Events and concerts Early Music Small Ensembles DatesTuesday 30 April 2024 (17:30-18:30)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music Building Changing Landscapes - Postgraduate Conference DatesWednesday 1 May 2024 (10:00-16:30)LocationStrathcona LT1 (G18), Zoom (Hybrid) Oliver Janes - clarinet | John Reid - piano DatesFriday 10 May 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building Search for: Search All eventsPerformanceResearch seminarsLectures, Talks and Workshops 26Apr The Purcell School DatesFriday 26 April 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWe welcome talented students from The Purcell School for Young Musicians with a concert featuring two captivating trios featuring the piano. 30Apr Early Music Small Ensembles DatesTuesday 30 April 2024 (17:30-18:30)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionProfessor Andrew Kirkman presents this relaxed performance which features chamber ensembles from the Collective of Early Music Performance and Research (CEMPR). 1May Changing Landscapes - Postgraduate Conference DatesWednesday 1 May 2024 (10:00-16:30)LocationStrathcona LT1 (G18), Zoom (Hybrid)DescriptionPostgraduate conference in Languages, Cultures, Art History and Music on the theme of our numerous and constantly changing landscapes, from the social to the ecological. Programme added 3May Ella Taylor - soprano | Sholto Kynoch - piano DatesFriday 3 May 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionAs part of our ongoing partnership with Oxford International Song Festival we welcome festival Director Sholto Kynoch with opera singer and recitalist, Ella Taylor for their Barber Concerts debut. 6May University of Birmingham Liturgical Choir DatesMonday 6 May 2024 (17:30-18:30)LocationWorcester CathedralDescriptionThe University of Birmingham Liturgical Choir make their Worcester debut to give Evensong under their director, Dr Paul Rodmell. 8May Jonathan Silk Quintet DatesWednesday 8 May 2024 (17:30-19:00)LocationThe Foyer, Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionDirector of Jazz Studies, Jonathan Silk brings together some of the UK's leading jazz musicians for an informal gig in the foyer of the Elgar Concert Hall. 10May Oliver Janes - clarinet | John Reid - piano DatesFriday 10 May 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin us for an intimate recital with a familiar face to Birmingham's classical music fans, clarinettist Oliver Janes. 25May Body Clock by Azizi Cole DatesSaturday 25 May 2024 (19:00-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionDeveloped as part of Sounding Change with Azizi Cole, 'Body Clock' is a multidisciplinary piece combining music, movement, and the influence that music can have on the body. 30May Mwen x BEAST x Antonio Roberts DatesThursday 30 May 2024 (19:30-23:59)LocationCentralaDescriptionA night of electronic and experimental music and visuals, featuring BEAST and Sounding Change musician DJ Mwen. 6Jun Vespers of the Blessed Earth DatesThursday 6 June 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationSymphony Hall - BirminghamDescriptionThe University of Birmingham Voices join the CBSO for a performance of John Luther Adams' "Vespers of the Blessed Earth" and Sibelius' Second Symphony. 8Jun BULLYACHE: WHO HURT YOU? DatesSaturday 8 June 2024 (20:00-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBULLYACHE is a dance company and music duo, featuring as part of Sounding Change, with a focus on working-class and queer perspectives, consisting of Courtney Deyn and Jacob Samuel. 9Jun Summer Festival of Music: Folk Band at POWER FOLK DatesSunday 9 June 2024 (14:00-20:00)LocationThe Spotted DogDescriptionPOWER FOLK is an all-you-can-eat buffet for music fans and musicians alike. The day welcomes a plethora of musicians to the stage throughout the day, including the University Folk Band and its director, Paloma Trigas. 9Jun Summer Festival of Music: University Brass Band Reunion Concert DatesSunday 9 June 2024 (17:00-18:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThis concert marks the end of an era as we wish a fond farewell to longstanding professional conductor Stuart Birnie, welcoming back performers from across the Brass Band's history. 11Jun Summer Festival of Music: Jazz at the Spotted Dog - Jazz Collective Vocal Ensemble DatesTuesday 11 June 2024 (20:00-23:59)LocationThe Spotted DogDescriptionThe University's Jazz Collective Vocal Ensemble are joined by a line-up of talented instrumentalists to explore music from artists such as New York Voices and expertly crafted arrangements. 14Jun Summer Festival of Music: University Jazz Orchestra & Jazz Collective small bands DatesFriday 14 June 2024 (18:00-23:59)LocationThe Spotted DogDescriptionHead down to The Spotted Dog for an eclectic evening of jazz presented by University of Birmingham's Music Society Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Collective bands. 16Jun Summer Festival of Music: Summer Festival Orchestra DatesSunday 16 June 2024 (15:00-16:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWe celebrate our talented students with this concert as we present the winning entries of both the 2023 Music Society composition competition and the 2024 Music Society solo competition. 17Jun Summer Festival of Music: miniBEAST DatesMonday 17 June 2024 (13:00-14:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionminiBEAST is the perfect introduction to the weird and wonderful world of electroacoustic music – music that will surround you, lure you in and entrance you as it fills the 10m high BEASTdome. 17Jun Summer Festival of Music: String Orchestra DatesMonday 17 June 2024 (18:00-19:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionFrom the virtuoso violins to the dark depths of the double basses, there is nothing quite like the power of a string orchestra in full flow. Come and enjoy the sumptuous sounds of our talented String Orchestra. 18Jun Summer Festival of Music: University Music Scholars DatesTuesday 18 June 2024 (13:00-14:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionCome and enjoy this relaxed, showcase performance from a selection of talented scholarship holders from across the University. 19Jun Summer Festival of Music: Chamber Music & Soloists Concert DatesWednesday 19 June 2024 (13:00-14:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionMembers of the University of Birmingham Music Society's Chamber Music Network to give short ensemble and solo performances ranging from string quartets to song in this informal lunchtime concert. 19Jun Summer Festival of Music: University Symphonic Brass DatesWednesday 19 June 2024 (18:00-18:45)LocationThe Green HeartDescriptionVenture into the Green Heart for a gilded evening of brassy tunes from our symphony brass ten-piece, arranged by Birmingham's very own Stephen Roberts. 20Jun Summer Festival of Music: Summer Festival Voices DatesThursday 20 June 2024 (13:00-14:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionSingers from across the campus present a lunchtime concert of some of their favourite choral music as part of this year's Summer Festival. 21Jun Summer Festival of Music: Folk Band DatesFriday 21 June 2024 (13:00-14:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe Summer Festival 2024 comes to a close in style as we welcome Paloma Trigas and the Folk Band's talented musicians for this finale to a fortnight of incredible music-making. 26Jun BEAST: Xenia Pestova Bennett + Annea Lockwood DatesWednesday 26 June 2024 (18:00-19:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBEAST hosts new music for instruments and electronics presented over our bespoke immersive sound system, alongside artist-led public workshops. 26Jun BEAST: Artemi Gioti + Aaron Einbond DatesWednesday 26 June 2024 (20:00-21:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBEAST hosts new music for instruments and electronics presented over our bespoke immersive sound system, alongside artist-led public workshops. 27Jun BEAST works DatesThursday 27 June 2024 (18:00-19:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBEAST hosts new music for instruments and electronics presented over our bespoke immersive sound system, alongside artist-led public workshops. 27Jun BEAST: Yong Gyu Gregory Kim and ensemble DatesThursday 27 June 2024 (20:00-21:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBEAST hosts new music for instruments and electronics presented over our bespoke immersive sound system, alongside artist-led public workshops. 28Jun BEAST: P.A. Tremblay and Sylvain Pohu + BEAST DatesFriday 28 June 2024 (20:00-21:00)LocationPan Pan DigbethDescriptionBEAST hosts new music for instruments and electronics presented over our bespoke immersive sound system, alongside artist-led public workshops. 26Apr The Purcell School DatesFriday 26 April 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWe welcome talented students from The Purcell School for Young Musicians with a concert featuring two captivating trios featuring the piano. 30Apr Early Music Small Ensembles DatesTuesday 30 April 2024 (17:30-18:30)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionProfessor Andrew Kirkman presents this relaxed performance which features chamber ensembles from the Collective of Early Music Performance and Research (CEMPR). 3May Ella Taylor - soprano | Sholto Kynoch - piano DatesFriday 3 May 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionAs part of our ongoing partnership with Oxford International Song Festival we welcome festival Director Sholto Kynoch with opera singer and recitalist, Ella Taylor for their Barber Concerts debut. 6May University of Birmingham Liturgical Choir DatesMonday 6 May 2024 (17:30-18:30)LocationWorcester CathedralDescriptionThe University of Birmingham Liturgical Choir make their Worcester debut to give Evensong under their director, Dr Paul Rodmell. 8May Jonathan Silk Quintet DatesWednesday 8 May 2024 (17:30-19:00)LocationThe Foyer, Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionDirector of Jazz Studies, Jonathan Silk brings together some of the UK's leading jazz musicians for an informal gig in the foyer of the Elgar Concert Hall. 10May Oliver Janes - clarinet | John Reid - piano DatesFriday 10 May 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin us for an intimate recital with a familiar face to Birmingham's classical music fans, clarinettist Oliver Janes. 25May Body Clock by Azizi Cole DatesSaturday 25 May 2024 (19:00-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionDeveloped as part of Sounding Change with Azizi Cole, 'Body Clock' is a multidisciplinary piece combining music, movement, and the influence that music can have on the body. 30May Mwen x BEAST x Antonio Roberts DatesThursday 30 May 2024 (19:30-23:59)LocationCentralaDescriptionA night of electronic and experimental music and visuals, featuring BEAST and Sounding Change musician DJ Mwen. 6Jun Vespers of the Blessed Earth DatesThursday 6 June 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationSymphony Hall - BirminghamDescriptionThe University of Birmingham Voices join the CBSO for a performance of John Luther Adams' "Vespers of the Blessed Earth" and Sibelius' Second Symphony. 8Jun BULLYACHE: WHO HURT YOU? DatesSaturday 8 June 2024 (20:00-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBULLYACHE is a dance company and music duo, featuring as part of Sounding Change, with a focus on working-class and queer perspectives, consisting of Courtney Deyn and Jacob Samuel. 9Jun Summer Festival of Music: Folk Band at POWER FOLK DatesSunday 9 June 2024 (14:00-20:00)LocationThe Spotted DogDescriptionPOWER FOLK is an all-you-can-eat buffet for music fans and musicians alike. The day welcomes a plethora of musicians to the stage throughout the day, including the University Folk Band and its director, Paloma Trigas. 9Jun Summer Festival of Music: University Brass Band Reunion Concert DatesSunday 9 June 2024 (17:00-18:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThis concert marks the end of an era as we wish a fond farewell to longstanding professional conductor Stuart Birnie, welcoming back performers from across the Brass Band's history. 11Jun Summer Festival of Music: Jazz at the Spotted Dog - Jazz Collective Vocal Ensemble DatesTuesday 11 June 2024 (20:00-23:59)LocationThe Spotted DogDescriptionThe University's Jazz Collective Vocal Ensemble are joined by a line-up of talented instrumentalists to explore music from artists such as New York Voices and expertly crafted arrangements. 14Jun Summer Festival of Music: University Jazz Orchestra & Jazz Collective small bands DatesFriday 14 June 2024 (18:00-23:59)LocationThe Spotted DogDescriptionHead down to The Spotted Dog for an eclectic evening of jazz presented by University of Birmingham's Music Society Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Collective bands. 16Jun Summer Festival of Music: Summer Festival Orchestra DatesSunday 16 June 2024 (15:00-16:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWe celebrate our talented students with this concert as we present the winning entries of both the 2023 Music Society composition competition and the 2024 Music Society solo competition. 17Jun Summer Festival of Music: miniBEAST DatesMonday 17 June 2024 (13:00-14:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionminiBEAST is the perfect introduction to the weird and wonderful world of electroacoustic music – music that will surround you, lure you in and entrance you as it fills the 10m high BEASTdome. 17Jun Summer Festival of Music: String Orchestra DatesMonday 17 June 2024 (18:00-19:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionFrom the virtuoso violins to the dark depths of the double basses, there is nothing quite like the power of a string orchestra in full flow. Come and enjoy the sumptuous sounds of our talented String Orchestra. 18Jun Summer Festival of Music: University Music Scholars DatesTuesday 18 June 2024 (13:00-14:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionCome and enjoy this relaxed, showcase performance from a selection of talented scholarship holders from across the University. 19Jun Summer Festival of Music: Chamber Music & Soloists Concert DatesWednesday 19 June 2024 (13:00-14:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionMembers of the University of Birmingham Music Society's Chamber Music Network to give short ensemble and solo performances ranging from string quartets to song in this informal lunchtime concert. 19Jun Summer Festival of Music: University Symphonic Brass DatesWednesday 19 June 2024 (18:00-18:45)LocationThe Green HeartDescriptionVenture into the Green Heart for a gilded evening of brassy tunes from our symphony brass ten-piece, arranged by Birmingham's very own Stephen Roberts. 20Jun Summer Festival of Music: Summer Festival Voices DatesThursday 20 June 2024 (13:00-14:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionSingers from across the campus present a lunchtime concert of some of their favourite choral music as part of this year's Summer Festival. 21Jun Summer Festival of Music: Folk Band DatesFriday 21 June 2024 (13:00-14:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe Summer Festival 2024 comes to a close in style as we welcome Paloma Trigas and the Folk Band's talented musicians for this finale to a fortnight of incredible music-making. 26Jun BEAST: Xenia Pestova Bennett + Annea Lockwood DatesWednesday 26 June 2024 (18:00-19:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBEAST hosts new music for instruments and electronics presented over our bespoke immersive sound system, alongside artist-led public workshops. 26Jun BEAST: Artemi Gioti + Aaron Einbond DatesWednesday 26 June 2024 (20:00-21:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBEAST hosts new music for instruments and electronics presented over our bespoke immersive sound system, alongside artist-led public workshops. 27Jun BEAST works DatesThursday 27 June 2024 (18:00-19:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBEAST hosts new music for instruments and electronics presented over our bespoke immersive sound system, alongside artist-led public workshops. 27Jun BEAST: Yong Gyu Gregory Kim and ensemble DatesThursday 27 June 2024 (20:00-21:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBEAST hosts new music for instruments and electronics presented over our bespoke immersive sound system, alongside artist-led public workshops. 28Jun BEAST: P.A. Tremblay and Sylvain Pohu + BEAST DatesFriday 28 June 2024 (20:00-21:00)LocationPan Pan DigbethDescriptionBEAST hosts new music for instruments and electronics presented over our bespoke immersive sound system, alongside artist-led public workshops. No events of this category were found 1May Changing Landscapes - Postgraduate Conference DatesWednesday 1 May 2024 (10:00-16:30)LocationStrathcona LT1 (G18), Zoom (Hybrid)DescriptionPostgraduate conference in Languages, Cultures, Art History and Music on the theme of our numerous and constantly changing landscapes, from the social to the ecological. Programme added
Early Music Small Ensembles DatesTuesday 30 April 2024 (17:30-18:30)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music Building
Changing Landscapes - Postgraduate Conference DatesWednesday 1 May 2024 (10:00-16:30)LocationStrathcona LT1 (G18), Zoom (Hybrid)
Oliver Janes - clarinet | John Reid - piano DatesFriday 10 May 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
26Apr The Purcell School DatesFriday 26 April 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWe welcome talented students from The Purcell School for Young Musicians with a concert featuring two captivating trios featuring the piano.
30Apr Early Music Small Ensembles DatesTuesday 30 April 2024 (17:30-18:30)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionProfessor Andrew Kirkman presents this relaxed performance which features chamber ensembles from the Collective of Early Music Performance and Research (CEMPR).
1May Changing Landscapes - Postgraduate Conference DatesWednesday 1 May 2024 (10:00-16:30)LocationStrathcona LT1 (G18), Zoom (Hybrid)DescriptionPostgraduate conference in Languages, Cultures, Art History and Music on the theme of our numerous and constantly changing landscapes, from the social to the ecological. Programme added
3May Ella Taylor - soprano | Sholto Kynoch - piano DatesFriday 3 May 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionAs part of our ongoing partnership with Oxford International Song Festival we welcome festival Director Sholto Kynoch with opera singer and recitalist, Ella Taylor for their Barber Concerts debut.
6May University of Birmingham Liturgical Choir DatesMonday 6 May 2024 (17:30-18:30)LocationWorcester CathedralDescriptionThe University of Birmingham Liturgical Choir make their Worcester debut to give Evensong under their director, Dr Paul Rodmell.
8May Jonathan Silk Quintet DatesWednesday 8 May 2024 (17:30-19:00)LocationThe Foyer, Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionDirector of Jazz Studies, Jonathan Silk brings together some of the UK's leading jazz musicians for an informal gig in the foyer of the Elgar Concert Hall.
10May Oliver Janes - clarinet | John Reid - piano DatesFriday 10 May 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin us for an intimate recital with a familiar face to Birmingham's classical music fans, clarinettist Oliver Janes.
25May Body Clock by Azizi Cole DatesSaturday 25 May 2024 (19:00-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionDeveloped as part of Sounding Change with Azizi Cole, 'Body Clock' is a multidisciplinary piece combining music, movement, and the influence that music can have on the body.
30May Mwen x BEAST x Antonio Roberts DatesThursday 30 May 2024 (19:30-23:59)LocationCentralaDescriptionA night of electronic and experimental music and visuals, featuring BEAST and Sounding Change musician DJ Mwen.
6Jun Vespers of the Blessed Earth DatesThursday 6 June 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationSymphony Hall - BirminghamDescriptionThe University of Birmingham Voices join the CBSO for a performance of John Luther Adams' "Vespers of the Blessed Earth" and Sibelius' Second Symphony.
8Jun BULLYACHE: WHO HURT YOU? DatesSaturday 8 June 2024 (20:00-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBULLYACHE is a dance company and music duo, featuring as part of Sounding Change, with a focus on working-class and queer perspectives, consisting of Courtney Deyn and Jacob Samuel.
9Jun Summer Festival of Music: Folk Band at POWER FOLK DatesSunday 9 June 2024 (14:00-20:00)LocationThe Spotted DogDescriptionPOWER FOLK is an all-you-can-eat buffet for music fans and musicians alike. The day welcomes a plethora of musicians to the stage throughout the day, including the University Folk Band and its director, Paloma Trigas.
9Jun Summer Festival of Music: University Brass Band Reunion Concert DatesSunday 9 June 2024 (17:00-18:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThis concert marks the end of an era as we wish a fond farewell to longstanding professional conductor Stuart Birnie, welcoming back performers from across the Brass Band's history.
11Jun Summer Festival of Music: Jazz at the Spotted Dog - Jazz Collective Vocal Ensemble DatesTuesday 11 June 2024 (20:00-23:59)LocationThe Spotted DogDescriptionThe University's Jazz Collective Vocal Ensemble are joined by a line-up of talented instrumentalists to explore music from artists such as New York Voices and expertly crafted arrangements.
14Jun Summer Festival of Music: University Jazz Orchestra & Jazz Collective small bands DatesFriday 14 June 2024 (18:00-23:59)LocationThe Spotted DogDescriptionHead down to The Spotted Dog for an eclectic evening of jazz presented by University of Birmingham's Music Society Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Collective bands.
16Jun Summer Festival of Music: Summer Festival Orchestra DatesSunday 16 June 2024 (15:00-16:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWe celebrate our talented students with this concert as we present the winning entries of both the 2023 Music Society composition competition and the 2024 Music Society solo competition.
17Jun Summer Festival of Music: miniBEAST DatesMonday 17 June 2024 (13:00-14:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionminiBEAST is the perfect introduction to the weird and wonderful world of electroacoustic music – music that will surround you, lure you in and entrance you as it fills the 10m high BEASTdome.
17Jun Summer Festival of Music: String Orchestra DatesMonday 17 June 2024 (18:00-19:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionFrom the virtuoso violins to the dark depths of the double basses, there is nothing quite like the power of a string orchestra in full flow. Come and enjoy the sumptuous sounds of our talented String Orchestra.
18Jun Summer Festival of Music: University Music Scholars DatesTuesday 18 June 2024 (13:00-14:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionCome and enjoy this relaxed, showcase performance from a selection of talented scholarship holders from across the University.
19Jun Summer Festival of Music: Chamber Music & Soloists Concert DatesWednesday 19 June 2024 (13:00-14:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionMembers of the University of Birmingham Music Society's Chamber Music Network to give short ensemble and solo performances ranging from string quartets to song in this informal lunchtime concert.
19Jun Summer Festival of Music: University Symphonic Brass DatesWednesday 19 June 2024 (18:00-18:45)LocationThe Green HeartDescriptionVenture into the Green Heart for a gilded evening of brassy tunes from our symphony brass ten-piece, arranged by Birmingham's very own Stephen Roberts.
20Jun Summer Festival of Music: Summer Festival Voices DatesThursday 20 June 2024 (13:00-14:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionSingers from across the campus present a lunchtime concert of some of their favourite choral music as part of this year's Summer Festival.
21Jun Summer Festival of Music: Folk Band DatesFriday 21 June 2024 (13:00-14:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe Summer Festival 2024 comes to a close in style as we welcome Paloma Trigas and the Folk Band's talented musicians for this finale to a fortnight of incredible music-making.
26Jun BEAST: Xenia Pestova Bennett + Annea Lockwood DatesWednesday 26 June 2024 (18:00-19:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBEAST hosts new music for instruments and electronics presented over our bespoke immersive sound system, alongside artist-led public workshops.
26Jun BEAST: Artemi Gioti + Aaron Einbond DatesWednesday 26 June 2024 (20:00-21:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBEAST hosts new music for instruments and electronics presented over our bespoke immersive sound system, alongside artist-led public workshops.
27Jun BEAST works DatesThursday 27 June 2024 (18:00-19:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBEAST hosts new music for instruments and electronics presented over our bespoke immersive sound system, alongside artist-led public workshops.
27Jun BEAST: Yong Gyu Gregory Kim and ensemble DatesThursday 27 June 2024 (20:00-21:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBEAST hosts new music for instruments and electronics presented over our bespoke immersive sound system, alongside artist-led public workshops.
28Jun BEAST: P.A. Tremblay and Sylvain Pohu + BEAST DatesFriday 28 June 2024 (20:00-21:00)LocationPan Pan DigbethDescriptionBEAST hosts new music for instruments and electronics presented over our bespoke immersive sound system, alongside artist-led public workshops.
26Apr The Purcell School DatesFriday 26 April 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWe welcome talented students from The Purcell School for Young Musicians with a concert featuring two captivating trios featuring the piano.
30Apr Early Music Small Ensembles DatesTuesday 30 April 2024 (17:30-18:30)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionProfessor Andrew Kirkman presents this relaxed performance which features chamber ensembles from the Collective of Early Music Performance and Research (CEMPR).
3May Ella Taylor - soprano | Sholto Kynoch - piano DatesFriday 3 May 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionAs part of our ongoing partnership with Oxford International Song Festival we welcome festival Director Sholto Kynoch with opera singer and recitalist, Ella Taylor for their Barber Concerts debut.
6May University of Birmingham Liturgical Choir DatesMonday 6 May 2024 (17:30-18:30)LocationWorcester CathedralDescriptionThe University of Birmingham Liturgical Choir make their Worcester debut to give Evensong under their director, Dr Paul Rodmell.
8May Jonathan Silk Quintet DatesWednesday 8 May 2024 (17:30-19:00)LocationThe Foyer, Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionDirector of Jazz Studies, Jonathan Silk brings together some of the UK's leading jazz musicians for an informal gig in the foyer of the Elgar Concert Hall.
10May Oliver Janes - clarinet | John Reid - piano DatesFriday 10 May 2024 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin us for an intimate recital with a familiar face to Birmingham's classical music fans, clarinettist Oliver Janes.
25May Body Clock by Azizi Cole DatesSaturday 25 May 2024 (19:00-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionDeveloped as part of Sounding Change with Azizi Cole, 'Body Clock' is a multidisciplinary piece combining music, movement, and the influence that music can have on the body.
30May Mwen x BEAST x Antonio Roberts DatesThursday 30 May 2024 (19:30-23:59)LocationCentralaDescriptionA night of electronic and experimental music and visuals, featuring BEAST and Sounding Change musician DJ Mwen.
6Jun Vespers of the Blessed Earth DatesThursday 6 June 2024 (19:30-21:30)LocationSymphony Hall - BirminghamDescriptionThe University of Birmingham Voices join the CBSO for a performance of John Luther Adams' "Vespers of the Blessed Earth" and Sibelius' Second Symphony.
8Jun BULLYACHE: WHO HURT YOU? DatesSaturday 8 June 2024 (20:00-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBULLYACHE is a dance company and music duo, featuring as part of Sounding Change, with a focus on working-class and queer perspectives, consisting of Courtney Deyn and Jacob Samuel.
9Jun Summer Festival of Music: Folk Band at POWER FOLK DatesSunday 9 June 2024 (14:00-20:00)LocationThe Spotted DogDescriptionPOWER FOLK is an all-you-can-eat buffet for music fans and musicians alike. The day welcomes a plethora of musicians to the stage throughout the day, including the University Folk Band and its director, Paloma Trigas.
9Jun Summer Festival of Music: University Brass Band Reunion Concert DatesSunday 9 June 2024 (17:00-18:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThis concert marks the end of an era as we wish a fond farewell to longstanding professional conductor Stuart Birnie, welcoming back performers from across the Brass Band's history.
11Jun Summer Festival of Music: Jazz at the Spotted Dog - Jazz Collective Vocal Ensemble DatesTuesday 11 June 2024 (20:00-23:59)LocationThe Spotted DogDescriptionThe University's Jazz Collective Vocal Ensemble are joined by a line-up of talented instrumentalists to explore music from artists such as New York Voices and expertly crafted arrangements.
14Jun Summer Festival of Music: University Jazz Orchestra & Jazz Collective small bands DatesFriday 14 June 2024 (18:00-23:59)LocationThe Spotted DogDescriptionHead down to The Spotted Dog for an eclectic evening of jazz presented by University of Birmingham's Music Society Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Collective bands.
16Jun Summer Festival of Music: Summer Festival Orchestra DatesSunday 16 June 2024 (15:00-16:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWe celebrate our talented students with this concert as we present the winning entries of both the 2023 Music Society composition competition and the 2024 Music Society solo competition.
17Jun Summer Festival of Music: miniBEAST DatesMonday 17 June 2024 (13:00-14:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionminiBEAST is the perfect introduction to the weird and wonderful world of electroacoustic music – music that will surround you, lure you in and entrance you as it fills the 10m high BEASTdome.
17Jun Summer Festival of Music: String Orchestra DatesMonday 17 June 2024 (18:00-19:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionFrom the virtuoso violins to the dark depths of the double basses, there is nothing quite like the power of a string orchestra in full flow. Come and enjoy the sumptuous sounds of our talented String Orchestra.
18Jun Summer Festival of Music: University Music Scholars DatesTuesday 18 June 2024 (13:00-14:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionCome and enjoy this relaxed, showcase performance from a selection of talented scholarship holders from across the University.
19Jun Summer Festival of Music: Chamber Music & Soloists Concert DatesWednesday 19 June 2024 (13:00-14:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionMembers of the University of Birmingham Music Society's Chamber Music Network to give short ensemble and solo performances ranging from string quartets to song in this informal lunchtime concert.
19Jun Summer Festival of Music: University Symphonic Brass DatesWednesday 19 June 2024 (18:00-18:45)LocationThe Green HeartDescriptionVenture into the Green Heart for a gilded evening of brassy tunes from our symphony brass ten-piece, arranged by Birmingham's very own Stephen Roberts.
20Jun Summer Festival of Music: Summer Festival Voices DatesThursday 20 June 2024 (13:00-14:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionSingers from across the campus present a lunchtime concert of some of their favourite choral music as part of this year's Summer Festival.
21Jun Summer Festival of Music: Folk Band DatesFriday 21 June 2024 (13:00-14:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe Summer Festival 2024 comes to a close in style as we welcome Paloma Trigas and the Folk Band's talented musicians for this finale to a fortnight of incredible music-making.
26Jun BEAST: Xenia Pestova Bennett + Annea Lockwood DatesWednesday 26 June 2024 (18:00-19:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBEAST hosts new music for instruments and electronics presented over our bespoke immersive sound system, alongside artist-led public workshops.
26Jun BEAST: Artemi Gioti + Aaron Einbond DatesWednesday 26 June 2024 (20:00-21:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBEAST hosts new music for instruments and electronics presented over our bespoke immersive sound system, alongside artist-led public workshops.
27Jun BEAST works DatesThursday 27 June 2024 (18:00-19:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBEAST hosts new music for instruments and electronics presented over our bespoke immersive sound system, alongside artist-led public workshops.
27Jun BEAST: Yong Gyu Gregory Kim and ensemble DatesThursday 27 June 2024 (20:00-21:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionBEAST hosts new music for instruments and electronics presented over our bespoke immersive sound system, alongside artist-led public workshops.
28Jun BEAST: P.A. Tremblay and Sylvain Pohu + BEAST DatesFriday 28 June 2024 (20:00-21:00)LocationPan Pan DigbethDescriptionBEAST hosts new music for instruments and electronics presented over our bespoke immersive sound system, alongside artist-led public workshops.
1May Changing Landscapes - Postgraduate Conference DatesWednesday 1 May 2024 (10:00-16:30)LocationStrathcona LT1 (G18), Zoom (Hybrid)DescriptionPostgraduate conference in Languages, Cultures, Art History and Music on the theme of our numerous and constantly changing landscapes, from the social to the ecological. Programme added