Sound and Music announces new In Motion 2025 composer cohort

Sound and Music is thrilled to announce the second-ever cohort of our flagship artist development programme, In Motion—welcoming 10 bold and boundary-pushing composers from across the UK to join the … Read More

Alumni Spotlight: Nneka Cummins

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’re shining the spotlight on Nneka Cummins, a boundary-pushing composer and producer who joined our New Voices programme in 2022.

Vicky Clarke: In Motion (Latent Spaces Q&A)

We are thrilled to announce the launch of LATENT SPACES, a new spatial sound installation created by Manchester-based sound artist Vicky Clarke, aka SONAMB—her official In Motion 2024 project. In … Read More

Essentials Fund: Round Two recipients announced

We’re thrilled to reveal the recipients of Round Two of our Essentials Fund—an initiative designed to provide vital financial support to UK-based composers, music creators and artists working with sound … Read More

Sound and Music welcomes three new Trustees to our Board

Last week at our final Board meeting of the financial year, we welcomed Cevanne Horrocks-Hopayian, SD, and George Hyde as the newest members of our Board of Trustees. Their diverse expertise—spanning composition, sound design, multimedia arts, equity advocacy, and music law—will strengthen our mission to be the base camp for anyone in the UK who wants to make, experience or support new music and sound to shape the modern world.

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.

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.