Touching on a dizzying array of issues, Decoding Life is the theme of the 2018 Peninsula Arts Contemporary Music Festival
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Composer creates new work to celebrate 60th anniversary of Lennon and McCartney’s first meeting
To mark the 60th anniversary of John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s first meeting, Dr Alexis Kirke – from the University of Plymouth’s Interdisciplinary Centre for Computer Music Research has used a computer algorithm to chart the emotional development of their friendship through their lyrics.
Peninsula Arts Contemporary Music Festival 2017 explores the reinvention of the human voice
The 12th edition of the Peninsula Arts Contemporary Music Festival – taking place at Plymouth University from 24-26 February 2017 – will explore the reinvention of the human voice.
Soprano and quantum computer combine for world first musical performance
The world premiere of a duet between a mezzo soprano and a $15million quantum supercomputer – created by a Plymouth University composer – will take place at the 2016 Port Eliot Festival
Bristol live music census reveals £123 Million economic contribution and planning threat to music venues
New research reveals the vast economic, cultural and social impact of live music in Bristol, to the tune of £123m
Stars emerge: Plymouth Symphony Orchestra with Michael Petrov at Plymouth Guildhall
Bulgarian cellist Michael Petrov joined Plymouth Symphony Orchestra at the Guildhall for one performance, he proved himself a a worthy soloist
Expanding the horizons of musical imagination at Peninsula Arts Contemporary Music Festival 2016
Music representing the energy of dark matter and performances using brain-computer interfaces and biocomputers will be among the highlights of Frontiers, the 11th edition of the Peninsula Arts Contemporary Music Festival.
Boyan Ensemble of Kiev on exciting form at Tavistock Church (review)
Boyan Ensemble of Kiev have a spine tingling opening to their concerts. The brought their music to Tavistock Church. Philip Buttall reviews
‘Health of live music’ census kicks off in Bristol
A survey to assess the ‘health of live music’ in the UK will start in Bristol as students and lecturers of Buckinghamshire New University go to gigs
Exploring the impact of improvisation on live jazz performance
Dr Katherine Williams of Plymouth University is exploring the music of Duke Ellington with first ever Jazz Research Fellowship by the Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation and the Jazz Education Network
Plymouth audiences set for a shock at premiere of innovative new work
With echoes of Haydn’s Surprising Symphony, Shockwaves by Plymouth University Professor of Computer Music Eduardo Miranda will be performed at The House
Disclosure and Rudimental curate the Wild Life music festival at Brighton airport
Wild Life, the music festival curated by Disclosure and Rudimental, has some great acts lined up. It takes place in Brighton in June
Science and music combine in style for the 2015 Peninsula Arts Contemporary Music Festival
the 10th annual Peninsula Arts Contemporary Music Festival celebrates experimental music with advances in science and computer technology
The Jar Family find hope among the madness in their latest song, 1914
Industrial folk collective The Jar Family have recorded a song for The Centenary of the Great War. Called 1914 it aims to find hope in the madness of it all
North Eastern Swing takes to the road with Rob Heron and the Tea Pad Orchestra
The celebrate the launch of their second album Rob Heron and the Tea Pad Orchestra are going on tour with their own self-styled ‘North Eastern Swing’