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.
emotional resilience
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.
Upcoming Events
Joint Emergency Services Concert
Sat, 17 May 2025Joint 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
Sun, 9 Aug 2026 to Sun, 16 Aug 2026What 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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find out moreWant 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.
