Strategy and outcomes

The BBC's music 'strategy' could have a chilling effect on the smallest orchestral ensemble, the Concert Orchestra, and you wouldn't be surprised if this was the long-term intention. 

50 volunteers are sought from the BBC Symphony Orchestra (currently based at Maida Vale, and, until otherwise informed, moving to the East Bank in Stratford in 2025), the BBC Philharmonic (firmly based at leased HQ9 studio at Dock10 MediaCityUK, Salford) and the BBC Concert Orchestra, still looking for a new home since the announcement of a move outside London exactly two years ago. 

The Concert Orchestra's current schedule includes R2's Friday Night is Music Night, usually from the old Mermaid Theatre in London, a season at the Southbank, and some touring in Northampton, Nottingham, Saffron Walden, Chichester, plus one gig in Great Yarmouth (apparently a three year 'residency'). No sign of a new 'home', but the clear expectation of something north of Birmingham suggests orchestra members mulling over an exit deal are the most uncertain about their working future.