Scottish Opera wins Classical:NEXT Innovation Award

Early day motion 1396, tabled 4 June 2025 by Martin Rhodes (Labour). Signed by 13 members.

That this House congratulates Scottish Opera on being awarded the prestigious worldwide Classical: NEXT Innovation Award for its pioneering health and arts initiative, Breath Cycle; notes that the project, the first of its kind, which began in 2013, now supports people living with a range of respiratory conditions, including long covid; further notes that Breath Cycle has engaged nearly 2,500 participants across Scotland, the wider UK and Europe; recognises the reported benefits to participants’ mental and physical health, energy levels and confidence; and celebrates the recognition of Breath Cycle as a ground-breaking project that is shaping the future of classical music through bold, thoughtful and effective innovation in practice.

Signatures by party: Labour 5, Scottish National Party 4, Liberal Democrat 2, DUP 1, Labour/Co-operative 1.