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Watch & Listen

Enjoy a selection of BCMG's finest performances.
BCMG in Tokyo

BCMG in Tokyo

Watch BCMG perform the Japanese premiere of Dai Fujikura's Sound Investment commission 'Sho Concerto' for virtuoso Yuki Deai, under the baton of Kazuki Yamada in Tokyo Opera City. Read more

Published: 21st September, 2025

Updated: 22nd October, 2025

Author: Alex Walker

Composer Julian Anderson on the Thoroughly Good Classical Music Podcast

Composer Julian Anderson on the Thoroughly Good Classical Music Podcast

Composer Julian Anderson discusses his new work 'Life Cycle' with Jon Jacob of the Thoroughly Good Classical Music Podcast, which was premiered by Birmingham Contemporary Music Group in September 2025. Read more

Published: 18th August, 2025

Updated: 17th November, 2025

Author: Alex Walker

Postludium No. 1 'D-S-C-H' by Valentin Vasilyevich Silvestrov

Postludium No. 1 'D-S-C-H' by Valentin Vasilyevich Silvestrov

Watch the performance of Valentin Vasilyevich Silvestrov's I. Postludium DSCH. As a mark of support, BCMG performed I. Postludium DSCH during our 2022 Birmingham Do we need a new compass concert, as Silvestrov fled a war-torn Ukraine. Read more

Published: 1st December, 2022

Updated: 13th February, 2023

Author: Amy Hoult

Nomos Alpha by Iannis Xenakis

Nomos Alpha by Iannis Xenakis

Iannis Xenakis' 'Nomos Alpha' was performed by cellist Arne Deforce for Birmingham Contemporary Music Group's Music & Maths Festival, celebrating the composer's centenary. Read more

Published: 28th November, 2022

Updated: 27th February, 2023

Author: Amy Hoult

'Roddy's Reel' by Sir Harrison Birtwistle

'Roddy's Reel' by Sir Harrison Birtwistle

Birmingham Contemporary Music Group bring you the first-ever Zoom recording of Sir Harrison Birtwistle's 'Roddy's Reel', recorded at the CBSO Centre with audience members from all over the world. Read more

Published: 28th February, 2022

Updated: 10th June, 2022

Author: Amy Hoult

'Hayagriva' by Param Vir

'Hayagriva' by Param Vir

View the first ever recorded performance of the mesmerising piece Hayagriva, composed by Param Vir and performed by Birmingham Contemporary Music Group. Read more

Published: 18th August, 2021

Updated: 18th March, 2022

Author: Amy Hoult

'Cantus Iambeus' by Sir Harrison Birtwistle

'Cantus Iambeus' by Sir Harrison Birtwistle

Watch the dramatic performance of Cantus Iambeus by Sir Harrison Birtwisle performed by Birmingham Contemporary Music Group at CBSO Centre. Conducted by Geoffrey Paterson. Read more

Published: 12th July, 2021

Updated: 25th February, 2022

Author: Amy Hoult

'Back To The Beginning' Violin Solo by Ma Xiao-Qing

'Back To The Beginning' Violin Solo by Ma Xiao-Qing

Watch Colette Overdijk perform Ma Xiao-Quing's Back to the Beginning as part of Birmingham Contemporary Music Group's Soliloquies and Dialogues series. Music written and performed in lockdown. Read more

Published: 10th May, 2021

Updated: 25th February, 2022

Author: Amy Hoult

'dear dusty moth' by Sir Harrison Birtwistle

'dear dusty moth' by Sir Harrison Birtwistle

Watch dear dusty moth from 'Three Songs from the Holy Forest' by Sir Harrison Birtwistle performed by Birmingham Contemporary Music Group. Read more

Published: 5th March, 2021

Updated: 13th July, 2021

Author: Seb Lovell-Huckle

'speak, sing...' by José del Avellanal Carreño

'speak, sing...' by José del Avellanal Carreño

Watch 'speak, sing...' by José del Avellanal Carreño performed by Oliver Janes Read more

Published: 5th March, 2021

Updated: 25th February, 2022

Author: Seb Lovell-Huckle

'A Dust in Time' by Huang Ruo

'A Dust in Time' by Huang Ruo

Watch the digital release of Huang Ruo's "A Dust in Time" Read more

Published: 8th December, 2020

Updated: 25th February, 2022

Author: Seb Lovell-Huckle

'counting steps' by Celeste Oram

'counting steps' by Celeste Oram

Watch Celeste Oram's 'counting steps', performed by Richard Blake & Amelie Thomas Read more

Published: 10th July, 2020

Updated: 25th February, 2022

Author: Alex Walker

'Couplet' by Donghoon Shin

'Couplet' by Donghoon Shin

Watch 'Couplet' by Donghoon Shin performed by Alexandra Wood Read more

Published: 26th June, 2020

Updated: 25th February, 2022

Author: Tamara Tempera

Watch 'Prelude for Clarinet' by Krzysztof Penderecki

Watch 'Prelude for Clarinet' by Krzysztof Penderecki

BCMG clarinettist, Oliver Janes, shares from his home this charming performance of Krzysztof Penderecki's 'Prelude for Clarinet'. Read more

Published: 10th April, 2020

Updated: 25th February, 2022

Author: Alex Walker

An Introduction to John Cage's 'Ryoanji'

An Introduction to John Cage's 'Ryoanji'

Birmingham Contemporary Music Group's Artistic Director Stephan Meier gives a short introduction to 'Ryoanji'. Read more

Published: 24th March, 2020

Updated: 13th January, 2022

Author: Alex Walker

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  • 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.

  • 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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Artistic Director: Stephan Meier
Chair: Paula Whitehouse

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