Oxford Contemporary Music's BOOM scheme is a professional development programme for musicians, sound artists, and producers who want to create and present contemporary music and sound-based work in outdoor, digital and unconventional spaces. BOOM 2026 is being held at ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV's, with select events open to the public.
  • Date 30 January 2026 - 31 January 2026
  • Location Garden Quad Auditorium, ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV's College

As part of OCM's 2026 BOOM residency at ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV, there are various seminars and performances open to the public. All public events are free, but those wishing to attend should book in advance using the links provided below.

OCM Boom 2026

Friday 30 January: Public Seminars ()

11.00am – 11:45am. Outdoor Arts in the UK – Challenges and Opportunities

Simon Chatterton of 101 Outdoor Arts presents an overview of outdoor work in the UK, and how the current arts infrastructure provides opportunities for artists.

11.45am –  1pm. Going with the Flow: Panel Talk with Q and A

Eco-activist-composer Emma Welton and Burn The Curtain outdoor theatre co. and will discuss two very different approaches to responding creatively to the same river bank. They will cover how site-specific performances can break down the fourth wall in radically different ways, approaching the land and water-scapes through deep listening and promenade theatre. Practical aspects of outdoor work, from council permits to weather and risk management will also be covered. 

Saturday 31st January: Public Performances ()

13:30pm – 14:45pm. Listening with/Listening to: Celebrating Communities with Anna Braithwaite

Artist talk and performance from this prolific community artist who often works with verbatim text, local history and personal memory, contributing to systems of care and self-expression for women and people with disabilities. 

15:00pm – 16:00pm. BOOM Artists informal public sharing of works-in-progress with Q&A

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To learn more about the 2026 BOOM residency and the artists involved, visit the .