This holiday season, Brixton Chamber Orchestra (BCO) embarks on its sixth annual Christmas Estates Tour, bringing the gift of free concerts to 13 Lambeth housing estates between 8 & 21 December 2023.
‘Something for everyone’
With a 25-piece young and diverse orchestra with local singers and rappers, BCO redefines ‘something for everyone’ with an hour-long set ranging from classical to grime, disco, pop, jazz and classic Christmas tunes to captivate residents of all ages.
Xmas Tour details
More than a series of concerts, it’s a celebration of community spirit, offering communities the uplifting power of free live music. BCO actively encourages inclusivity with audience participation and an orchestral open-mic at the end of each show where anyone can take the stage and perform alongside the orchestra.
Young musicians from workshops at local schools, including Christ Church Streatham Primary School and Evelyn Grace Academy, will share the stage with BCO in special performances at their schools on 8 and 15 December.
Matthew O’Keeffe, Brixton Chamber Orchestra’s Artistic Director, says: “The Christmas Tour is my very favourite project! It’s a privilege to bring some seasonal magic to community halls. People love to sing along with a carol, and dance around to whatever else we’re rocking. Last year we played Dukas’ Sorcerer’s Apprentice, which really set the room off. This year we’re leading with the Overture to Strauss’ Fledermaus, and with any luck they’ll be waltzing into 2024!”
Christmas Estates Tour Dates: 8-21 December
- Friday 8 December 7:00pm Moorlands Estate, Moorlands Community Centre (SW9 8QT) Saturday 9 December 3:30pm: Clapham Park Estate, The Cube (SW4 8EP)
- Saturday 9 December, 7:00pm: St Vincent’s Centre, St Vincent’s Centre (SW2 1AS)
- Sunday 10 December 3:30pm: Notre Dame Estate, Notre Dame Community Hall (SW4 9QU)
- Sunday 10 December, 7:00pm: St Matthew’s Estate, Tenants’ Hall (SW2 1NH)
- Friday 15 December 7:00pm: Stockwell Park Estate, Stockwell Park Community Centre (SW9 0TE)
- Saturday 16 December 3:30pm: St Martin’s Estate, St Martin’s Community Centre (SW2 3QB)
- Saturday 16 December 7:00pm: Fenwick Estate, Fenwick Community Hall (SW9 9ND)
- Sunday 17 December 3:30pm: Central Hill Estate, Central Hill Day Centre (SE19 1AA)
- Sunday 17 December 7:00pm: Cottington Close, Cotton Gardens, and Kennings Estate, Pedlars Acre Hall (SE11 4HZ)
- Tuesday 19 December 7:00pm: Lambeth Towers & China Walk Estate, Chandler Hall (SE11 6DU)
- Wednesday 20 December, 7:00pm: Kingswood Estate, Kingswood House (SE21 8QN)
- Thursday 21 December 2023, 7:00pm: A special performance for estate communities without halls, Lambeth Town Hall (1 Brixton Hill SW2 1RW):
More information
- Brixton Chamber Orchestra (BCO): BCO is a registered charity (1181169) dedicated to bringing live orchestral experiences to diverse audiences in Brixton and beyond. For more information, visit BCO’s Website:
- The tour is supported by Arts Council England, Lambeth Council, Brixton Brewery and the Jerwood Foundation
