“Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.” – George Bernard Shaw

Championing change and celebrating diversity in classical music – Chi-Chi Nwanoku and Chineke! featured in BBC Music.

Final Note Magazine Discusses Disruption for Diversity with Chi-chi Nwanoku Chi-chi Nwanoku OBE is tackling the classical music industry’s diversity issues from the top down. Final Note Magazine met with the self-confessed disruptor to discuss her empowering upbringing, how the power of change lies with the gatekeepers of classical music and the upcoming national celebration…

Chineke! Ensemble at Queen Elizabeth Hall – Part of Africa Utopia Festival Sunday, 15 September 2019 19:00 22:00 Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre Belvedere Rd, Lambeth London SE1 8XX United Kingdom (map) The ensemble performs Spohr’s charming Nonet dating from the late Classical period, Dvorák’s Serenade in D minor, abounding in bohemian melodies and rhythms,…

Chineke! Ensemble at Chatsworth Arts Festival CHINEKE! ENSEMBLE AT CHATSWORTH ARTS FESTIVAL Friday, 20 September 2019 18:00 19:30 Chatsworth Bakewell DE45 1PP United Kingdom Chineke! Ensemble will appear at Chatsworth Arts Festival to perform as a Septet! They will perform a short concert during the day and an early evening concert in the Theatre –…

Chi-chi Nwanoku OBE on Colourful Radio Chineke! Orchestra founder Chi-chi Nwanoku OBE appeared as a guest on Colourful Radio this month to talk about the mission of Chineke! and its upcoming concerts. Read more….

Ethnicity Awards with Official partner HSBC has nominated Chineke! Foundation in the category of Charity or Community Initiative for 2019. Read the complete article here and VOTE for Chineke!

The Chineke! Foundation, established by Chi-chi Nwanoku, is Europe’s first majority Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) orchestra. View Chineke’s upcoming performance schedule, purchase tickets…..