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Celebrating Kirkcaldy Orchestral Society on its Shortlisting for the Royal Philharmonic Society's Inspiration Award

  • Submitted by: Claire Baker, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour.
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 17 December 2025
  • Motion type: Standard Motion
  • Motion reference: S6M-20210

That the Parliament celebrates Kirkcaldy Orchestral Society (KOS) being shortlisted for the Royal Philharmonic Society's Inspiration Award, which champions amateur music across the country; appreciates KOS for its longevity, operating as a community orchestra in Fife for 150 years; recognises that KOS is the only nominee from Scotland and is one of four music groups shortlisted for the national award; notes that the winners of the award, which is decided by public vote, will be announced at a ceremony in London in March 2026; extends its very best wishes to everyone at KOS, and wishes it continued success, included at the upcoming final.


Supported by: Jeremy Balfour, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Annabelle Ewing, Dr Pam Gosal MBE, Bill Kidd, Fulton MacGregor, Stuart McMillan, Edward Mountain, Kevin Stewart, Paul Sweeney, David Torrance, Tess White, Martin Whitfield