Artistic Support

The BPO receives increasing numbers of requests from soloists and groups to perform with the orchestra every year.  We have compiled this list to help prospective artistic partners plan their proposals before contacting the orchestra.

• The BPO is not a professional orchestra. Prospective artists and composers should be available for anywhere between three to five weeks prior to a performance to attend regular rehearsals with the orchestra.
• Intending soloists and groups should be aware that the BPO is unable to pay airfares, accommodation, or professional performance fees without special funds being secured from sponsors for these purposes.
• The orchestra's repertoire is planned about one to two years ahead to ensure adequate rehearsal and performance venue availability, member availability, and timely marketing and preparation.
• The BPO has an Australian or ‘local talent first’ policy but does not exclude expressions of interest from abroad.
• For composers who would like the BPO to perform one of their compositions, we suggest you contact us to discuss the work with us first. Please do not send a CD sample or score in the first instance.