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Oxford Contemporary Music (OCMevents) @ocmevents.bsky.social · 1d

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Oxford Contemporary Music (OCMevents) @ocmevents.bsky.social · 1d

We enjoyed a sold-out show last Friday with Sam Lee, Spafford Campbell and James Kay.

If you were there we'd love to have your feedback: bit.ly/3INOCXk

Co-promoted with @woodhq.bsky.social

@artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social

Black and white photo of pianist, singer, fiddler and guitarist onstage with backs of heads of audience

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Oxford Contemporary Music (OCMevents) @ocmevents.bsky.social · 1d

From our sold-out show last Friday with Sam Lee, Spafford Campbell and James Kay at The Snug Barn, Bishop's Court Farm. With @woodhq.bsky.social
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Oxford Contemporary Music (OCMevents) @ocmevents.bsky.social · 7d

Tomorrow's gig with Sam Lee and Spafford Campbell is now sold out! Here are some travel details - please consider using sustainable forms of transport if you're able to.

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Oxford Contemporary Music (OCMevents) @ocmevents.bsky.social · Sep 3

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.

Graphic promoting Monday hangouts at The Nest, 6-8pm. Snacks and travel expenses provided, no previous experience or equipment necessary, free entry

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Oxford Contemporary Music (OCMevents) @ocmevents.bsky.social · Aug 29

*Aris Daryono (spelling correction)

Oxford Contemporary Music (OCMevents) @ocmevents.bsky.social · Aug 28

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

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Oxford Contemporary Music (OCMevents) @ocmevents.bsky.social · Aug 21

@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...

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Gig graphic for Moth x Human by Ellie Wilson, Fri 17 Oct at Oxford University Museum of Natural History

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Oxford Contemporary Music (OCMevents) @ocmevents.bsky.social · Aug 20

"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...

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Stanley Robertson | My Apprenticeship | Sam Lee

samleesong.co.uk

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Oxford Contemporary Music (OCMevents) @ocmevents.bsky.social · Aug 20

// 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.

A Common Ground Community Fundraiser (donate on door) Fri 22nd August 2pm till late, Common Ground, OX1 2HU

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Oxford Contemporary Music (OCMevents) @ocmevents.bsky.social · Aug 19

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...

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Ellie Wilson and Jenna Lawson on creating 'Moth X Human'

Composer Ellie Wilson and scientist Jenna Lawson on their most recent collaboration, biodiversity decline, emotional reactions, and translating data into music

prxludes.net

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Oxford Contemporary Music (OCMevents) @ocmevents.bsky.social · Aug 13

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/

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Oxford Contemporary Music (OCMevents) @ocmevents.bsky.social · Aug 12

Image 1: Jas Keyser at Wytham Woods, photo: Ian Wallman

Image 2: Ring out by Ray Lee, photo: Lee Price

Oxford Contemporary Music (OCMevents) @ocmevents.bsky.social · Aug 12

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-...

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Musical performers on a stage in the woods, lit up in pink

Metallic cones on sticks in an urban environment with people standing

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Oxford Contemporary Music (OCMevents) @ocmevents.bsky.social · Aug 7

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.

Graphic with lizard cartoon inviting people to join the Safer Spaces Steering Committee

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Oxford Contemporary Music (OCMevents) @ocmevents.bsky.social · Jul 31

The recording of Moth X Human by @elliewilsonuk.bsky.social is now available on NMC.

nmcrecs.lnk.to/MothxHuman

#NMB25

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Ellie Wilson, Jay Chakravorty, Huw Evans, Freya Hicks, Louise McMonagle - Moth x Human (Live)

Listen to Moth x Human (Live) by Ellie Wilson, Jay Chakravorty, Huw Evans, Freya Hicks, Louise McMonagle.

nmcrecs.lnk.to

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Oxford Contemporary Music (OCMevents) @ocmevents.bsky.social · Jul 30

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...

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People seated back to back in the centre of a darkened room, with swirls of light projected around them.

Echoes and Embers show with people sitting on the floor in a dark room, with projections of birds sitting in lines on the wall.

A person twirling round, with coloured light projections.

Echoes and Embers show with people on the floor in a darkened room and flecks of light on the walls.

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Oxford Contemporary Music (OCMevents) @ocmevents.bsky.social · Jul 23

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.

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Ellie Wilson with violin and electronic keypad, playing into a microphone

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Oxford Contemporary Music (OCMevents) @ocmevents.bsky.social · Jul 22

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...
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Oxford Contemporary Music (OCMevents) @ocmevents.bsky.social · Jul 17

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

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Moth x Human

Listen to content by Ellie Wilson.

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Oxford Contemporary Music (OCMevents) @ocmevents.bsky.social · Jul 16

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Oxford Contemporary Music (OCMevents) @ocmevents.bsky.social · Jul 16

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...

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Album cover for Spafford Campbell's "Tomorrow Held" showing an empty, slightly dilapidated room with geometric murals painted on the walls.

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Oxford Contemporary Music (OCMevents) @ocmevents.bsky.social · Jul 16

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

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People in a large space wearing headphones, one holding a guitar above a dome.

People outdoors with plants; some are gathered around a metallic cone

Large group of people seated for a lecture

People in a large hall at 101 Outdoor Arts

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Oxford Contemporary Music (OCMevents) @ocmevents.bsky.social · Jul 14

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-...

Oxford Contemporary Music (OCMevents) @ocmevents.bsky.social · Jul 9

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

Publicity graphic with quote "A dazzling fusion of nature and song" - The Observer

Publicity graphic with quote: "A moving tribute to Albion's troubled soul" - The Guardian [five stars]”

Publicity graphic with quote: "a sublime album that demands to be heard..." - Daily Telegraph

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