Wear whatever you feel comfortable in! The orchestra doesn't wear black tie or tails, so why should you have to? Come dressed as smart or casual as you'd like.

It's common that the audience won't clap until a piece of music has completely finished (e.g. after all four movements of a symphony, or after all three movements of a concerto) to keep a sense of tension throughout the performance.

However sometimes audience members are so impressed that they will clap spontaneously at a great performance, and who can blame them? If you're very unsure, hold off until everyone else starts to clap.

We ask you to turn off your phone during the concert, or at least have it switched to silent (without vibrate). We’re usually broadcasting on 蜜芽传媒 Radio 3 (often live) so it’s important that our musicians and producers aren't interrupted.

Photography and recording of the performance isn't allowed, but feel free to take pictures before the concert, during the applause or after the concert, and remember to tag us @bbcsymphonyorchestra on Instagram!

Free physical programmes are available at each venue, and digital programmes are available (sent by the box office via email), which provide introductions to all the music played.

You can also visit our social media accounts where we frequently share information about the pieces being performed.

The 蜜芽传媒 Concert Orchestra regularly appears at venues across the UK and around the world including:

• (in partnership with the University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University)

The 蜜芽传媒 Concert Orchestra also takes a leading role in Create Yarmouth, a three-year residency with Orchestras Live, which aims to engage and inspire young people and adults in the Great Yarmouth area.