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Liverpool Philharmonic receive Impact Award for their In Harmony programme

Wednesday 4 February 2026

Announced at a live event at London’s Southbank Centre, the Association of British Orchestras (ABO) has awarded Liverpool Philharmonic the Impact Award for Learning and Development for its pioneering In Harmony programme. The award was nominated by peers from across the orchestral sector. 

The award was presented to Vanessa Reed, Chief Executive of Liverpool Philharmonic, by Classic FM presenter Ritula Shah. On receiving the award, Vanessa Reed said:  

“I am honoured to accept this award on behalf of everyone at Liverpool Philharmonic who has worked so tirelessly to make In Harmony what it is today. In Harmony is much more than access to music education — it’s about giving young people the confidence, skills and belief to shape their own futures and make positive life choices. Over the past 17 years, we have seen first-hand the deep impact of In Harmony in North Liverpool andour participants frequently tell us,it has genuinely changed their lives.”

In Harmony Liverpool Philharmonic is a groundbreaking programme that enables over 1,800 children and young people aged 0–18 to learn music every week, free of charge. The programme reaches communities experiencing socio-economic disadvantage and works closely with schools and local partners to provide safe spaces where young people can make music and develop essential life skills, equipping them for broader educational and social outcomes. 

This year, Liverpool Philharmonic is expanding its 11–18s programme, with new Youth Hubs opening across the city, including Walton, Kensington, Central Liverpool and Bootle. Designed in consultation with young people, In Harmony Youth Hubs support those for whom formal education can be challenging. They provide safe, welcoming spaces to make music, spend time with friends and access high-quality musical, creative and technical opportunities — all completely free of charge. 

More information about the awards and the other winners is available on the Association of British Orchestras website: https://abo.org.uk/what-we-do/championing/awards

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