ISCM World New Music Days 2024 — British Section Shortlist Announced
The International Society for Contemporary Music (ISCM) is an international network of members from around fifty countries, devoted to the promotion and presentation of new and contemporary music....
View ArticleJerwood Arts to support In Motion programme
Today, we are delighted to announce that Jerwood Arts will be supporting In Motion, our new 18-month artist development programme. In Motion will support anyone working with music and sound to innovate...
View ArticleThe Cutting Edge exhibition opens at Heritage Quay
Heritage Quay showcase the UK’s revolutionary musical history in their new exhibition, The Cutting Edge: New Music from 1945. Now open to the public, the exhibition celebrates classical music composed...
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New Voices: Georgia Denham Essays
Georgia Denham, as part of her New Voices 2020 project, presents a series of intimate essays reflecting on her journey through the programme. Check back for Georgia’s latest essays over the coming...
View ArticleGeorgia Denham Essay 1: turkey dreaming
From navigating lockdown as a composer, to hopeful daydreams becoming reality, this essay gives a personal insight to the beginning of Georgia’s time on the New Voices programme. This is the first of a...
View ArticleGeorgia Denham Essay 2: happi home
Moving back to a family home is an experience shared by many creatives. This essay gives a personal insight into Georgia’s time in Happisburgh and the challenges and joys that change can bring to a...
View ArticleGeorgia Denham Essay 3: florence friends
Creative confessions, Florence and the Machine and newfound friendships are reflected on with tender vulnerability in this latest essay from Georgia Denham. Revisiting the pop music of her youth,...
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Announcing our new programmes: In the Making and In Motion
Today, we are excited to announce the launch of two new artist development programmes; In the Making, for young composers aged 14-18 and In Motion, for those aged 18 and over. Our artist-led programmes...
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In the Making and In Motion: apply and register now
We’re delighted to announce that our new national artist development programmes In the Making, for composers aged 14-18, and In Motion, for those aged 18 and over, are now open for applications and...
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Infrequently Asked Questions sessions for our new programmes
Got a question about our new programmes? Then why not join an online Infrequently Asked Questions session. Our Infrequently Asked Questions sessions are designed for anyone who is thinking about...
View ArticleWorks Chosen for the 2024 ISCM World New Music Days
The organisers of the 2024 ISCM World New Music Days have released the selection of works which will be performed during this year’s festival. We are very pleased to announce that Zoë Martlew has been...
View ArticleISCM British Section Call for Works: Applications for 2025 now open!
Applications are now open for the ISCM British Section’s Call for Works for the World New Music Days Festival 2025, which will take place in Portugal, from 30 May to 7 June. In addition to its New...
View ArticleEd McKeon: A Postcard from South Africa
Music programmer, producer and commissioner, and ISCM British Section Board member Ed McKeon recounts his experience at the 2023 South Africa ISCM World New Music Days festival as delegate for the...
View ArticleRecruitment: Head of Programmes and Head of External Engagement
Today, we are excited to announce that the search for our Head of Programmes and Head of External Engagement begins. If you are interested in finding out more about these outstanding opportunities or...
View ArticleRecruitment: Join us for Infrequently Asked Questions
As part of our recruitment process for our two new roles, Head of Programmes and Head of External Engagement, we’re running an Infrequently Asked Questions session hosted by Sound and Music’s Chief...
View ArticleRecruitment: Chair of the Board of Trustees
Sound and Music is looking for a new Chair of the Board of Trustees in September 2024 when Dr Greg Davies steps down after five years in the role (and five more as a trustee). If this sounds like you...
View ArticleTrustee Recruitment: Join us for Infrequently Asked Questions
As part of our recruitment process for a new Chair of the Board of Trustees, we’re running an Infrequently Asked Questions session hosted by Sound and Music’s Chief Executive Will Dutta. This is an...
View ArticleIn the Making: Launch of 2024 Bursary Appeal
Sound and Music is raising funds to support young people attending In the Making, our annual trailblazing artist development programme for young people aged 14-18. In the Making is the only programme...
View ArticleISCM World New Music Days 2025 — British Section Shortlist Announced
The International Society for Contemporary Music (ISCM) is an international network of members from around fifty countries, devoted to the promotion and presentation of new and contemporary music....
View ArticleThe Curating Composer: Creating Cultures of New Music
The UK music industry needs to do more to recognise the importance of grassroots music scenes in the UK; to take steps to make these more sustainable and encourage more people to start them. To those...
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