A balance between immediacy and complexity

An interview with composer Charlotte Bray about her piece 'Reflections in Time', her music, and her long-standing relationship with BCMG. Read more

The fragility of awareness

An interview with composer, improviser and music writer Lawrence Dunn as BCMG gives the world premiere of his new Sound Investment piece for Zubin Kanga. Read more

Chaos, uncertainty, beauty

An interview with composer Bethan Morgan-Williams on her music, process and 'ILDIO', her new Sound Investment commission for BCMG. Read more

BCMG Young Composers at the Lapworth Museum of Geology

In summer 2024, BCMG Young Composers were involved in an exciting collaboration with the Lapworth Museum of Geology at The University of Birmingham, guided by composer-educator Dr Kirsty Devaney alongside BCMG musicians. Read more

Music Maze in Bloom Collab with National Trust

Composer, Musician, and Sound Arts Duncan Chapman tells us about his experience working with Birmingham schools for our Music Maze in Bloom collab with National Trust! Read more

The Underside of Green with BCMG NEXT

Anna Vaughan, Violinist for BCMG NEXT 22-23 gives us an insight on working with Rebbecca Saunder's piece The Underside of Green with 7 - 11-year-olds and learning this new piece from scratch. Read more

Being part of the fungal network with BCMG NEXT

On 29th Jan our BCMG NEXTies performed their first concert of the year at Symphony Hall! Cellist Finley and Violist Alma share their experience of performing Aileen Sweeney's The Wooden Web, how the tree network inspired them to consider their environmental impact, and the challenges of performing a new piece. Read more

Photography, Violins & Trees

On Sat 18th Feb BCMG will be performing works inspired by nature, with a backdrop of visual explorations of the same theme! Read more about Artist Garry Fabian Miller & the music we will perform surrounded by his work. Read more

BCMG In Bloom 2023

BCMG in Bloom 2023 is a celebration of nature and music, connectivity with other cultures, and a reminder to us all to appreciate the natural world. Read about our new season of events and concerts. Read more

Working with George Lewis as a BCMG NEXT Pianist

An insight into BCMG NEXT Pianist Robert Hao's experience with George Lewis and his jazz-inspired compositions. Read more