Alliyah’s interdisciplinary practice gravitates towards embodied and meditative processes. She harnesses song, somatics and sculpture to create ‘sonorous myth’ installations and performances. Woven soundscapes materialise taking the form of multi-layered tape loops, collaging her voice, foraged field recordings and memories- which are later crafted through the use of reel-to-reel tape and cassette machines. Her soundscapes are accompanied by sculptural relics which become ‘activated’ in live performances using movement and vocal scores. The work shrouds the audience in a slowed, surreal state revealing the bedrock of her research which investigates myths, folkloric tales or science fiction stories concerning queer ecological perspectives and histories. These narratives act as collective vessels which purge emotional material and offer nurturing matter for another to mould.

David is a sound artist, and experimental musician working through D.I.Y kinetic and interactive sound objects, improvisation, oral histories and listening practices.

They’re interested in sound for its tactile, textural and somatic qualities, and as modes for interrelatedness and interplay that can explore dynamics between our social, psychological and material entanglements within different environments.

Mancunian music-maker Ellen Beth Abdi uses live loops, pokey drums, undulating synths and quietly subversive lyrics to mould her unique sound.

From supporting The Stone Roses at Wembley Stadium, touring with New Order for their seminal MIF shows and most recently touring and recording with A Certain Ratio (all by the age of 27).

She was invited to collaborate live with music legend Angélique Kidjo, opening Aviva Studios for Manchester International Festival 2023.

Ellen has also produced her debut solo album, set for release later this year.