The Brisbane Philharmonic Association Inc acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we perform and rehearse.

The Brisbane Philharmonic Orchestra (BPO) is Brisbane’s leading community orchestra. It is the only Queensland community orchestra to have been recognised at the National Orchestral Awards. It was founded on principles of musical excellence and development, communal participation, and organisational professionalism.

Since its creation in 2000, the BPO has become the community orchestra of choice for over 500 musicians. It is eagerly sought as a performance partner for touring choirs, festivals, and internationally acclaimed instrumentalists and vocalists. Through its season of performances, the BPO performs to over 8000 audience members each year.

The members of the BPO

The BPO’s success is due to its vibrant and experienced membership. They are passionately dedicated to presenting a broad repertoire of classical music at the highest performance standards whilst maintaining sound business administration practices and direction. The membership is drawn from all parts of Brisbane and south east Queensland. They include musicians, scientists, teachers, engineers, tradespeople, public-sector employees, students, and many more.

The members enjoy a busy schedule of rehearsals, performances, meetings and social gatherings - all in a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. In addition to a commitment to musical excellence, all members are encouraged to contribute their own knowledge and skills to the organisation of the orchestra where possible.

The community and the BPO

The organisation plays an important role in the social infrastructure of our modern community. It involves ordinary people with varied backgrounds and celebrates the diversity of our society.

It provides a key community benefit by offering affordable, high-quality live musical performances within the reach of average Australians. It also provides a community benefit through the promotion of the Australia Council’s Music.Play for Life programme which provides individuals and groups of people with the opportunity to take part in life-long, active music-making.

The BPO maintains many community partnerships. These partnerships provide essential connections in a fast-paced, ever-impersonal, global village. Artistic, educational, professional, and social programmes cater to the association’s increased responsibility to enhance localities and bring a diversity of people together.

The supporters of the BPO

The Brisbane Philharmonic Association Inc thanks is proud to be associated with its Spirito sponsors, the Brisbane Airport Corporation and the Brisbane City Council.

The environment and the BPO

The organisation recognises the need to ensure its operations are conducted in an environmentally responsible and sustainable manner which leads to an improved quality of life for current and future generations. The BPO is working to ensure our organisation meets recognised standards of environmental conduct to fulfil this vision.

We hope to see you at one of our upcoming performances!