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Sheila Maurice-Grey and Banou Azania

28 March 2019
In 2018, London-based composer, trumpeter and visual artist Sheila Maurice-Grey...

What does Brexit sound like?

27 March 2019
While we don't know what 29 March will look like...

Sounding Out: Is radio dead?

28 January 2019
We commissioned research into the world of radio and discussed the findings as part of Sounding Out, a special night of debate on the subject at the Roundhouse in London. Here you'll find highlights from the night plus the research itself.

Cathy Graham wins ABO Award 2019

23 January 2019
Cathy Graham has won the ABO Award 2019, awarded to her during the ABO Annual Conference, this year held in Belfast.

Making Music More Accessible: DIY Access Guides

16 January 2019
Here are DIY Access guides from the charity Attitude is Everything, now translated into many languages, that can help bands, venues, promoters and festivals create events that engage and cater for Deaf and disabled audiences, regardless of scale or budget.

Playlist: What did 2018 sound like to you?

20 December 2018
We ask musicians from Brian Eno to FEMME for their songs of 2018 (and why) in this end of year playlist.

British Folk in the 21st Century

15 October 2018
Writer Tim Cumming gives us a tour of Britain's folk music including new and established artists plus a rundown of his top 20 folk albums for you to discover.

Oliver Knussen

11 July 2018
Cathy Graham reflects on the life of Oliver Knussen - a British music colossus who has sadly died at the age of 66.

Fleshback: Queer Raving in Manchester’s Twilight Zones

25 May 2018
Fleshback is the latest in a trilogy of films we’ve...

The Alternative Royal Wedding Playlist

16 May 2018
We ponder what music might be like at the royal wedding between Harry and Meghan if we only chose artists from the UK or US.

Blue Lab Beats in Morocco

12 April 2018
Blue hair, blue room, Blue Lab Beats - we speak to the London duo about their time in Morocco collaborating with Saad Tiouly.

Different Trains 1947

12 February 2018
We're delighted to be on board for Different Trains 1947 as Actress (Ninja Tune), Jack Barnett (These New Puritans), Jivraj Singh, Priya Purushothaman and Sandunes come together for performances of new audiovisual work in the UK and India.

Profile: Mark Simpson

22 January 2018
As part of the Year of British Music, we talk to British composer Mark Simpson, the first ever winner of the BBC Young Musician of the Year.

Playlist: Best Intros

11 January 2018
We dig out some classic and more surprising musical intros from songs of yesteryear with our latest music playlist.

Musicity in Seoul

11 January 2018
Three British musicians have helped to provide a soundtrack for Seoul, South Korea as part of Connected Cities. We find out what Musicity is and how it works.

Short Stuff Playlist

20 December 2017
We close 2017 in celebration of the shortest day of the year and a playlist that doesn't waste any time! Featuring guest contributions from Sarathy Korwar, Nabihah Iqbal, Quinta and Daniel Kidane.

Richard Dawson: Beirut and Beyond

07 December 2017
Richard Dawson plays Beirut and Beyond festival, supported by the British Council and guest curated by Maurice Louca. We find out more about this intriguing artist and how the invite came about.

Profile: Gavin Higgins

30 November 2017
We talk to British composer Gavin Higgins about his ensemble and orchestral works as part of the Year of British Music.

Profile: Helen Grime

24 November 2017
We talk to Scottish composer Helen Grime about her compositional process as part of the Year of British Music.

Profile: Nabihah Iqbal

10 November 2017
We speak to Nabihah Iqbal about her new album, her insatiable appetite for new music from around the world and her show earlier this year in Russia following our invite for her to play at Synthposium in Moscow.

Profile: Anna Meredith

11 October 2017
We speak to composer Anna Meredith about the breadth of her work from Varmints to Anno to the David Bowie prom and ask how she approaches her compositions and what's in store for the future.

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