The Orchestra (For Now)

The Orchestra (For Now)
Left to Right: Bickerstaff, Bao-Smith, Kirby, Hancock, Scarisbrick, Snape, Thomson
Background information
OriginLondon, United Kingdom
Genres
Years active
  • 2023–present
Members
  • Joseph Scarisbrick
  • Neil Thomson
  • Bill Bickerstaff
  • Lingling Bao-Smith
  • Erin Snape
  • Millie Kirby
  • Charlie Hancock
Past members
  • Isobel Nisbett
Websitetheorchestrafornow.com

The Orchestra (For Now) (sometimes abbreviated as TO(FN)) is an English progressive rock band based in London. Formed in early 2023, the band consists of lead singer and keyboardist Joseph (Joe) Scarisbrick, guitarists Neil Thomson and Bill Bickerstaff, violinist Lingling Bao-Smith, bassist Millie Kirby, cellist Erin Snape, and drummer Charlie Hancock. They regularly perform around London and the UK and released three singles before releasing their debut EP Plan 75 on 28 March 2025. Their most recent EP, Plan 76 was released in October 2025, with the first single, Hattrick, released on 3 September 2025. They are also set to release an album in 2026.