Holocene

Name: Holocene – 7th of June
Start: 2025-06-07T16:30:00+00:00
Location: Bradford Cathedral

Ailís Ní Ríain, Onyx Brass and Hammonds Band

A reimagining of the contemporary brass ensemble with a bold and unconventional work exploring our current geological epoch.

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Holocene explored the interplay between multiple tiers of sound while creating a detailed tapestry of sonic nuance that is intricate, earthy and mysterious.

A piece which explored the influence of time in the shimmering resonance of bowed and struck cymbals and vocalisation.

Composed by Ailís Ní Ríain and performed with Hammonds Band.

Genre: Classical contemporary

About this event

All events across New Music Biennial 2025 were free.

Events included two performances of the same work and a short interview with the creative team in between the two. This enabled audiences to experience the second performance with greater insight into the creative process.

About New Music Biennial

New Music Biennial is a three-day festival celebrating the best new music across all genres from the country’s most exciting composers – and in 2025, for the first time, it came to venues around Bradford.

Credits

Presented in partnership with PRS Foundation, Southbank Centre, BBC Radio 3 and NMC Recordings, and supported by Arts Council England.