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Creative Coalitions in Sudan
As part of an ongoing series of festival development and capacity-building work, the British Council supported two UK artists,
Ty and
Pen Pastwn, to visit Sudan to perform and collaborate with local artists in Khartoum and Port Sudan during February. The festival in Port Sudan was the first music event there of its kind for over 30 years.
Troikala
Three musicians from India and the UK came together in a musical collaboration to explore the synergy in folk music across borders. Curated and organised by the British Council in association with Folktronic, Troikala will see the musicians working together from December 2011 until May 2012 to produce an album and a concert tour.
Music
From electronica to jazz, traditional to folk, and classical to indie, we work across all genres of music. The British Council's Music team works with our overseas network of arts managers and partners to plan, resource, deliver and evaluate high-impact arts projects involving professional artists and organisations from the UK. We aim to strengthen the international profile of UK music and creativity, to communicate the diversity of UK society, and to establish long-term partnerships overseas. The Music team also has its own weekly radio show, The Selector, featuring the best new music from the UK.
Musicians in Residence
Imogen Heap, Jamie Woon, Gareth Bonello and Matthew Bourne have been chosen to take part in a residency programme in China, providing them with a chance to explore new musical territory and reach new audiences.
The Selector
Our weekly international showcase of the best new UK music from across the spectrum of indie, dubstep, folk, soul, electro, hip hop and everything else in between. Check the website to listen to the show, as well as exclusive mixes and live sessions.
Super Everything
An innovative new project bringing together cutting-edge musical and visual artists from Malaysia with the UK’s leading audio-visual artists, The Light Surgeons to create a series of 'live cinema' performances.
What We Do
We are a cultural relations agency so our work in music aims to engage with people and audiences all over the world, drawing them into a closer relationship with the UK. Find out more about
how we work and
meet our team of music specialists.
Current Activity
Every year we support a wide range of music projects globally, from collaborative performances and workshops to full-scale music events.
Find out about our recent work.
Music Publications and Websites
Find out more about our work on our
British Council Music Facebook page and check the
The Selector for a mix of the latest and best music from the UK.
Music Education
Find specialist information on music education and community outreach work in the UK in our Music Education resource.
