026 #RPSAwards, classical music's 'Oscars, BAFTAs and Grammys all rolled into one'. With star guests and surprise performers @southbankcentre.bsky.social's Queen Elizabeth Hall, book tickets from £10 (plus venue fee): royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/whats_on/roy...

RPS Awards graphic, featuring images of past winners (Anna Lapwood, Nicola Benedetti, Sheku Kanneh-Mason) holding RPS 'lyres' trophies. Text reads - 'Join us Next Week for Classical Music's biggest night, Queen Elizabeth Hall, 7.00pm 12 March Tickets from £10 plus venue fees.' At the bottom is the 2026 RPS Awards logo, a white lyre with text which reads ' Royal Philharmonic Society Awards 2026.' Blue background.

We're excited to be at @southbankcentre.bsky.social's Queen Elizabeth Hall next week for the #RPSAwards! On Thurs 12 March we'll celebrate musicians and achievements in classical music nationwide. Tickets from £10 (plus venue fees) available here: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/awards/rps_m...

Collage image: music-lovers and music-makers celebrate together at recent RPS Awards.

Next Thursday, 12 March, it's the #RPSAwards! A few more tickets have just been released to join us at @southbankcentre.bsky.social's Queen Elizabeth Hall – be part of the action, rub shoulders with your favourite artists and celebrate classical music! royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/awards/rps_m...

RPS Awards graphic, featuring Instrumentalist Award shortlistee Peter Moore playing the trombone. Text reads - 'LET'S MAKE SOME NOISE ABOUT CLASSICAL MUSIC 7.00pm 12 MARCH QUEEN ELIZABETH HALL. LONDON TICKETS FROM £10 PLUS VENUE FEES' At the bottom is the 2026 RPS Awards logo, a white lyre with text whish reads ' Royal Philharmonic Society Awards 2026.' Blue background.

Join us for the #RPSAwards, a night of celebration with special guests, inspirational stories, and live music – at
@southbankcentre.bsky.social's Queen Elizabeth Hall on Thursday 12 March, with tickets from £10 (plus venue fees), and a group discount: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/awards/rps_m...

Collage image: music-lovers and music-makers celebrate together at recent RPS Awards.

The #RPSAwards is a night of celebration, with special guests, inspirational stories, and live music. Join us at
@southbankcentre.bsky.social's Queen Elizabeth Hall on Thursday 12 March, with tickets from £10 (plus venue fees), and a group discount: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/awards/rps_m...

Jumoké Fashola - 20/02/2026 - BBC Sounds London's news, sport and travel with your views on the big issues.

You're invited to the #RPSAwards! On Friday RPS Chief Executive James Murphy spoke to BBC Radio London's Jumoké Fashola about how everyone's welcome at the #RPSAwards on Thursday 12 March at @southbankcentre.bsky.social's Queen Elizabeth Hall. Listen from 02:43:38: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

RPS Awards graphic, featuring Beverley McGeown, musical director of Belfast's Open Arts Community Choir, who were awarded the 2025 RPS Inspiration Award, holding her lyre trophy. Text reads :'JOIN US TO CELEBRATE CLASSICAL MUSIC'S UNSUNG HEROES TICKETS FROM £10 PLUS VENUE FEES 7.00pm THURS 12 MARCH QUEEN ELIZABETH HALL, LONDON.' With the 2026 RPS Awards logo, a white lyre with text which reads ' Royal Philharmonic Society Awards 2026.' Blue background.

Celebrate classical music's heroes with us!
The #RPSAwards celebrate devoted music-makers up and down the nation. Join us at @southbankcentre.bsky.social's Queen Elizabeth Hall on Thursday 12 March, with tickets from £10 (plus venue fees): royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/awards/rps_m...

RPS Awards graphic, featuring Singer Award Shortlistee Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha. Text reads :'JOIN US for "THE BAFTAS of CLASSICAL MUSIC" BBC RADIO 3 7.00pm THURS 12 MARCH QUEEN ELIZABETH HALL, LONDON TICKETS FROM £10 PLUS VENUE FEES.' With the 2026 RPS Awards logo, a white lyre with text which reads ' Royal Philharmonic Society Awards 2026.' Blue background.

The #RPSAwards are classical music's 'Oscars, the BAFTAs and the Grammys all rolled into one' (BBC Radio 3). Join us to celebrate at @southbankcentre.bsky.social's Queen Elizabeth Hall on Thursday 12 March, with tickets from £10 (plus venue fees): royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/awards/rps_m...

A marketing graphic for the 2026 RPS Awards, featuring a cut out of conductor of Ellie Slorach. The text reads 'Let's make some noise about classical music. Tickets from £10 plus venue fees. 7.00pm 12 March, Queen Elizabeth Hall, London'

Have you booked your tickets for the 2026 #RPSAwards?

Join us at @southbankcentre.bsky.social's Queen Elizabeth Hall on Thurs 12 March for a night of celebration, inspiring stories and live performances. Tickets from £10 (plus venue fees): royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/awards/rps_m...

RPS Awards graphic, featuring Young Artist Award shortlistee Matilda Lloyd playing teh trumpet. Text reads - 'ATTENTION CLASSICAL MUSIC-LOVERS JOIN US £10 FROM JUST PLUS VENUE FEES 7.00pm 12 MARCH QUEEN ELIZABETH HALL, LONDONS' At the bottom is the 2026 RPS Awards logo, a white lyre with text whish reads ' Royal Philharmonic Society Awards 2026.' Blue background.

Calling all classical music-lovers for the 2026 #RPSAwards – a night celebrating music-making across the UK. Join us at @southbankcentre.bsky.social's Queen Elizabeth Hall on Thurs 12 March, with tickets from £10 (plus venue fees) and a group discount: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/awards/rps_m...

RPS Awards graphic, featuring Singer Award shortlistee Louise Alder performing beside the piano. Text reads - 'LET'S MAKE SOME NOISE ABOUT CLASSICAL MUSIC 7.00pm 12 MARCH QUEEN ELIZABETH HALL. LONDON TICKETS FROM £10 PLUS VENUE FEES' At the bottom is the 2026 RPS Awards logo, a white lyre with text whish reads ' Royal Philharmonic Society Awards 2026.' Blue background.

The #RPSAwards is a night of celebration, with special guests, inspirational stories, and live music. Join us at
@southbankcentre.bsky.social's Queen Elizabeth Hall on Thursday 12 March, with tickets from £10 (plus venue fees), and a group discount: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/awards/rps_m...

Royal Philharmonic Society Awards 2026 Shortlist announcement graphic. A blue background with a colour image of each shortlistee, above the name of the Award. All text on the graphic reflects the post.

Voting for the 2026 RPS Inspiration Award has now closed - the winner will be announced at the #RPSAwards, 7pm on Thursday 12 March at @southbankcentre.bsky.social's Queen Elizabeth Hall. You can join us on the night to celebrate: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/awards/rps_m...

Royal Philharmonic Society Awards 2026 Shortlist announcement graphic. A blue background with a colour image of each shortlistee, above the name of the Award. All text on the graphic reflects the post.

This weekend is your last chance to vote for the RPS Inspiration Award! #RPSAwards
You can find out more about the shortlistees and cast your vote before 11am on Monday 2 February on our website: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/rps_today/ne...

RPS Awards graphic, featuring images of past winners ( Roderick Williams, Laura van der Heijden and Nicola Bendetti) holding RPS 'lyres' trophies. Text reads - 'Join us for Classical Music's biggest night, Queen Elizabeth Hall, 7.00pm 12 March Tickets from £10 plus venue fees.' At the bottom is the 2026 RPS Awards logo, a white lyre with text whish reads ' Royal Philharmonic Society Awards 2026.' Blue background.

The #RPSAwards is a night of celebration, with special guests, inspirational stories, and live music. Join us at @southbankcentre.bsky.social's Queen Elizabeth Hall on Thursday 12 March, with tickets from £10 (plus venue fees), and a group discount: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/awards/rps_m...

2026 RPS Awards shortlist announcement Link to Royal Philharmonic Society website

The Royal Philharmonic Society has released the 2026 RPS Awards nominations, featuring Masabane Cecelia Rangwanasha (Singer category), John Wilson (Conductor category) and the Royal Opera production 'Festen', starring Susan Bickley (Opera category).

Read more: https://loom.ly/KOquzMA
#RPSAwards

RPS Awards Event

The #RPSAwards take place at 7pm on Thursday 12 March at @southbankcentre.bsky.social's Queen Elizabeth Hall. We would love you to join us to celebrate outstanding musicians and achievements in classical music. Tickets from £10 (plus venue fees): royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/awards/rps_m...

Royal Philharmonic Society Awards 2026 Shortlist announcement graphic. A blue background with the RPS Awards logo, a lyre harp.

The 2026 #RPSAwards shortlists are revealed! Congratulations to all this year's shortlistees, who represent so many outstanding musical individuals, groups and initiatives inspiring communities across the UK. royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/rps_today/ne...

RPS Awards Event

Everyone's welcome to join us as we celebrate classical music-making at the #RPSAwards, Thursday 12 March 2026, at @southbankcentre.bsky.social's Queen Elizabeth Hall. Tickets from £10 (plus venue fees) are available via: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/awards/rps_m...

Royal Philharmonic Society Awards 2026 Award Supporters graphic. All text on the graphic reflects the post.

Royal Philharmonic Society Awards 2026 Award Supporters graphic. All text on the graphic reflects the post.

Announcing the 2026 #RPSAwards Supporters! We thank the individuals and organisations who are generously putting their name to an Award this year and helping to champion classical music and musicians nationwide. royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/awards/rps_m...