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Welcome to the RPS

We're a registered charity, supporting classical music since 1813...

Let us tell you about what we do and the part you can play in helping classical music to thrive.

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RPS Membership is a doorway to a world of musical discovery, uniting music lovers and music makers. Feed your love of classical music - and take pride in supporting our charitable activities - by becoming an RPS Member.

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Announcing the RPS Thea Musgrave Fund

2025 RPS Awards winners announced

James MacMillan awarded Honorary Membership of the Royal Philharmonic Society

2025 RPS Awards shortlists announced

Apply for the RPS Young Classical Writers Prize

Donate

You can help us protect and nurture the music and musicians you love by making a donation to the RPS.

RPS Opportunities

An at-a-glance view of the grants, commissions and prizes we currently offer to performers and composers.

Apply for the 2025 RPS Instrumental Prizes

Apply for the new RPS Thea Musgrave Fund

In collaboration with one of the UK's leading composers, we are pleased to launch a new fund supporting composers and performers dedicated to contemporary music.

Discover the 2025 RPS Awards winners

We are pleased to share all the news from this year’s Royal Philharmonic Society Awards which took place on 6 March 2025 at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.

SUPPORT OUR BEETHOVEN 200 APPEAL

At a landmark musical anniversary, we invite you to help us in shaping the next chapter of classical music.

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