Classical Music: Composer Spotlight — Ben Nobuto

We’re excited to partner with Classical Music for the Composer Spotlights series—a new collaboration highlighting the most innovative and diverse voices shaping classical music today. This series celebrates the exceptional composers who have been part of our programmes, showcasing their artistry and creative journeys.

Kicking off the series, British-Japanese composer, pianist, and producer Ben Nobuto offers his insights on music and career development. A participant in our New Voices 2021, Ben received vital support and mentorship, helping to shape his distinctive artistic path.

Alumni Spotlight: Arowah

In our Alumni Spotlight series, we celebrate the journeys of artists who have been part of our programmes and find out what they’re up to. This month, we shine the spotlight on Arowah, a visionary composer and artist who was part of our New Voices Programme in 2022.

Essentials Fund: Round Two — Applications now open

Today we’re delighted to announce applications for Round Two of the Essentials Fund are now open. The Essentials Fund offers small grants of £250–£400 to support your artistic development by covering costs for self-learning projects, equipment, mentoring, or other expenses directly related to your work.

In the Making 2025 — Applications now open

Applications are now open for In the Making 2025—the UK’s only year-long artist development programme for talented young music creators and composers aged 14–18. It supports those passionate about composing in any form and is open to all, regardless of instrument, musical interests, creative goals, background, or location.

The Curating Composer: Championing DIY Music Scenes at REMIX Summit London 2025

In January 2025, we brought The Curating Composer: Creating Cultures of New Music research to REMIX Summit London, hosted at the Royal Academy of Arts. This was part of a vital conversation on grassroots music scenes, placemaking, and the role of DIY curators in shaping culture.

Sound of the Year Awards 2024: Children’s Category

Sound of the Year Awards are celebration of sound presented by The Radiophonic Institute (TRI) and The Museum of Sound. 

From the everyday sounds that encapsulate the events of the past twelve months to the year’s most innovative and creative sound technology, the Sound of the Year Awards celebrates sound in all its forms and from all corners of the world.

Fair Access Sessions: Championing equity and inclusion in new music

As we celebrate five years of Fair Access, we’re launching a sector-wide push to raise awareness and encourage even more organisations to endorse these principles. If you or an organisation, ensemble, or venue you work with would like to learn more, we’d love to invite you to one of our upcoming information sessions.

Alumni Spotlight: Eva (Powered by Steinberg)

In our monthly Alumni Spotlight series, we celebrate the journeys of artists who have been part of Sound and Music’s programmes. This month, in collaboration with Steinberg, we hear from the talented Eva, an aspiring young composer passionate about creating atmospheric soundtracks for video games and films.

Alice Boyd – From The Understory (A film by Sound and Music)

Alice joined Sound and Music’s New Voices 2020, programme, marking a pivotal moment in her creative career. We documented Alice’s journey as she prepared for her artist residency and performance at the Eden Project, home to the world’s largest indoor rainforest.