The BLSO was founded in 2016 by Seb Valentine, a serving detective and graduate of the Royal College of Music, to improve wellbeing in the emergency services through music. Emergency services personnel are more likely than the general public to suffer from poor mental health because of the stress of the job and exposure to traumatic events. They are also less likely to seek help. Music, especially group music making, has been scientifically proven to boost mood and help people connect.
The Blue Light Symphony Orchestra
The Blue Light Symphony Orchestra
The world’s only orchestra for emergency services.
Smith Square Hall
- Repertoire & Programme highlights
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Piano Concerto No. 20- Conductor
- Seb Valentine
- Piano
- Schay Wickham
- Duration
- 2 hours and 5 minutes including interval
- Price
- £10-£20
- Concessions available
Full programme
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Overture to "Egmont" Op. 84
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor K. 466
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Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Symphony No. 5 in E minor Op.64
BLSO orchestral workshops enable musicians in the blue light community to come together and experience orchestral playing in a safe and supportive environment. These events require no ongoing commitment, a barrier to shift workers joining regular orchestras. Many of our musicians have returned to the joy of playing after many years because our events are tailored to their needs. We are delighted to be joined by pianist Schay Wickham, who served as a police officer in London before returning to his first love, music. Please support your emergency services by joining us for this special evening of music played by some very special people.