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| Abbreviation | ROSL |
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| Established | 1910; 115 years ago (1910) |
| Founder | Sir Evelyn Wrench |
| Type | Non-profit members' organisation |
| Legal status | Incorporated byRoyal Charter |
| Purpose | The support of international understanding and friendship through social and artistic activities. |
| Headquarters | Over-Seas House, Park Place,London,SW1 (since 1922)[1] |
Patron | HM The King Charles III |
Vice-Patron | Princess Alexandra, The Honourable Lady Ogilvy |
President | Lord Geidt |
Chairman | Helen Prince |
Key people | Director General, Dr Annette Prandzioch |
| Website | rosl |
TheRoyal Over-Seas League (ROSL) is a not-for-profit institution founded in 1910, dedicated to promoting international friendship pursuant to itsroyal charter, an ethos which binds its global membership.
ROSL has a Grade I listed clubhouse in the heart ofSt James's, London, and a programme of events including a public affairs series which focuses on geopolitical issues, concerts, art exhibitions, and fine food and wine occasions.
The extensive heritage Clubhouse includes a dining room, more than 80 bedrooms, events spaces and a garden overlookingGreen Park where members enjoyal fresco dining in the summer.
ROSL promotes young musicians and visual artists through an arts programme, including the Annual Music Competition, which is more than 70 years old. In 2021, the organisation introduced the Public Affairs Series and Annual Lecture, a series of events and debates featuring journalists and broadcasters, ambassadors, politicians and thought leaders.
The ROSL Foundation, its associated charity, supports music, arts and heritage.
ROSL's Patron isHM The King Charles III. Vice-PatronHRH Princess Alexandra KG GCVO, the President is TheRt Hon The Lord Geidt GCB GCVO OBE QSO PC, the Director General since 2020 is Dr Annette Prandzioch, and its chairman is Helen Prince.
The clubhouse has 83 bedrooms, many with views across the Royal Park or across the skyline ofWestminster.
The art deco dining-room was refurbished in 2022. It has a chef team and collaborations with celebrity chefsIrini Tzortzoglou,Cyrus Todiwala and Daren Liew.
ROSL publishes a quarterly journal calledOverseas,[2] which comprises contemporary features written by renowned journalists, members' articles and information about forthcoming events and the arts programme.
Membership allows access to various events, including the Public Affairs Series and Annual Lecture, which is an introduction of intellectual content, discussing geopolitical issues with keynote speakers. Recent speakers includeMichael Gove,Rt Hon. Lord William Hague of Richmond,Former Prime Minister of Australia Julia Gillard,Scott Morrison,Sir John Sawers,Lord Roberts of Belgravia,Lord Frost,Baroness Ashton of Upholland, andLord Robertson.
ROSL enjoys connections with talented music performers such asJoseph Calleja.
The ROSL has 11,000 members worldwide. Membership fees are based on proximity to the London clubhouse, or age, with those aged 17 to 25 enjoying a reduced rate of membership.[3] To become part of the organisation requires a proposer.
ROSL organises a worldwide annual competition for musicians aged 30 and under.[4] There are four solo section awards and two ensemble awards; the solo section winners then compete for the competition gold medal and first prize. The competition celebrates more than 70 years of success in supporting and promoting young talented musicians, past winners include;Jacqueline du Pré,Melvyn Tan,Piers Lane,Jonathan Lemalu,Sean Shibe and theMarmen Quartet.
ROSL offers many performance opportunities to prize-winners after the competition at major venues such asWigmore Hall.[5] The organisation has established relationships with many UK festivals and promoters including Brighton, Buxton, Cambridge Summer Music, and North Norfolk.
ROSL's award-winning series of chamber music concerts in Edinburgh is a fixture of theEdinburgh Fringe Festival.[6]
These programmes offer this group of young extraordinary talent an artistic home with experienced mentorship and advice, networking, promotional support and concert opportunities around the world.
The ROSL Foundation[7] (Charity no. 306095) was established on 1 January 1960 to mark theROSL's Golden Jubilee.
The Hon. Alexander Downer AC is the Chairman of Trustees.
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