Community

As Croydon’s Resident Orchestra, our community is at the heart of what we do.

Collaboration is a big word for us and we value working with the diverse talent Croydon has to offer. Croydon has long been a hub of creativity, and being named London Borough of Culture in 2023 presented even more opportunities to celebrate and expand our borough’s thriving cultural scene. It has informed our work here ever since, and we’re proud to be part of that story.

A dancer is captured mid-leap on stage, with musicians arranged around him.

Created by Croydon

There’s lots celebrate in Croydon. That’s why we champion performances created by the people who live and work here.

A young child stands in the audience and gives a double thumbs up.

Community base

Our work at St John’s, Upper Norwood is shaped by the people who live there.

A woman from a South Asian dance group smiles at the camera.

Community showcases

We open the doors of Fairfield Halls for free community showcases that put Croydon’s residents centre stage.

A man with headphones DJs with musicians around him.

Outside the concert hall

We take music out of the concert hall and into the community.