Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra has been performing in Brighton for 99 years, our concerts are for everyone. We are gearing up for our centenary next year. Join us for a wonderful music and concerts at the Brighton Dome and beyond.
The Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra is a professional orchestra based in Brighton & Hove led by Music Director Joanna MacGregor CBE. Our annual season of concerts is presented at Brighton Dome Concert Hall and we also hold events in other venues in the city.
Joanna MacGregor CBE is one of the world’s most innovative musicians, appearing as a concert pianist, curator and conductor. Head of Piano at the Royal Academy of Music and Professor of University of London, Joanna MacGregor was the Artistic Director of Dartington International Summer School & Festival 2014-2019, Artistic Director of the Bath International Music Festival 2006-2012, and curated the multi-arts Deloitte Ignite Festival at the Royal Opera House, as well as Aventures+, an orchestral series for Luxembourg Philharmonie. She runs an annual Summer Piano Festival at the Royal Academy, involving over a hundred young musicians playing core repertoire as well as collaborating with composers, actors, visual artists, writers and filmmakers. Joanna has just been appointed Music Director and Principal Conductor of the Brighton Philharmonic, as it approaches its centenary.
The Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra is managed and promoted by the Brighton & Hove Philharmonic Society Limited, a company limited by guarantee (Company Registration No. 00371316 - England & Wales) and a registered charity (Registered Charity No. 250921).
General manager: Guy Morley
Operations Manager: Gill Davies
Orchestra Fixer: Tom Wraith
Financial Controller: Kate Fargher.
The Society’s registered office is at Community Base, 113 Queens Road, Brighton, BN1 3XG, telephone (01273) 234801.
The Society is governed by its Memorandum & Articles of
Association and managed by a board of Trustees:
Jonathan Brigden (Chair)
Laurie Cearley
Andrea Cifelli (Company Secretary)
Bob Cook (Honorary Treasurer)
Caroline Harrison
Norman Jacobs
Our success depends on the close relationships with the people and organisations we work with, from our venue at the Brighton Dome to those who help fund the future and sustainability of the Orchtestra
Brighton & Hove Philharmonic Society will be holding its Annual General Meeting for Members on the 19th of December at 6:00 PM. Members can download our Trustees Report here.
This contains our annual accounts and a full update on our busy year of concerts and activities.
All friends and patrons are automatically members of the society. If you have not received and invitation to our AGM please contact administrator@brightonphil.org.uk for information or call the office on 01273 234 801.
