Could our BOOM artist development scheme support you to create sound work outdoors/in unusual spaces? ocmevents.org/news-open-ca... In collaboration with CEDA, supported by @soundukarts.bsky.social @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social #ocm #FundedbyPRSF

// OCM Recommends Charlbury Riverside Festival 30 Years of Free Music, Arts and Community 18–19 July 2026 | The Mill Field, Charlbury, Oxfordshire Saturday 18 July: 1.00pm–10.00pm Sunday 19 July: 12.00pm–8.00pm Free Admission

Thanks to everyone who came to Goblin Band and Angeline Morrison last Friday. If you were there, we'd love your feedback. www.illuminate-data.org.uk/survey/chjpgg @angelcakepie2.bsky.social @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social #ocm #FundedbyPRSF

We're now accepting applications for our BOOM artist development programme 2026-27. In collaboration with CEDA and @soundukarts.bsky.social Info & apply: ocmevents.org/news-open-ca... Funders: @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social #ocm #FundedbyPRSF

It's this Friday! (3rd July). @angelcakepie2.bsky.social and Goblin Band: A double bill of foot stomping and soul stirring folk at Cowley Workers' Club. Tickets: wegottickets.com/f/20843 Funders: @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social #ocm #FundedbyPRSF

It's this week: our double bill of Angeline Morrison and Goblin Band at Cowley Workers' Club. @angelcakepie2.bsky.social Tickets: wegottickets.com/f/20843 Funders: @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social #ocm #FundedbyPRSF 📷 Nick Duffy, Barry Savell

New gig announcement: ICHI at Florence Park Community Centre, Sat 19 Sept. ‘Hilarious & bonkers & brilliant!’ LAUREN LAVERNE Tickets: buff.ly/XcrT926 Funders: @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social #ocm #FundedbyPRSF

Another clip from our gig with The Noonan Trio: The King is Dancing. Join our mailing list to learn about more gigs: ocmevents.org/join-our-mai... @stjohnsox.bsky.social @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social #ocm #FundedbyPRSF

This moving lament by @angelcakepie2.bsky.social is based on historical records of remains of a boy, washed up on shore after a shipwreck. Tix for Angeline Morrison & Goblin Band, Fri 3rd Jul: wegottickets.com/f/20843 @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social

@angelcakepie2.bsky.social's soulful voice & handmade sonic aesthetic weaves an enchanting & powerful experience. Cowley Workers' Club on Fri 3rd July - double bill with Goblin Band: wegottickets.com/f/20843 @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social

Quietus interviewed two Goblin Band members: thequietus.com/interviews/g... Our gig with Goblin Band & Angeline Morrison is on Fri 3rd Jul @ Cowley Workers' Club. Gig tickets: wegottickets.com/f/20843 @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social

Thanks to The Noonan Trio for a great performance on 30 May. Their great verve & enthusiasm really brought to life the unusual songs from their album "Inherit a Memory." @stjohnsox.bsky.social @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social #ocm #FundedbyPRSF

Were you at our gig with the Noonan Trio? If so, we'd really appreciate your feedback. Survey link: forms.gle/bqnQRNvt4hJk... @stjohnsox.bsky.social Funders: @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social #ocm #FundedbyPRSF

Goblin Band are bringing traditional music into the present. Here's what people are saying. 3rd July gig: Goblin Band & Angeline Morrison: wegottickets.com/f/20843 @angelcakepie2.bsky.social @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social #ocm #FundedbyPRSF

The final issue of Nightshift (June 2026) is out now - don't miss this special edition! This magazine has played a really key role in the Oxford music scene, & we'd like to express our heartfelt thanks to Ronan & all the reviewers for including OCM's gigs in its brilliant coverage. buff.ly/4OC6u8r

Tomorrow night: The Noonan Trio at @stjohnsox.bsky.social. Get your ticket here: wegottickets.com/f/17459 Funders: @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social #ocm #FundedbyPRSF

101 Outdoor Arts are inviting singers of any experience level to take part in Deblozay. Singers will participate in two workshops 11-12 July. Performance 5th September, 8pm, in the centre of Newbury. Email [email protected] to sign up and find out more.

The amazing NTS Radio are running a one-hour special on our Century of Sounds project with @pittriversmuseum.bsky.social. You can tune in live at 12pm UK time on Friday 22 May on NTS 2: www.nts.live/shows/guests...

The Noonan Trio getting their groove on! The King is dancing...inspired by WHAT? Come and find out on Sat 30 May at St John's College: bit.ly/4lSHXu1 @stjohnsox.bsky.social @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social #ocm #fundedbyPRSF

Friday 3rd July: a folk double bill with two of the brightest rising acts: Angeline Morrison and Goblin Band. Cowley Workers Sports and Social Club. @angelcakepie2.bsky.social Funders: @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social #ocm #FundedbyPRSF #Oxford #gig

// OCM Recommends Starling Sessions at The Tap Taproom, Botley, Weds 20th May Tickets: wegottickets.com/f/19601

// OCM Recommends Bégayer, a cool experimental quintet from France, are coming to Common Ground tomorrow (Weds 20th May), promoted by Divine Schism Tickets: wegottickets.com/f/16913

// OCM Recommends Instant Scorechestra is at South Oxford Community Centre on Saturday 23rd May, improvising a soundtrack to The Bride of Frankenstein. Musicians - all instruments/ levels (please arrive 8pm) Audience - please arrive 8:30pm FREE Visit southoxarts.uk for further info

Great review from Rag Mag of The Noonan Trio's Inherit a Memory album. Hear them on Sat 30 May at St John's College: bit.ly/4lSHXu1 @stjohnsox.bsky.social @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social 📷 Kaja Gwincinska, Linda Pedroso

Last chance to apply for Base Frequencies 2026! The deadline is 9am on Monday 11th May. A five-day creative lab. ocmevents.org/whats-on/bas... In partnership with 101 Outdoor Arts. Funders: @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social #ocm #FundedbyPRSF

// OCM Recommends Out today!

"Inherit a Memory" is The Noonan Trio's critically acclaimed album. This excerpt offers lyrical reflections on memory and the past. Hear them on Sat 30 May at St John's College: bit.ly/4lSHXu1 @stjohnsox.bsky.social @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social

// OCM Recommends Starling Sessions at Tap Social Taproom on Weds 20th May, with a DJ set from Zahra Haji Fath Ali Tehrani. wegottickets.com/f/19601 Photo: Jason Warner Funders: @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social #ocm #FundedbyPRSF

Meet the drunken landlady, one of many characters appearing in the jazz/rock/genre-defying narratives of The Noonan Trio. Hear them on Sat 30 May at St John's College: bit.ly/4lSHXu1 @stjohnsox.bsky.social @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social

Here's a taster of "Tell Me" performed by The Noonan Trio. Hear them on Sat 30 May at St John's College: bit.ly/4lSHXu1 @stjohnsox.bsky.social @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social #ocm #FundedbyPRSF

The critically acclaimed Noonan Trio combine dramatic spoken word with experimental jazz, post-rock and improvisation. 30 May, St John's College: bit.ly/4lSHXu1 📷 Kaja Gwincinska, Linda Pedroso @stjohnsox.bsky.social @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social

OCM is active across multiple social platforms, so you can find us on your favourites. Why not give us a follow if you haven't already? Funders: @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social #ocm #FundedbyPRSF

“Will have you wondering why Sean Noonan isn’t a household name.” Mark Saleski, Blogcritics.org The Noonan Trio, 30 May, St John's College: bit.ly/4lSHXu1 @stjohnsox.bsky.social @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social 📷 Kaja Gwincinska

We've got exciting events in the pipeline. If you're ready to explore unusual and creative events involving sound, join our mailing list. buff.ly/knnQzJf Funders: @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social #ocm #FundedbyPRSF

"Stealing of Cream by Blue Tits" is a track from The Noonan Trio's "Inherit a Memory" which was placed on the 68th GRAMMY Ballot. Listen: buff.ly/n0qADUv Tix for 30 May Gig: bit.ly/4lSHXu1 @stjohnsox.bsky.social @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social

"A dynamic and virtually flawless execution of art at an apex of creativity few can match" - Brent Black, Critical Jazz The Noonan Trio, 30 May, St John's College: bit.ly/4lSHXu1 @stjohnsox.bsky.social @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social

Spring is in the air in Ox! Here's the Sounds of Spring playlist from our Listening Party at Flo's Cafe, Apr 2023. open.spotify.com/playlist/6j1... @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social

Tbt to the Tandem Takeover last Nov. With Tandem Collective, we filled the Sheldonian Theatre & The Nest with live performances & workshops celebrating community & connection. Thx to the Sheldonian STACE scheme. @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social

New gig announcement! Sean Noonan Trio, Sat 30 May at @stjohnsox.bsky.social. Speaking drummer Sean Noonan performs rhythmic jazz storytelling with pianist Matthew Bourne & bassist Michael Bardon. Book: bit.ly/4lSHXu1 @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social

// Opportunity - open for submissions until 19 June 2026.

It’s that time of year again – we’re excited to launch the 2026 Spring Project, an open call for artists all over the world! 🍃 If you’ve not taken part before, twice every year we open the Cities and Memory sound database, sharing the latest recordings for you to reimagine and recompose.

Thanks to all the artists, volunteers and our partners at @pittriversmuseum.bsky.social and @citiesandmemory.bsky.social for an amazing event at Century of Sounds. Feedback: forms.gle/LCow1UcvY5L8... To explore the sounds and artists further, visit: citiesandmemory.com 📷 Ian Wallman

Selected performances from the Century of Sounds event are available on our YouTube channel. youtu.be/1t0Cswl78Ms In partnership with @pittriversmuseum.bsky.social and @citiesandmemory.bsky.social @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social #ocm #FundedbyPRSF

// OCM Recommends Bring in Nowruz celebrating Spring Equinox. Fri 20 Mar: Yearn DJ Night from 10:30pm-3am. DJs: ZAHRA HAJI FATH ALI TEHRANI, AISHA CAMPBELL, and DJ MULI Sat 21st Mar: 11.30am-3:30pm: Film screening + food Please RSVP to YWMP in advance www.ywmp.org.uk

Apply now for Base Frequencies! (6 - 10 Jul) ocmevents.org/whats-on/bas... 5 days of exploration for sound practitioners interested in making work for the outdoors. With 101 Outdoor Arts. Deadline: 9am, Mon 11 May @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social

Thank you!! Thank you to Big Yellow Oxford for continuing to support the Starlings project with free storage space for instruments. OCM is proud to be a collaborator with Tandem Collective on this wonderful project.

Thanks to everyone that came to our "Celebrating Women" Listening Party last Friday. Listen to the playlist here: open.spotify.com/playlist/7bp... Feedback: www.illuminate-data.org.uk/survey/zptrhw Thanks to Workshop Cafe for partnering with us. @artscouncilengland.bsky.social

Eleanor Hooper, a past participant in our BOOM development programme, is releasing her debut EP, FIBRES, this Fri! Intimate vocal layers transform deeply personal experiences of motherhood, loss & healing into haunting, expressive music. distrokid.com/hyperfollow/...

What a night! Here are the highlights from the sold-out Century of Sounds launch event @pittriversmuseum.bsky.social. After hours in a museum is always special, and tonight was even more so, with stunning live performances, artists in conversation and samplers loaded with sounds from the archive.

Follow this thread to read more about the amazing A Century of Sound: Live event last week and see more highlights online at: citiesandmemory.com/2026/03/a-ce...