Updates
Announcing the Ascendant Commissionees 2020/21!
Two new artists join the DM Collective, meet Miss Jacqui and Signkid!
Discussion
7 Principles for an Inclusive Recovery
Support anti-ableism in the arts – find out more about the 7 Principles for an inclusive recovery from COVID19.
Showcase
Drake Music commission: Robbie Ashworth ‘Wings to Freedom (Hope)’
Emergent Commissionee Robbie takes us on a musical journey from conformity to hope. Click through to hear the commission and also see a video of his creative process.
Showcase
Drake Music commission: The Dyr Sister ‘The Rainbow Song’
A charming anti-folk ballad from Hull’s The Dyr Sister.
Showcase
Drake Music commission: Remi Fox-Novak ‘Laissez-Faire’
Psychedelic techno exploring ideas of transformation, accompanied by moving image. An Emergent Commission.
Discussion
Guest Blog: Coventry Music talk musical inclusion and recruiting Disabled music leaders
Coventry Music hub lead Mark Steele talks to us about their work on musical inclusion and their drive to recruit more Disabled music leaders.
Events
17th Sept – Running Inclusive Online Events – Workshop with Sound and Music
Learn more about creating inclusive online events and workshops at this free session.
Discussion
Listening as Activism – Gareth Cutter
Gareth shares his response to considering listening as a kind of activism, bringing together disparate inspirations such as Ancient Greece and performance artist Dickie Beau.
Discussion
Listening as Activism – Sonia Allori
Sonia responds to the question of whether ‘Listening’ can ever be a form of activism with a new piece incorporating words, beats and an angry seagull sample.
Discussion
Listening as Activism – Elinor Rowlands
Read, watch and listen to DM Artist in Residence Elinor Rowlands’ response to this month’s creative prompt: “listening as activism”