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Soundhub

A platform for emerging composers to experiment and collaborate.

LSO Soundhub provides a flexible environment where composers can explore, collaborate and experiment, with access to vital resources, support from industry professionals and LSO members and staff.

Soundhub is a composer-led resource, responding directly to the needs of those using it: a supportive framework for artists to try out new ideas, develop existing work and benefit from peer-to-peer networking and support.

Apply to Take Part

Applications to become a Soundhub Member are now open. The deadline to apply is Monday 14 October 2024 4pm BST. Please see the Applications Guidelines for full details of the programme and application methods.

Application Guidelines

Member Application Form

Who Is It For?

The programme welcomes applications from composers with a diverse range of musical approaches and backgrounds who are interested in writing for classical orchestral musicians. We are particularly interested in applications from composers from historically under-represented groups such as ethnically diverse composers, women or non-binary composers, disabled composers and composers from outside the classical tradition.

We support Sound and Music’s Fair Access Principles, a code of best practice for running successful, open and inclusive artist development programmes, competitions and awards for composers.

Members

Four Soundhub members each undertake an initial project at LSO St Luke’s either with a small group of LSO players, or an independent project for which space and other resources are provided. Each member is also allocated a mentor to support them as they develop their project.

The aim is to provide members with an opportunity to explore and develop their practice. These projects do not necessarily need to result in a finished product; the focus is on demonstrating learning and development through the creative process.

2024/25 Members

Hugo Bell
Sze Ying Chan
Rachel Gibson
Joseph Howard

Associates

The Soundhub Community is also extended to a wider group of Associates, who along with the Members, benefit from access to Soundhub events, LSO rehearsals and concerts, plus occasional access to space and other resources.

2023/24 Associates

Amy Crankshaw
Lara Agar
John Aulich
Liza Bec
Stef Conner
Robert Crehan
Hy-Khang Dang
Nico de Benito
Liam Dougherty
Christian Drew
Danielle Ediale
Litha Efthymiou
Delyth Field
Isabella Gellis
Euchar Gravina
Robin Haigh
Nicholas Hann
Hollie Harding
Edwin Hillier
Carol J Jones
Archie John
Patrick John Jones
Geoffrey King
Tonia Ko
Omri Kochavi
Eden Lonsdale
Samuel D Loveless
Rafael Marino Arcaro 
Sarah Marze
Emma-Kate Matthews
Chris McCormack
Kate Milligan
Luke Mombrea
Jasmine Morris
Des Oliver 
Alex Paxton
Marcus Rock
Sasha Scott
Angela Slater
James Thomas
Antoine Veillerette
Steven Watson
Ellie Wilson 

LSO Soundhub is generously supported by Susie Thomson.

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