News
Aaron Azunda Akugbo is our new Principal Trumpet
9 July 2026
We’re excited to announce our new Principal Trumpet: Aaron Azunda Akugbo Hi, my name is Aaron Azunda Akugbo and I am the new Principal Trumpet of Aurora Orchestra. As if. Mental. 1. When did you first pick up the trumpet? I first started playing when I was about 4 or 5 years old. My dad […]
Announcement of Aurora’s new Chief Executive
30 June 2026
We announce the appointment of Johnny Langridge as our new Chief Executive.
Development Manager – job opportunity
25 February 2026
Aurora is recruiting a Development Manager to support and grow its fundraising through individual giving and events.
Chief Executive recruitment
16 February 2026
Aurora’s seeking a new, inspirational Chief Executive to work alongside co-founders Jane Mitchell and Nicholas Collon to ensure continued artistic success, consolidate financial resilience and manage the ongoing growth of the organisation.
Violin open auditions
7 January 2026
Aurora is holding open auditions to recruit freelance violinists to join our roster of regular players.
Some news from the Aurora office team
7 January 2026
After nearly 17 years with Aurora, Chief Executive John Harte will be moving on to become Managing Director of the London Symphony Orchestra when Dame Kathryn McDowell DBE steps down in the summer.
Aurora appoints three new trustees
23 October 2025
We’re delighted to welcome three new trustees to Aurora’s board.
What’s the Score? A new podcast from Aurora
8 August 2025
We’ve launched What’s the Score?, a new podcast that takes you under the skin of the music we perform and inside the creative brains behind our performances.
We’re recruiting for new trustees
28 May 2025
Aurora’s recruiting for three trustees to support our board on fundraising, education and governance.
Aurora announces free access for all schools to Aurora Classroom
22 April 2025
Aurora announces free access for all schools to Aurora Classroom.