London Contemporary Orchestra makes the orchestra contemporary.

We build new music in the room—live, with collaborators—and design nights that first-time listeners and long-time fans want to be at. Immediate sound. Open doors. Made for now.

Since 2008 we’ve worked across scenes and disciplines—Steve Reich, Pauline Oliveros, Philip Glass, Terry Riley, Mica Levi, Jonny Greenwood, Actress, William Basinski, Anoushka Shankar, Bryce Dessner, Sigur Rós, Frank Ocean, Taylor Swift; artists Holly Blakey, Bill Morrison, Conrad Shawcross, Ron Arad, Hannah Perry; and platforms Secret Cinema, NTS, Boiler Room, DAZED, Resident Advisor—on stages including BBC Proms, Barbican, Southbank Centre, Roundhouse, Printworks, Tate Modern, Meltdown Festival. In fashion, we’re a permanent fixture, working with Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood, Nike, Burberry, and more.

We exist for bold live performances, commissioning and premiering new work, creating real pathways for emerging players, arrangers, and composers, and widening access through participation and cross-disciplinary collaboration. We’re committed to an orchestra that reflects the diversity of London—on stage, behind the scenes, and in the room.

Live and general enquiries: [email protected]