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presentation will also feature live musical performances from special guest artists,
including some of this year’s nominees.

Also announced today, from this year onwards the awards will take place at a different
UK classical music venue each year, and from 2023 the RPS commits to presenting
them for the first time at a venue outside London.

RPS Chief Executive James Murphy says: ‘Some people have asked us if there’s been
sufficient music to celebrate with the RPS Awards this year. Brace yourselves for a
story of tremendous resilience, creativity and musicians finding ways against all the
odds to inspire others. We’re so pleased to applaud the countless non-professional
musicians across the country through the new Inspiration Award, and welcome the
music-loving public to join in the festivities as never before, casting their vote for the
Inspiration Award and joining us for the Awards celebration, for which tickets have
never been cheaper.’

Shortlisted nominees in the other categories will be announced in late September on
BBC Radio 3, longstanding RPS Awards Partner.

General booking to attend the 2021 RPS Awards will open on Friday 10
September with tickets costing £16 – 30. The RPS Awards will also be filmed and
streamed on the RPS website at a later date, and will be covered by BBC Radio 3.