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In September 2025, the Hastings Philharmonic Orchestra has started their Tenth Season bringing you over 20 classical music concerts. The exciting new season will renew collaborations with local partners and aim to offer free tickets for all our classical music concerts to the general audience.
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Situation
Hastings’ multi-lingual, socially diverse communities are known for economic disparities & social deprivation. Rising prices restrict leisure spending for lower-income families. Loneliness & public-transport limitations impact our numerous older residents. Local schools have high percentages of EFL, Pupil Premium, & SEND. Research & experience demonstrate that music can have a transformative impact on the well-being of individuals & communities.
Solution
HPO will enthuse & educate. We will offer free of charge public space concerts & outdoor events; a free of charge children’s choir; free open interactive rehearsals & free masterclasses for children; free schools opera workshops; free concert tickets for students, under 18s, & recipients of Job Seekers Allowance & Universal Credit; plus, "pay what you can" tickets. By offering varied orchestral, choral, & opera events & participation projects, we will uplift & inspire.
