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Sam Lee

3rd October 7:30pm

Mercury prize nominated folk singer and arranger Sam Lee will perform songs from his compelling and emotional new album ‘songdreaming.’ This is his fourth album; it was named album of the month by Mojo magazine, and The Guardian gave it five stars, describing it as ““A moving tribute to Albion’s troubled soul.” Sam’s fresh and […]

Moth x Human

17th October 7:30pm

In a special late-night opening of Oxford University Museum of Natural History, enjoy a solo performance of Ellie Wilson’s Moth x Human, accompanied by an expert panel discussion and a chance to view an insect exhibition from the museum’s archive. Moth x Human is a thought-provoking composition that highlights declining UK biodiversity. Moth activity data is […]

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Past events

Warning Notes at MKIF

24th July 6:00pm

Thurs 24th – Sat 26th July, 6pm-10pm Free, suggested donation £3 As day turns to night, immerse yourself in a captivating sound world and ever-changing outdoor live performance. Using an ensemble of visually striking mechanical ‘instruments’ – gongs, bells, whistles and explosive events – and created in collaboration with Liam Walsh, Warning Notes creates a rich and powerful soundscape that gives […]

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Echoes and Embers

5th July 1:00pm

Created by Ezra Gray and Giles Bennett Fri 4th July, 7-10pm Sat 5th July, 1-2:30pm + 7-8:30pm (audience are encouraged to enter and leave at any point during the performance) OVADA, Osney Lane, Oxford In collaboration with Oxford Festival of the Arts and OVADA An immersive journey into the natural world using light, sound, and […]

Echoes and Embers

5th July 7:00pm

Moth x Human (Southbank Centre)

5th July 12:00pm

Part of New Music Biennial Purcell Room, Southbank Centre Moth x Human is a thought-provoking composition that highlights declining UK biodiversity. Moth activity data is sonified into emotive, immersive soundscapes, alongside acoustic instruments, field recordings, and electronics. Sonified moth activity data combines with acoustic instruments and electronics in an immersive work highlighting biodiversity decline that was […]