Convergence This series of events focuses on pioneers who use technology to innovate: to break the usual beat rather than getting stuck in a loop, presented by Village Underground.

ISCM Composer Exchange and Networking Opportunity Patricia Alessandrini and John Chantler are partaking in the four-way international reciprocal exchange and networking programme with Sound and Music, The Croatian Composers’ Society, Estonian Composers’ Union and ISCM Sweden

Touring Programme for 2014/15 Sound and Music will be supporting the production and development of eleven tours in 2014, bringing new music to audiences around England.

Summer School 2014 The Sound and Music Summer School is a life-changing opportunity for anyone aged 14-18 and into creating music. Applications for the 2014 Summer School are now open.

Lauren Redhead - Organ and Electronics Challenging all kinds of preconceptions about what music for pipe organ can be, Lauren Redhead will be touring a range of new organ and electronic commissions.

Usurp present Chance Usurp Art Gallery presents two dynamic, ensemble performances, exploring perceptual concepts of chance, time, listening and humour, and the breadth and parameters of improvisational approaches in new music.

Sounds of the Engine House Sound and Music and Sounds of the Engine House are pleased to announce a tour spanning 2013/14, featuring some of the North’s most talented emerging and established musicians and composers.