Associate Composer Emily Abdy brings together a line-up of artists writing innovative and original music with voice. Abdy’s curated event toys with the boundaries between composition and songwriting, “popular” and contemporary classical music, showcasing innovative approaches to sound across the experimental music scene.

“I want to highlight artists who strike me as raw, honest voices, using words and sound to deliver a resounding sentiment."

Opening the Birmingham event is Abdy’s work Ruminant for violin and spoken word, performed by Sean Morrison. Transcribed from an earlier version for viola, the score tasks a single performer with recounting an inner-monologue while playing their instrument. 

Much like Abdy herself, artist Chloe Knibbs’ creative practice has one foot rooted in classical composition and the other in singer-songwriting. Chloe presents a set of original music exploring loss, memory, relationships and self. 

Sonic entity enjika make their debut performance, weaving evocative lyrics and intimate acoustic arrangements with found sound and modular synths to convey a tumultuous narrative. The night closes with a set from Blue Ruth, a vocalist and electronic artist with a distinct approach to sound – expect noisy, synth-led industrial music with a pinch of post-punk sensibilities. 

Tickets

£10 advance | £6 concessions* | £12 on the door

*Concessions include students with valid NUS card, Universal Credit, PIP and the over 60s. If you need a concession ticket but don't meet the above criteria, please drop us a line at sophie@nonclassical.co.uk

Accessibility

For more information about the venue’s accessibility, click here. For any access queries and/or requirements, please email sophie@nonclassical.co.uk. Free access companion tickets are available as an add-on.

REFUND POLICY

If you are no longer able to attend we will accept refunds requested up to 48 hours before the performance. If you find you’re unable to attend within 48 hours of the performance (for example: due to a positive coronavirus test), please contact sophie@nonclassical.co.uk and we will happily exchange your ticket for another Nonclassical event of your choice (subject to ticket prices and availability).

Nonclassical is grateful for the support of Margaret Engering Fund, PRS for Music Foundation, Arts Council England and the Samuel Gardner Memorial Trust.

Nonclassical is a PRS Foundation Talent Development Partner supported by PPL and in association with Youth Music UK.