The Night Shift
Shortlisted for the Royal Philharmonic Society award for Best Audience Development 2007, the Night Shift is a new way to enjoy classical music.

The Night Shift is kindly supported by the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation.

"The formula has achieved what for any arts organisation is the Holy Grail: a ‘ways in’ event that has built a genuinely youthful following."
Culture Capital

The Night Shift is all about being able to enjoy great music in a relaxed atmosphere, so it strips away all those strange rules of classical concerts. You can bring a drink in, go out to get one, and don’t have to worry about clapping in the wrong place. The important thing is the music.

For more info, why not visit our Night Shift website ?

Our next event...

Wednesday 20 October 2010, 10pm
Queen Elizabeth Hall

This intimate Night Shift gives you the chance to experience some amazing music from the Baroque era - moving, gutsy and energetic - in an informal, contemporary late-night setting. Live music pre-show and DJ afterwards until midnight.
More details to follow soon...

Kati Debretzeni violin/director
Alistair Appleton presenter
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment

Tickets
£8 advance, £10 on the door, £6 stage seats
£4 for full time students including a free beer

Tickets are now on sale- please click here for more info and to book.

Check out our Night Shift website for soundclips, photos from the 13 August event and video.

We're also now on Twitter- find us by searching for 'theoae'!

www.myspace.com/oaenightshift
www.oae.co.uk/thenightshift

We'd love to hear what you think about our events so feel free to email us at nightshift@oae.co.uk. Here are some of the comments we've had so far:

"Everyone was in good spirits throughout and the orchestra were most impressive. The atmosphere was unlike the stuffy, pretentious feeling that surrounds most classical evenings, and the organisers managed to maintain this right through to the DJ at the bar after the main event."

‘Just wanted to say I was at last nights Nightshift and I absolutely loved it, was such a warm and friendly atmosphere, will be attending every one from now on, and the Cello Singer before the gig she was amazing also, thanks for a great night.’

'Thanks for a truly brilliant concert on Tuesday, with Robert Levin. Absolutely spine-tinglingly electric!'
'Amazing value. I can't believe it's only 4 pounds with a free beer. Brilliant night.'

"Thanks for another brilliant Night Shift last night! Fantastic! I LOVE these events :)"

‘Last Thursday I attended the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, and what a brilliant evening it was! The atmosphere was very relaxed and not the least bit intimidating. The orchestra was engaging, entertaining, and wonderful to listen to. Our group had a fun evening, something I would not have associated with a classical music concert before... Thanks for making classical music come to life for non-musos like me!’

"Another wonderful event, and as always thoroughly enjoyed it. Nightshift provides a truly unique experience to engage with the musicians, so let’s have plenty more!"

"It was the first NS I've attended and I thought it was a brilliant event. It would be great if they were monthly..."

"Best of all was the reaction of the audience: enthusiastic standing ovations at the end, real concentration during the performances, and some judicious beer-swilling. Without selling the music short, the OAE has created a winner with the Night Shift - or rather, its audience has." Tom Service, The Guardian

www.oae.co.uk/thenightshift
www.myspace.com/oaenightshift