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On 15th November female and Gender Expansive Music Initiative Comes to Newcastle as part of Grassroot Venue Tour To support emerging musicians
The Oram Awards celebrate innovation in sound, music and technology, honouring the legacy of electronic pioneer Daphne Oram. Ahead of her centenary, the awards pause their open call to launch the oram/100 tour—bringing workshops, performances and talks to grassroots venues across the UK. Partnering with experimental sound network Outlands, the tour visits Sheffield, Bristol, Birmingham, Salford, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Derby and Wirksworth, connecting with DIY collectives and local artists. It’s a chance to engage with bold, boundary-pushing practices in electronic music and discover how the Orams continue to support emerging voices through mentorship, collaboration and creative exploration.
As part of Daphne Oram’s centenary celebrations, the Oram Awards bring their oram/100 tour to Newcastle’s Cobalt Studios on Friday 15th November, offering a full day of workshops, performances and hands-on exploration of electronic music and sound design.
The event features DJ and synth workshops, a safe space for women and gender non-conforming individuals to learn, experiment and connect. No experience is required—just curiosity and a love of electronic music.
Live performances come from acclaimed producer and DJ Beatrice Dillon, known for her minimalist, dub-infused soundscapes, and Newcastle-based improviser Shelly Knotts, whose collaborative live coding work pushes the boundaries of experimental composition.
There’s also an afternoon of hands-on exploration into DJing and experimental electronic music, thanks to a collaboration between the Oram Awards and Newcastle collective L.A.D.S. Open to women, non-binary and gender expansive participants, the workshop covers everything from the basics of mixing to creative looping and live electronic performance, with no prior experience required.
Special guest Frankie Archer brings her bold blend of electro alt-trad to the session, drawing on Northumbrian fiddle traditions, soulful folk songs and a deep-rooted love of electronic sound.
For tickets and further information, visit the omran/100 website.
