What is the blso?

 

The Blue Light Symphony Orchestra is more than just an orchestra, it is a community of musicians who share the unique experience of serving in the emergency services,

Are you a current or former member of an emergency service, the wider NHS or the military and want to play music with people who understand you? Click below to learn about opportunities to play with the BLSO in workshops, concerts, events and even a residential music week. 
 

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emotional resilience

 
Blue light workers are more likely to suffer from mental illness than the general population but less likely to seek help. When they do reach out, the default is often talking therapy, which can be inappropriate. 

We believe passionately in the power of music to speak the unspeakable, allowing us to connect with our emotional selves and each other in a way that transcends speech. That is why we are developing music based interventions to help build emotional resilience and aid recovery. 









 
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Upcoming Events

 
  • Joint Emergency Services Concert

    Joint Emergency Services Concert

    Sat, 17 May 2025
    Joint Emergency Services Charity Concert Join us for our first ever joint emergency services concert at Holy Trinity, Sloane Square, in the heart of London. We are joining forces with ... more
  • Residential Music Week

    Residential Music Week

    Sun, 9 Aug 2026 to Sun, 16 Aug 2026
    What could be better than spending a week in the beautiful City of Bath, making incredible music with an inspiring group of people? Well you can do exactly that ... more
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can emergency workers
make good music? 

Have a listen to our recordings and judge for yourself!

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Want the blso to elevate your event with music?

 

Why not hire BLSO musicians to entertain at your next event? Our musicians are incredibly talented and can form a wide range of ensembles to suit any event. From a jazz quartet to a big band, a string quartet to and orchestra and everything in between. We have played at memorial services, awards ceremonies and conferences. The best thing is that by booking us you will be helping to support teh wellbeing of emergency workers. 

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