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 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.
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.
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.
We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Steinberg, a world leader in audio technology, whose support for young composers and creators is helping to shape the future of new music and Sound.
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.
In our monthly Alumni Spotlight series, we celebrate the journeys of artists who have been part of Sound and Music’s programmes. This month, we speak to New Voices 2021 alum Jennifer Wrigley, a renowned fiddler, composer, and ambassador for traditional Orkney music as she releases her first solo album, Catch the Rhythmic Orkney Tide and Ride.
We’re excited to announce that our research into the UK’s DIY music scenes has been longlisted for SXSW London’s inaugural UK event in 2025. This is a unique opportunity to share the vital importance of grassroots music communities with a global audience—and we need your help to secure our place in the final programme!
Sound and Music’s Young Voices group has unveiled an exciting new project: The Young Voices Zine. This inspiring publication offers a unique snapshot of life as a young music creator in the UK today, blending reflections, advice, and creative tools for fellow composers.
In this blog, Temi, Sound and Music’s Communications and Insights Manager, reflects on the launch event of SoundEscapes held last week at the Sainsbury Centre. Combining art and music in a groundbreaking collaboration.
