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nonclassical at 20: Outside the Lines & After Hours (Double Bill)

Early career composers feature in this concert, part of an evening which marks 20 years of nonclassical, the event promoter, record label and charity.

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Founded in 2003 by composer, producer and DJ Gabriel Prokofiev, nonclassical has supported hundreds of artists in the UK throughout its history, working across contemporary classical, experimental and electronic music.

At the heart of the celebrations is this concert, which shines a light on six composers from nonclassical AiR, its artist-in-residence programme.

While the Purcell Room event officially starts at 7pm, nonclassical invites you to arrive early to start your concert experience with an exploration of a free installation in the Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer.

Conceived and performed by Simon Knighton, nonclassical’s 2021-23 artist-in-residence, it features a series of sound sculptures exploring how acoustic and electronically-generated sounds interact.

You are also invited to the post-concert after party to continue the celebration with DJ sets.

Performers

Chihiro Ono violin, viola

Cecilia Bignall cello

Blasio Kavuma electronics

Simon Knighton electronics

Ensemble to be announced

Repertoire

Nonclassical Artists in Residence: New works by Beatrice Ferreira & Harry Gorski-Brown

Blasio Kavuma: Soundclash for cello & electronics

Nonclassical Artists in Residence: New works by NWAKKE & Nneka Cummins

Simon Knighton: New work for ensemble & electronics

Chihiro Ono: simplexity2022 for field recording, electronics & violin

Chihiro Ono: 8 (Hachi) for violin

Need to know

Age guidance
For ages 16+. Under-18s must be accompanied by an adult.
Event information

Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer, 6pm – 7pm: experience a pre-concert installation of sound sculptures by Simon Knighton. Free

Purchasing a ticket to this event gives you access to both Outside the Lines in the Purcell Room at Queen Elizabeth Hall at 7pm and After Hours in the Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer at 9pm.

You can also buy a ticket to just the later event, After Hours in the Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer at 9pm.
Find out more about After Hours

For your visit

This event is held at the Purcell Room Southbank Centre

The Purcell Room is located in the Queen Elizabeth Hall, which is open from 90 minutes before events start until they finish. It’s closed at all other times.