About Us
Promoting professional chamber music concerts by musicians of National and International repute
BCMS came into existence in 1944, to provide local people with solace from the war in general, and bombing in particular. Our mantra of providing half-a-dozen reasonably-priced chamber music concerts per year of the highest possible quality has been maintained ever since.
Alongside concerts by renowned musicians, we support young classical musicians: for example, every season includes at least one concert by exceptionally talented young professionals.
Young people who join the Lighthouse Poole’s “Live for Five” scheme can purchase a BCMS concert ticket for £5
What do we provide?
With concerts throughout much of the year, we provide something for everyone, from leading quartets to up-and-coming musicians.
Finest Musicians
The BCMS promote an impressive collection of National and International musicians who have performed across the globe.
Free Programme
With every concert you attend, you will receive a free programme providing you with additional information about the musicians performing.
Convenient Parking
A multi-storey car park is opposite Lighthouse Poole
Refreshments
Interval refreshments are available at BCMS concerts
Become a season ticket holder
Planning on attending each BCMS concert for the season?
By becoming a season ticket holder, you will benefit from a saving of £50 over the year, whilst also knowing your seat is saved for every concert.
Season ticket cost: £100 per adult
Season ticket holders are automatically made members of BCMS, entitling them to vote at the AGM, and to various additional privileges from time to time.
Become a Patron
Are you able to make an additional donation, large or small, to enable us further to enhance the quality of our concerts? Then the BCMS Patrons Fund is for you.
For example, our being able to engage “premier league” musicians for our concert on 27 April 2025 was made possible by the fund.
A Patrons donation is annual, typically paid along with a pre-season ticket booking, or via this website, and is eligible for Gift-Aid.
BCMS Associates and Sponsors
The Bournemouth Chamber Music Society would like to thank its associates and sponsors for their support for our concerts
