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We are pleased to share that Music Patron has appointed Augusta Quiney as Chief Executive Officer, marking another important milestone in the platform’s journey toward becoming a stand-alone charity.

In our Alumni Spotlight series, we highlight the bold and diverse practices of artists who have taken part in our programmes. This month, we’re shining a light on Rylan Gleave, a genre-defying composer and vocalist who joined our New Voices programme in 2021. He works in experimental and divergent fields, merging classical craft with an experimental edge. From orchestral commissions to jazz-punk and dark folk, Rylan’s boundary-crossing music is rooted in live performance, collaboration and a deep commitment to inclusivity.

In Motion is our 18-month programme that supports composers and music makers at pivotal points in their careers. Through personalised coaching, networking and funding, artists are given the space to develop their practice, explore new ideas and realise their ambitions, culminating in a final creative project for public release. In this Q&A, we speak to In Motion 2025 composer Grace Stubbings, a cross-disciplinary artist from Hartlepool, working as a musician, producer, sound artist, and workshop facilitator. Her practice weaves improvisation, deep listening, community engagement, and ecology. Grace plays synthesiser in VENUS GRRRLS.

In Motion is our 18-month programme that supports composers and music makers at pivotal points in their careers. Through personalised coaching, networking and funding, artists are given the space to develop their practice, explore new ideas and realise their ambitions, culminating in a final creative project for public release. In this Q&A, we speak to In Motion 2025 composer Sarahsson, a Devonshire-born composer, producer, multi-instrumentalist, performance artist and DJ living and working in Bristol.

In Motion is our 18-month programme that supports composers and music makers at pivotal points in their careers. Through personalised coaching, networking and funding, artists are given the space to develop their practice, explore new ideas and realise their ambitions, culminating in a final creative project for public release. In this Q&A, we speak to In Motion 2025 composer Harry Burgess, a musician, writer, and educator based in London.

In Motion is our 18-month programme that supports composers and music makers at pivotal points in their careers. Through personalised coaching, networking and funding, artists are given the space to develop their practice, explore new ideas and realise their ambitions, culminating in a final creative project for public release. In this Q&A, we speak to In Motion 2025 composer, Bilge Nur Yilmaz, a Turkish-born composer, vocalist, and interdisciplinary artist working as Tendertwin. Blending ambient folk and microtonal textures, her work explores themes of belonging, grief, and transformation. Her debut EP “Ship Argo,” inspired by mythology and memory, received acclaim on BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio 6, and Clash Magazine.