London, 7 May 2026 - Christie's Final Treasures from the Wine Cellar of Andrew Lloyd Webber sold 100% by lot and raised £517,910 for The Music in Secondary Schools Trust (MiSST). The online sale drew strong international participation, attracting registrants from 28 countries and sparking competitive bidding between clients from EMEA (59%), APAC (23%), and the Americas (18%). The collection was 134% sold by value.
All proceeds are being donated to MiSST, which administers Lloyd Webber's Music in Schools Programme. The program provides access to free instruments, weekly tuition, and a classical music curriculum, and has supported nearly 30,000 students to date. These results enable a further 4,000 students to join, helping to extend MiSST's mission of transforming the lives of disadvantaged students through music.
The highest price achieved was Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Romanée-Conti 2005 (3 bottles), raising £45,000, followed by Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, La Tâche 2005 (6 bottles), raising £40,000.
Adam Bilbey, SVP, Global Head of Wine and Spirits at Christie's, said: "This sale delivered exceptional results for a cellar of outstanding provenance. Collectors responded strongly to the rarity and historical significance of the wines, with sustained bidding throughout the online sale. We are particularly proud that the proceeds (full hammer total) will support The Music in Secondary Schools Trust and its transformative work in music education."
Andrew Lloyd Webber said: "I am absolutely delighted that the sale of my wine cellar has raised over a half a million pounds for my music in schools programme. To date over 30,000 children have taken part in the project and the sale means that 4,000 additional kids will be able to join. The beneficial power of music education in schools has long proved to be a no-brainer. Quite simply, music empowers young people. From academic achievement to solving social behavior and mental health issues, the benefits to the whole community, not just the young students, are demonstrably proven. The Social Value Engine reports that for every £1 invested in the programme I sponsor, the social return is a massive £9.87. Every child has the right to music education. It's time for everyone to say enough is enough."
Rachel Landon, MiSST CEO, said: "We are delighted by the incredible success of the auction and are continually amazed by Andrew Lloyd Webber's kindness. These funds will make a transformative difference for many children, enabling us to expand our reach and support even more young people. With a short-term target of supporting over 50,000 students by 2028 and a waiting list of over 140 schools, this support comes at a crucial time. It allows us to bring the Andrew Lloyd Webber Programme to more disadvantaged schools that have been eagerly waiting for this opportunity. On behalf of the communities we serve across the UK, thank you."
Top lots
| Wine | Price realized |
|---|---|
| Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Romanée-Conti 2005 (3 bottles) | £45,000 |
| Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, La Tâche 2005 (6 bottles) | £40,000 |
About The Music in Secondary Schools Trust
The Music in Secondary Schools Trust (MiSST) is dedicated to transforming the lives of disadvantaged students through music. MiSST aims to close the achievement gap in music and across the wider curriculum by providing pupils in 37 disadvantaged secondary schools, all located in areas of significant deprivation, with musical instruments, weekly tuition, and a classical music curriculum known as The Andrew Lloyd Webber Programme.
In addition to its core curriculum, MiSST offers "Programmes of Excellence" to further support student development, including the MiSST Music Academy, Play Days, an annual concert, and intensive residential music courses. To date, MiSST has reached nearly 30,000 students, and its goal is to reach 50,000 by 2028.
MiSST has proven, through robust evaluation, that learning music powerfully empowers young people, leading to significant improvements in academic attainment, wellbeing, and behavior. Using the Social Value Engine (SVE), the charity has quantified that for every £1 invested in the Andrew Lloyd Webber Programme, MiSST generates £9.87 in social value.
(Press Release)
