BCMG look to the future. The music we create is living. We work with composers, musicians, young people and audiences to sustain new music as a vibrant artform that has the power to change lives. Our work is built on vision. We don’t know what’s to come for music, but we will be there when it happens, just like we have been for the past 30 years. Donations from individuals provide essential support to help us deliver our far-reaching work. Gifts from Wills contribute to our most ambitious commissioning, performances and learning work. While a gift to BCMG in your Will won’t cost you anyth ..read more

Birmingham Contemporary Music Group seeks a Chair for their board of trustees.  This is a unique opportunity to work with this pioneering and innovative contemporary music ensemble, and take it to its next stage of development. As Chair, you will work closely with the Chief Executive/Artistic Director and Board members, to take forward the strong heritage of the last 37 years and build an even more successful future. Birmingham Contemporary Music Group (BCMG) is one of the world’s foremost new music ensembles. Since its foundation in 1987 by musicians Simon Clugston and Ulrich Heinen, wit ..read more

Composing Workshops for 11 - 14 year olds 19 January - 16 March BCMG Young Composers is an exciting project for budding composers in School Years 7 - 9 (ages 11* - 14) giving young people the opportunity to compose for BCMG musicians guided by composer Kirsty Devaney.  Do you play a musical instrument but also have a passion for composing or, would like to try composing for the first time? If yes, this project is for you! Each term we will recruit a cohort of young people to participate in the series of weekend workshops. In these workshops, you will have the opportunity to compose for BC ..read more

In summer 2024, BCMG was involved in an exciting collaboration with the Lapworth Museum of Geology at The University of Birmingham.  Over four workshops, young people from our BCMG Young Composers group created new music for our musicians Naomi Sullivan (saxophone) and Celine Saout (harp), inspired by a chosen object or idea from the museum, guided by composer-educator Dr Kirsty Devaney. The final concert took place in the Lapworth Museum, with each young composer introducing their music!  Watch the performance and read about the programme notes for each piece below: YouTube Vid ..read more

All Sound Investment benefits relate to your chosen commission. Any funds raised in excess of the commission cost will go towards the cost of the performance. Note Maker £20 and up or minimum £5 per month* As a Note Maker you will receive the following benefits: Updates on the composer and the progress of their work Invitation to one rehearsal and special reception at the premiere Opportunity to purchase a signed score Sound Investor £150 and up or minimum £15 per month* As a Sound Investor you will receive all the benefits of a Note Maker, plus: Invitation to rehearsals of your piece Thanked ..read more

Support the very first performance of a new 'old' twelve tone piece by Param Vir, originally composed in 1969, revisited now for its world premiere by BCMG 55 years on 'Dr. Hans-Joachim Koellreutter was the director of the Max Mueller Bhavan in Delhi in the 60's. (That is the Indian branch of the Goethe Institut.) I studied Species Counterpoint, Harmony and some composition with him between the ages of 14 and 17. He had explained to me what a twelve-tone row was, when I was 14 years of age, though I did not really know how to use it, and had never heard any twelve-tone works by the famous ..read more

Tuesday 30 July 2024, 10am - 6pm CBSO Centre, Berkley Street, B1 2LF For young people aged 11-18 (school years 7-13) BCMG is taking part in the Commonwealth Music Relay. This is an exciting international project with young people around the globe creating and performing music inspired by a newly composed song ‘Symphony’ which you can listen to here. In BCMG’s Commonwealth Music Relay workshop you will be invited to create your own original composition based on Symphony for three BCMG musicians guided by composer Kirsty Devaney. At the end of the day, there will be a short performance to friend ..read more

Creative Learning Producer (4 days a week) £27,000 - £29,500 full time equivalent (0.8 pro rata £21,600 - £23,600) depending on experience. Birmingham Contemporary Music Group (BCMG) is seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic and organised Creative Learning Producer. The successful candidate will be responsible for operational aspects of BCMG’s award-winning Learning & Participation Programme as well as contributing to its shape and content, working closely with the Director of Learning.  BCMG’s highly acclaimed, internationally recognised Learning Programme, BCMG Learn & Take Part, was ..read more

Composing Workshops for 11 - 14 year olds 29 September - 1 December BCMG Young Composers is an exciting project for budding composers in School Years 7 - 9 (ages 11* - 14) giving young people the opportunity to compose for BCMG musicians guided by composer Kirsty Devaney.  Do you play a musical instrument but also have a passion for composing or, would like to try composing for the first time? If yes, this project is for you! Each term we will recruit a cohort of young people to participate in the series of weekend workshops. In these workshops, you will have the opportunity to compose fo ..read more

Free, creative, and fun music workshop for children aged 7-11 (Years 3-6) Sunday 29 September 2024, 10am - 2:30pm CBSO Centre, Berkley Street, Birmingham, B1 2LF Music Maze is a series of fun, creative, participatory workshops for children in School Years 3 - 6 (ages 7*-11). Most workshops are linked to performances by BCMG. Children do not need to play a musical instrument to take part. Children can also work towards their Arts Award Explore as part of Music Maze. Read more about Arts Award. Places are limited and must be booked in advance. If you have booked a ticket and can no longer a ..read more