National Open Youth Orchestra: Ring Out!
No more barriers, just great music
Experience the emotionally charged performances of one of the most exciting youth orchestras in the world.
Fifteen brilliant young disabled and non-disabled musicians invite you into a musical universe without barriers, performing beautiful new pieces commissioned for the orchestra’s thrilling mix of acoustic and electronic instruments, including the Clarion.
Discover the world premieres of piano concerto Ring Out! by British Composer award-winner Liam Taylor-West, and Fragile by Yfat Soul Zisso, on the theme of the environment, chosen by the musicians themselves. Hear their bold take on Meredith Monk’s energetic, minimalist Parlour Games and the musicians' creativity showcased in the joyful interpretation of the jazz funk tones of Lucky Chops’ Behroozi.
This relaxed performance is suitable for all, including neurodivergent and disabled audiences, and families.
This relaxed performance is designed to welcome neurodivergent and disabled audiences, families, and anyone who may benefit from a more informal atmosphere. We maintain a flexible approach to noise, and audience members are free to come and go from the concert hall as needed. However, if you are attending with young children, we kindly ask that you help minimise excessive noise to avoid distracting the orchestra.
There will be a Chill Out area outside the concert hall, for anyone needing quiet time before or during the performance. A range of seating options is available for this concert. You can book standard seats, wheelchair spaces, standing seats, or tickets in the relaxed seating area which will be equipped with bean bags.
To view and book accessible seating, please update your access requirements in your account.
Please visit our Access Page for venue access information.
This concert will be BSL interpreted, with the interpreter positioned on the right side of the stage.
There will be a RevoLOO situated close to the venue for those that require an accessible changing place. Stewards will be able to direct you to this.
The concert will last for approximately one hour with no interval, although audience members are free to come and go from the concert hall as needed.
Programme
Performers
Ticket prices
£5
Includes Over 65s, students in possession of a valid Students’ Union card, and anyone who feels that the full ticket cost is a barrier to their attendance.
£1
Discount also applies to Young Barbican members
Wheelchair spaces and free companion seats may now be booked online.
Please select the relevant preferences on the access registration page during your booking so we can provide you with the correct information and discounts.
Booking a wheelchair space: Select a seat displaying the wheelchair user icon and then select wheelchair user ticket type. The ticket will be priced at the £5 concession price. If you need an essential companion, please click the E icon next to the wheelchair space you have selected.
Booking essential companion tickets: Please select at least two tickets and one of them will be automatically discounted to zero in the basket.
Booking British Sign Language or Captioned Seats: Select seats in the area appropriate to your needs.
These accessibility provisions are available for this event.
Booking fees
£1.50 booking fee per online/phone transaction.
No fee when tickets are booked in person.
Booking fees are per transaction and not per ticket. If your booking contains several events the highest booking fee will apply. The booking fee may be reduced on certain events. Members do not pay booking fees.
Milton Court Concert Hall
Location
Milton Court Concert Hall is located within the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and is approximately a 5 minute walk from the Barbican entrance on Silk Street.
Address
Milton Court
Silk St, London
EC2Y 9BH
Nearby public transport
We are within walking distance from a number of London Underground stations, the closest being Barbican, Old Street, St Paul’s and Moorgate. The nearest train stations are Liverpool Street and Farringdon. Bus Route 153 runs directly past the Barbican along Chiswell Street
Car and bicycle parking
We have free bicycle spaces and paid car parking spaces available
View the Milton Court Accessibility Guide (PDF) or download the large print or audio formats.
If you have any access-related queries, or are planning to attend a performance and would like to discuss your access requirements in advance, please email the Guildhall Facilities Department or call 020 7628 2571 and ask to speak to the duty manager.
Accessible parking for Milton Court is available at Barbican Car Park 3
