Published 11th November 2025
Performers from Able Orchestra showcase a fresh wave of new music and stunning visuals to live and online audiences.
Following on from their success at Unlocked, part of the Soundstage Festival earlier this year, Able Orchestra (AO), produced by Inspire Youth Arts, returns with AO 360 – a powerful new showcase of original music and digital art at Fletcher’s Theatre, Nottingham, on Saturday 15 November 2025.
AO 360 continues to showcase AO’s pioneering approach, profiling accessible music making and digital performance including new collaborations with Urban Projections, BeatFeet and Tom Shawcroft. Previous events have included work with BBC Philharmonic, The Hallé, Orchestra of the Swan and Dyskinetic Ltd, gaining national recognition with support from Orchestras Live.
AO 360 will bring together young musicians from across Nottinghamshire, celebrating creativity, innovation and inclusion. The performance will feature new musical and digital compositions created using accessible digital instruments and technology that enables every participant to contribute.
The event will highlight the work of the AO Ensembles, as well as work developed in schools, colleges and communities, alongside the inspiring AO Pioneers – a group of young leaders shaping the future of inclusive music-making. It will also mark the debut of AO’s newest group, the Cotgrave-based AO South Ensemble, further expanding the reach of the project across the county.
More than a performance, AO 360 is a celebration of collaboration and imagination. Audiences can expect striking visuals, immersive soundscapes and original compositions exploring the changing seasons and the connections that music creates.
Before the main show, guests can explore a range of sensory stations and activities in the foyer, designed in collaboration with AO members. These hands-on experiences offer guests a glimpse into the creative and technological processes behind some of the performances.
Rebecca Streets, Inspire Youth Arts Manager, said:
“We’re delighted to be showcasing the breadth of talent across the Able Orchestra project at AO 360. AO continues to evolve and grow with the addition of the AO South Ensemble and the broad range of professional opportunities AO provides; it is fantastic to see this work going from strength to strength. It’s our first time presenting at Fletchers Theatre and we are thrilled to see greater access and inclusion at this venue for our performers and audiences giving more young people the chance to explore music and creativity in a professional context.”
For more information about Able Orchestra and the AO 360 Showcase event, visit inspireculture.org.uk/ableorchestra.
