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The Noonan Trio

30th May 7:30pm

Matthew Bourne – Piano Michael Bardon – Double Bass Sean Noonan – Drums, Vocals, Composer Sean Noonan is a celebrated New York speaking drummer and composer. He blends jazz rock, improvisation, and rhythmic storytelling, crafting imaginative narratives and seamlessly blending ancient traditions of wandering minstrels with contemporary musical forms. Joining him to form The Noonan […]

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Base Frequencies 2026

6th July 1:00pm

Mon 6 – Fri 10 Jul 2026At 101 Outdoor Arts£120 (includes food & accommodation) Deadline: 9am, Mon 11 May Due to limited space, we cannot guarantee acceptance for all suitable applicants. Selection will be determined by a combination of date of application and application form answers. Early application is encouraged to maximise chances of acceptance, […]

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Past events

Listening Party #17: Celebrating Women

6th March 7:30pm

What is it? We love discovering new music, and the best way to discover is to share. Listening Parties are a space to share the music you’re passionate about. You’ll discover something new, and meet other music enthusiasts. This time we’re thrilled to bring the Listening Party format to the Workshop Cafe. How does it […]

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A Century of Sounds: Live [Sold Out]

27th February 6:30pm

Note: this event is now sold out and there will be no returns or on-the-door tickets available. A Century of Sounds is a unique live event, bringing together the Pitt Rivers Museum’s extraordinary sound collections with 100 artists from around the world to create a new way of experiencing these incredible, diverse recordings. Tonight’s show […]

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Listening Party #16: Love Stories

12th February 7:30pm

Thursday 12th February 2026 7:30-9:30pm (doors 7pm) Caper Bookshop, 74-77 Magdalen Road, Oxford, OX4 1RE What is it? We love discovering new music, and the best way to discover is to share. Listening Parties are a space to share the music you’re passionate about. You’ll discover something new, and meet other music enthusiasts. This time […]

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BOOM in Residence at St John’s College

31st January 1:30pm

We’re opening up our next BOOM gathering (artist development days) to the public. Meet our BOOM artists and join us for seminars with leading sound artists and producers covering the topics of presenting music/sound outdoors, creating shows for specific outdoor sites, and creating work with communities. These seminars will take place across Friday 30th and Saturday […]