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Sound Investment Commissions

All open commissions for you to support through Sound Investment, or Sound Investment Monthly.
Sergej Newski

Sergej Newski

Sergej Newski 'The Relatives' explores turbulent Crimean history through the lens of his own family history, bringing live musicians and singers into conversation with voices from his past, using cutting edge AI powered face morphing and projection mapping to create a space where memory, humour and untold history sit side by side. Read more

Published: 18th December, 2025

Author: Alex Walker

Dai Fujikura

Dai Fujikura

Celebrated for its “bewitching” and “magical” sound world (The Telegraph), Dai Fujikura’s 'Sho Concerto' captivated audiences from Birmingham to Tokyo. Now, he returns to reimagine his 'Bassoon Concerto' for Nikolaj Henriques and BCMG in a bold new Sound Investment commission. Read more

Published: 13th October, 2025

Updated: 21st May, 2026

Author: Alex Walker

George Lewis

George Lewis

We welcome back George Lewis to the Sound Investment fold, with his second commission for the ensemble, titled '... and other spirits'. Read more

Published: 8th October, 2025

Updated: 21st May, 2026

Author: Alex Walker

Katherine Balch

Katherine Balch

Katherine Balch's new Sound Investment piece is inspired by her move to an ever more self-sufficient life, growing and raising animal/vegetable sustenance on her in-progress, rural Connecticut homestead. Read more

Published: 8th October, 2025

Updated: 27th May, 2026

Author: Alex Walker

Luke Bedford

Luke Bedford

A new co-commission with Holst Sinfonietta for flute, clarinet, harp and string quartet. Read more

Published: 27th October, 2024

Updated: 21st May, 2026

Author: Alex Walker

Joyce Beetuan Koh

Joyce Beetuan Koh

Koh's 'The Canopy' is an interactive sound installation musical instrument inspired by the mysteries of dark matter. This new piece will be written especially for it and the BCMG ensemble. Read more

Published: 1st September, 2024

Updated: 21st May, 2026

Author: Alex Walker

Misato Mochizuki

Misato Mochizuki

The partner commission to Dai Fujikura’s 'Sho Concerto'. Mochizuki will write the piece summer next year, for world premiere late 2025, into 2026. Read more

Published: 1st August, 2024

Updated: 21st May, 2026

Author: Alex Walker

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  • Cycle the Score

    Cycle the Score

    Experience Birmingham in motion with this unique musical journey on two wheels. Bring your bike. Bring your curiosity. And be part of the performance.

  • A balance between immediacy and complexity

    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.

  • Blind Tom and AI: Exploring Music and Subjectivity

    Blind Tom and AI: Exploring Music and Subjectivity

    George Lewis discusses robots, slavery and music in a free public lecture at the University of Birmingham ahead of the UK premiere of "...and other spirits"

  • Music Maze

    Music Maze

    Free, creative and fun music workshop for children aged 7-11 (school years 3-6). All welcome, whether you play a musical instrument or not.

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  • Job Opportunities

    Job Opportunities

    Job Opportunities with Birmingham Contemporary Music Group. Creating music that reflects the beauty and challenges of our world today. Join our creative arts team and inspire all generations with new music.

  • Who are BCMG?

    Who are BCMG?

    Birmingham Contemporary Music Group has a year-round programme of new musical experiences for everyone. Creating strange and beautiful sounds since 1987.

  • BCMG NEXT Study Programme

    BCMG NEXT Study Programme

    Birmingham Contemporary Music Group and Royal Birmingham Conservatoire offer a unique training programme for music students and professional musicians looking for a career as performers of contemporary music.

  • Stephan Meier

    Stephan Meier

    Artistic Director

  • BCMG Musicians

    BCMG Musicians

    At Birmingham Contemporary Music Group's heart is an ensemble of superb musicians. Read more about them here.

  • >Music & Maths Festival<

    >Music & Maths Festival<

    In celebration of composer Iannis Xenakis’s centenary, Birmingham Contemporary Music Group have created a festival for all senses. Join us on 29 May 2022 for a day of activity culminating in an evening performance of electro acoustic music by BCMG and BEAST.

  • Music Maze

    Music Maze

    Free, creative and fun music workshops for children in School Years 3 - 6 (ages 7 - 11). All welcome, whether you play a musical instrument or not.

  • T R E E Concert

    T R E E Concert

    Join us in exploring the connections between nature and humankind in the enchanting TREE Concert. Expect eco-friendly treats, insights from composers, and a dramatic performance from our amazing ensemble. Featuring the world premiere of Christian Mason’s new Sound Investment commission and the textural Concertini by Helmut Lachenmann.

  • Music in Dialogue

    Music in Dialogue

    Take part in this musical fusing of continents and celebration of cultures with BCMG. With new live music from Rohan de Saram, Ondřej Adámek, Neel Kamrul and Shigeko Hata.

  • BCMG Nights | Birmingham

    BCMG Nights | Birmingham

    As the nights get darker and longer, we spend more time under the stars than any other time of the year. Join Birmingham Contemporary Music Group in the stunning new Symphony Hall foyer for an evening of nocturnal music this November.

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Founding Patron: Sir Simon Rattle
Artistic Director: Stephan Meier
Chair: Paula Whitehouse

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