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We recently chatted with composer Blasio Kavuma – one of four composers to be part of our Associate Composers Scheme. An active collaborator and curator, Blasio has worked across a number of different art forms, including film, visual art and performance art, and strives to create music that is both forward-thinking and accessible to a wider audience. We spoke to Blasio about his practice and what he hopes to achieve through our Associate Composers Scheme over the course of the year.
Ahead of their performance at our next nonclassical night, experimental flautist Kathryn Williams and performance artist Andy Ingamells talk about their practice, how they met and the new collaborative work they’ll be performing on 20 March.
Lola de la Mata, is a London-based French composer, artist and multi-instrumentalist who is particularly interested in how the physicality of sound can be embodied within her music. Over the next year, she’ll be writing a new work, curating a nonclassical night and appearing on our Outside the Lines release as part of our Associate Composers Scheme.
Ahead of the scheme, we caught up with Lola to discuss her influences, starting points and what it means to her to be a composer in the 21st century.
The shortlist for Battle of the Bands 2019 has been announced. Featuring a smorgasbord of new and experimental music, the following finalists will battle it out in front of judges Eleanor Ward (nonclassical’s Executive Director), conductor Jessica Cottis and award-winning composer Dominic Murcott for the coveted first prize.
As 2018 comes to a close, we reflect on the year – from our favourite releases (not just on nonclassical!), to best live experiences, to personal highlights. We’ve made a year-end playlist – take a listen, and let us know any of your favourites on Twitter @nonclassical.
After a record number of applications, we’re proud to announce that our 2018-2020 Associate Composers are Lola de la Mata, Blasio Kavuma, Yfat Soul Zisso and Dan Potter.
Hear from our previous winners Héloïse Werner (The Hermes Experiment) and Heidi Heidelberg about their experience and what they’ve gone on to do since.
Since nonclassical’s inception in 2004, we have been dedicated to developing and producing the best new music, pushing at the boundaries and conventions of the genre. As a charity, support is essential to the work we do. This Giving Tuesday, you can support nonclassical through the following ways.
Are you a solo artist or a member of a band with a passion for experimenting and pushing the boundaries of classical music? We're searching for the next big contemporary classical artists who are looking to establish themselves in the alternative-classical music scene as part of our Battle of the Bands contest.
nonclassical speak to composer Nico Muhly about the composition of his piece ‘Keep in Touch’, the weirdness of violas, and collaborating with Anohni.
Ahead of his performance at The Victoria, Dalston on 14 November, Benedict has shared with us his graphic scores from Guerrillas, a part-conceptual, part-improvised work which aims to push both the player and the listener to its limits.
Langham Research Centre’s radiophonic experiments are twisted into new shapes on Tape Reworks Vol. 1, a split EP featuring remixes by renowned experimental musician Jim O’Rourke and Berlin-based industrial band group A.
nonclassical returns to The Victoria, Dalston with a year-long bimonthly programme of experimental manifestos, flute workouts, return visits from nonclassical favourites, and the best new artists.
A selection of photos from our takeover of the National Theatre's River Stage Festival, August 3–5 2018. All photographs © Cameron Slater
Are you a composer looking to take the next step in your career? We're looking for unsigned and unpublished artists who display exceptional ability and potential to join our Associate Composers Scheme.
Our July Club night is almost upon us, and we’re excited to present the launch of electronic musician and expert analogue tinkerer Tom Richards’ new LP PINK NOTHING. To give you a taste of what you might expect on 31 July, here’s a bit about the performers involved.
Mesmerising, immersive and heavily textured – Tom Richards’ new LP PINK NOTHING is now available to download and stream, and also buy on 12” vinyl.
Idiosyncratic and infectious – listen to 'Pink Something' by Tom Richards, taken from his upcoming release on nonclassical, 'PINK NOTHING'.
The latest in our annual Outside the Lines series is out now. The all-female EP features some of the most exciting performers and composers to emerge from the new classical music scene in London.
