The slow-burning title track from Emily Abdy presents a quietly vulnerable sound world that is equal parts haunting and powerful, drawing influence from the unlikely combination of classical violin training and local open mic nights. Following this intense opener, composer-performer Andy Ingamells joins forces with veteran experimental ensemble Apartment House to channel stand-up comedians in a light-hearted performance that drags audience members up on stage to manipulate the hands of the musicians as they play.

Ryan Latimer’s work has been described as “anarchic and cartoonishly fun” (BBC Radio 3), “deliciously playful” (Classical Music Magazine) and “irresistible in its tongue-in-cheek irreverence” (International Society for Contemporary Music). His Gorilla and Orange Sun, commissioned by the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra for the 25th anniversary of Symphony Hall, Birmingham, is inspired by the gently surreal stories of author and illustrator Anthony Browne, who depicts gorillas strolling the streets in cardigans and raincoats, and the sun as a giant floating orange. Genevieve Murphy frequently bases her interdisciplinary performances around psychology and disability. She has collaborated and performed with visual artists, free improvisers, choreographers and producers and has toured internationally with Turner Prize-winning artist Martin Creed. Her epic 5-movement piece F.I.N.E is inspired by perseverance, parody and connection.