YWMP's Monday Hangouts are back! 🎁🎈 From September 8th they will be starting regular sessions for young women, trans and non-binary folk ages 14-25 again in their brand new space! The Nest 33-35 Little Clarendon Street Oxford OX2 1HU Email [email protected] to join.

We are delighted to announce the new participants on our BOOM scheme: Aris Dayrono, Corner of the Garden (Rachael Dadd & Kulture), TOBITHEFREAK, Verity Standen, and Tej Adeleye. Read more: www.ocmevents.org/BOOM @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social

@elliewilsonuk.bsky.social will perform Moth x Human at IF Oxford, at OUMNH @morethanadodo.bsky.social. Plus expert panel and insect exhibit. Fri 17 Oct. Book: ocmevents.org/whats-on/mot... @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social @ukceh.bsky.social

"The most life changing...years of my musical journey." Sam Lee on Stanley Robinson: samleesong.co.uk/projects/my-... Tix for gig 3rd Oct, Dorchester: www.bishopscourtfarm.com/music-events... @woodhq.bsky.social @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social

// OCM Recommends Community fundraiser on Fri 22 August at Common Ground OX1 2HU, to help support them to stay open in the face of rising costs. It will take place from 2pm to late with DJs, art, workshops, merch sale, and good drinks.

Great Moth x Human feature in PrXludes magazine, with @elliewilsonuk.bsky.social & Dr Jenna Lawson. We've got more exciting news about Moth x Human soon! Article: prxludes.net/2025/08/18/e... @ukceh.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social #NMB25

Video about recent Sound & the Outdoors events with 101 Outdoor arts & PTEQ, Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. youtu.be/Uk7WzBzqhBQ?... Join our Opportunties list for more: ocmevents.org/opportunities/ @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social

OCM is recruiting! Director Jo Ross transitions to a new post as Associate Director, and we are looking for a new Director. Part-time, 3 days a week. Apply by 10am, Mon 15 Sept. Info: ocmevents.org/news-ocm-is-... @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social

YWMP are opening up their Safer Spaces Steering Committee to new recruits! Learn more at: linktr.ee/ywmpoxford If you have any questions, you can email [email protected] or send a social media message to YWMP.

The recording of Moth X Human by @elliewilsonuk.bsky.social is now available on NMC. nmcrecs.lnk.to/MothxHuman #NMB25 @ukceh.bsky.social @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social

Pics by @hedgehoghugh.bsky.social from Echoes and Embers by Ezra Gray + Giles W Bennett, with Oxford Festival of the Arts + @ovadagallery.bsky.social Join our mailing list for more events: ocmevents.org/join-our-mai... @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social

After two highly successful performances at PRS Foundation New Music Biennial, we are delighted that Ellie Wilson's Moth X Human will be at Septembersong festival 2025. @ukceh.bsky.social @elliewilsonuk.bsky.social @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social

Sam Lee's "Green Mossy Banks" opens, "When the land whispers/Don’t be a stranger." Listen: slee.lnk.to/songdreaming Tix 3rd Oct w/Spafford Campbell: www.bishopscourtfarm.com/music-events... @woodhq.bsky.social @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social

NMC recordings will release recordings from the PRS Foundation New Music Biennial on Friday 25th July, including Moth X Human. Presave: nmcrecs.lnk.to/MothxHuman @ukceh.bsky.social @elliewilsonuk.bsky.social @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social

26, a delicate and ethereal single by Spafford Campbell, is out! Spafford Campbell join Sam Lee @ Bishop's Court Farm OX10, Fri 3 Oct. Listen: linktr.ee/spaffordcampbell Tickets: www.bishopscourtfarm.com/music-events... @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social

Photos from our inspiring and thought provoking Sound and The Outdoors symposium and artist residency. Thanks to our wonderful partners 101 Outdoor Arts and PTEQ and all the brilliant speakers. 📷 101 Outdoor Arts @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social

Sonica are looking for artists at any stage of their career who have existing audio/visual works. Paid opportunity. Deadline: 12 noon, Monday 25th August 2025 Online information session on 23 July, in-person information session on 25 July. Learn more: sonic-a.co.uk/sonica-open-...

Sam Lee will be performing songs from his album songdreaming on Fri 3rd Oct at Bishops Court Farm. Tickets: www.bishopscourtfarm.com/music-events... Co-promoted by OCM and @woodhq.bsky.social @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social

Congratulations to Ellie Wilson, Dr Jenna Lawson and the ensemble on the moving performance of Moth X Human at the Southbank Centre last Saturday. Stay in touch: ocmevents.org/join-our-mai... #NMB25 @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social @ukceh.bsky.social

Echoes & Embers by Ezra Gray & Giles W Bennett - feedback welcome: forms.gle/NqpftiJ9tobK... With Oxford Festival of the Arts + @ovadagallery.bsky.social 📷 Giles W Bennett @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social

The deadline is this Thurs, 10th July at midday to apply for our annual artist development scheme, BOOM. Further info and application pack: ocmevents.org/project/boom/ @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social

Here's some travel info for Echoes & Embers this Fri/Sat at @ovadagallery.bsky.social as part of Oxford Festival of the Arts. Please consider using environmentally friendly transport if possible. OCM funders: @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social

Moth x Human has made it over the pond! Hear me chatting about moths and trying to remember to explain locations in the UK more fully. 🎧 17'47 @cbcnews-rss.bsky.social 🇨🇦 www.cbc.ca/listen/live-... @naturalengland.bsky.social @ocmevents.bsky.social @ukceh.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social

Giles W Bennett on patterns and neurodivergence. Patterns in trees and ripples form part of Echoes & Embers, Fri/Sat at @ovadagallery.bsky.social as part of Oxford Festival of the Arts. Tickets: wegottickets.com/f/13863 @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social

Ezra Gray explains how he slowed down the chirping of crickets - for Echoes & Embers, happening Fri/Sat at @ovadagallery.bsky.social as part of Oxford Festival of the Arts. Tickets: wegottickets.com/f/13863 Funders: @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social

Ezra Gray explains his use of hydrophones (underwater microphones). Echoes & Embers is this Fri/Sat at @ovadagallery.bsky.social as part of Oxford Festival of the Arts. Tickets: wegottickets.com/f/13863 Funders: @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social

Ezra Gray explains his use of contact mics to capture sounds for Echoes & Embers, happening this Fri & Sat at @ovadagallery.bsky.social as part of Oxford Festival of the Arts. Tix: wegottickets.com/f/13863 Funders: @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social

@elliewilsonuk.bsky.social was interviewed in The Guardian about her piece Moth X Human. The Southbank Centre show this Saturday is now sold out. Read it: www.theguardian.com/environment/... @ukceh.bsky.social @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social

Thinking of submitting an application for our BOOM development programme? Here's a checklist to answer key questions about eligibility. Deadline: midday Thursday 10th July Info and apply: ocmevents.org/project/boom/ @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social

Artists Ezra Gray and Giles W Bennett explain their show Echoes and Embers, happening this Fri and Sat at @ovadagallery.bsky.social as part of Oxford Festival of the Arts. Book: wegottickets.com/f/13863 OCM funders: @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social

Lovely piece about @elliewilsonuk.bsky.social's Moth X Human in The Strad magazine. www.thestrad.com/playing-hub/... Commissioned by OCM, supported by @ukceh.bsky.social for @prsfoundation.bsky.social's New Music Biennial. Funders: @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social

Ezra Gray & Giles W Bennett headed to the river to capture Oxford sights & sounds for Echoes and Embers this Fri/Sat. Tix: wegottickets.com/f/13863 With Oxford Festival of the Arts and @ovadagallery.bsky.social @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social

Artists Ezra Gray & Giles W Bennett explain their show Echoes and Embers, happening this Fri and Sat at @ovadagallery.bsky.social as part of Oxford Festival of the Arts. Tickets: wegottickets.com/f/13863 OCM funders: @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social

Warning Notes by Mark Anderson with Liam Walsh is at MKIF 24-26 Jul: ifmiltonkeynes.org/event/mark-a... + Working Boys Club will be there with Serving Sounds & Noisy Noise Noise shows. OCM funders: @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social

OCM and @woodhq.bsky.social present Sam Lee, Fri 3 Oct. www.bishopscourtfarm.com/music-events... OCM was lucky to book Sam as he released his 1st album & had his Mercury Prize nomination in 2013. @woodhq.bsky.social @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social

Tickets are sold out for @elliewilsonuk.bsky.social's Moth X Human next week, but you can hear it on the BBC New Music Show from last Saturday: (at 1 hour 17 mins): www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m... @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social @ukceh.bsky.social

Here are some of the wonderful audience comments for Echoes and Embers by Ezra Gray and Giles W Bennett (4-5 July). Booking: wegottickets.com/f/13863 Co-promoted with Oxford Festival of the Arts and OVADA. Funders: @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social

Moth x Human was played on BBC Radio 3 New Music Show last night (1 hr 17) + chat from me about moths and the music. Recorded live at New Music Biennial, Loading Bay Theatre, Bradford www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m... @ukceh.bsky.social @naturalengland.bsky.social @ocmevents.bsky.social

We are delighted to be part of the PRS Foundation Talent Development Network for 2025-6. This support is invaluable to our artist development work. #fundedbyPRSF #TDN @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social

There's plenty to enjoy in Dorchester before our gig with Sam Lee (supported by Stafford Campbell) on Fri 3 Oct. Tix: www.bishopscourtfarm.com/music-events... Co-promoted by OCM and @woodhq.bsky.social. Funders: @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social

Echoes and Embers by Ezra Gray and Giles Bennett will be at OVADA, Fri 4 - Sat 5 July. Tickets: wegottickets.com/f/13863 Promoters: OCM, Oxford Festival of the Arts, @ovadagallery.bsky.social. Funders: @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social

Our annual artist development scheme, BOOM, is open for applications! Application pack (including audio version): ocmevents.org/project/boom/ Deadline: midday Thursday 10th July 2025 Funders: @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social #ocm #FundedbyPRSF

📻 Moth x Human makes flutters across The Pond. @ocmevents.bsky.social @ukceh.bsky.social theworld.org/segments/202...

Here's a snippet from FÜLÜ's amazing performance at Tap Social Taproom in May. If you were there, we'd love to have your feedback: bit.ly/fulufeedback And if you want to hear about more great gigs, sign up to our mailing list: ocmevents.org/join-our-mai... @artscouncilengland.bsky.social

@spaffordcampbell.bsky.social have just released their new single. 'All Your Tiny Bones.' Listen: lnk.to/RW262 They'll be supporting Sam Lee at our gig on 3 Oct with WOOD HQ. Tix: www.bishopscourtfarm.com/music-events... @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social

In between performances of Moth x Human I was interviewed by the lovely Elizabeth Alker from BBC Radio 3. The final bit of our chat wouldn't have been out of place on Gardeners' Question Time! 😆🪏🦋 @savebutterflies.bsky.social #mothsmatter @ukceh.bsky.social @ocmevents.bsky.social

Moth x Human first performance to full house at @bradford2025.co.uk Loading Bay Theatre. 🦋 Part of PRS Foundation's New Music Biennial @prsfoundation.bsky.social #nmb25 Commissioned by @ocmevents.bsky.social

Booking open: Echoes and Embers @ OVADA, Fri 4-Sat 5 Jul. Immersive audiovisual experience w/ projections of natural imagery, local sounds + live cello. Tix: wegottickets.com/f/13863 Oxford Festival of the Arts @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social

In rehearsals. Full fat Moth x Human with live musicians, visuals ... and, of course, moths. 🦋 #nmb25 Hear it live in Bradford this Saturday. Morning gig at 10.30am. bradford2025.co.uk/event/moth-x... @ocmevents.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @bradford2025.co.uk @ukceh.bsky.social

@elliewilsonuk.bsky.social talks about Moth X Human, commissioned by OCM for @prsfoundation.bsky.social New Music Biennial and supported by @ukceh.bsky.social. Free tix available. At 1:46: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social #NMB25