Birmingham Contemporary Music Group has a year-round programme of new musical experiences for everyone. Join us for emotion-evoking concerts filled with never before heard pieces, cosy events with composers, and free workshops for young people.
BCMG's wind trio perform music from Birtwistle, Abrahamsen, Ferneyhough, and BCMG's oboist Melinda Maxwell in the enchanting space of Coventry Cathedral. Read more
Our NEXT cohort perform a programme of Feldman, Murail, Jaskot & Mundry at CBSO Centre. Read more
Free, creative and fun music workshop for children aged 7-11. All welcome, whether you play a musical instrument or not. Read more
Much like our favourite cherry blossom, we are back! Join us for the highly anticipated third instalment of our serene Cherry Blossom Concert series, proudly in collaboration with IKON Gallery This will be an hour-long, free event for all ages, inspired by nature. Read more
With a focus on movement, reflection, and of course, storytelling, this springtime concert will include the performance of two new theatrical pieces of music, specifically written for all ages. Featuring work by Ondrej Adamek and Hilda Paredes. Read more
Join BCMG for a series of workshops for budding composers aged 11- 14. Compose new music for BCMG's musicians guided by composer Kirsty Devaney. Workshop dates: 12/05/23, 09/06/23, 30/06/23, 07/07/23 Read more
Our 23-24 NEXT cohort present contemporary repertoire classics side by side with BCMG, featuring the music of Harvey and Crumb. Read more
As the second half of our mesmerizing journey into the realm of Noh Theatre, we present two new pieces of music by Ben Nobuto and Hollie Harding, after their intensive exploration of Noh aesthetics during their visit to Japan in Dec 2023. Read more
Composing workshop for young people in School Years 10 - 13 (ages 14-18). Spend the day composing for BCMG's amazing professional musicians guided by composer David Horne. Read more
Join BCMG and composer Joe Cutler for the world premiere of a new chamber opera, with libretto by Max Hoehn and a standout cast of singers to bring to life a mysterious story in the form of a new chamber opera. Read more