Not quite the epic temperature of the south coast, but a delightful, sunny swim none the less😀

Super morning of eco-music creativity and discussion with Ashton Sixth Form College music students, and Hannah McCabe and graduate cellist Hoda Johanpour as part of RNCM Research project

Stunning event last night of poetry and music including brilliant new compositions by Alan E Williams, and amazing performances by Lauryna Sableviciute Tim Williams Katalin Károlyi, as well as Williams' own translations. Somebody take this up for further shows! University of Salford

Fascinating RNCM Research Royal Northern College of Music forum by Prof Elaine Chew about the latest computer music analysis, transcription, translation, heartbeats, performance practice, AI, AR..., did I miss anything out? Oh yes, some fabulous new compositions...

We have lift off! Album launch - tick! Lovely to hear you both playing together Gillian Blair Lauryna Sableviciute, a lovely sound and synergy. Bravo @RobBucklandSax for programming another knockout Royal Northern College of Music Saxophone Day concert

Ha, does anyone know someone who has this costume? Come on now...😂

What an achievement! Hugely enjoyable #ONOrpheus South Asian Arts-uk Lowry last night. Visionary reimagining of Monteverdi and South Asian classical music Jasdeep Singh Degun and Laurence Cummings. Many years in the making, bravo to all!

How are they gonna end this epic saga? Gonna find out tonight The Walking Dead final episode to conclude 11 seasons...🧟‍♂️🧟‍♂️🧟‍♂️🧟‍♀️🧟

Such an engrossing Royal Northern College of Music RNCM Research forum that I forgot to take a pickie, anyhow, can't with to hear performances of new clarinet quintets by David Horne #GaryCarpenter performed by linda merrick and Sheppard Skaerved and #Kreutzer Quartet...

Huge thanks to everyone involved organising and running this large event today BarnsleySwim! And special thanks also to Orca swim club staff on scene @OCLactive (...showing my allegiances!)

Thanks for the thought-provoking and enjoyable online lecture today on eco-music (focusing on extended time scale music and geological eras) RIAMDublin and Alex Rehding Harvard University

Sunrise at a Roman fort anyone? No? Just me then...

Possibly the cutest RNCM Research forum photo so far. Thanks to Professor Nick Reyland for offering interpretions of ostentatious music in peak tv. Royal Northern College of Music

Hang in there! Night is coming!

Get along to this superb opera! Exquisitely poised dramatically; Dove really gets inside the characters. Can't wait!

The UK specialist music schools are deeply concerned by the recently announced cuts to the BBC Singers and Orchestras. ISM Lucy Powell MP

Hmm...I may get turned back at Heathrow for this, but it had to be said. Proud to join over 700 other composers in this infuriating protest.

Untreated wastewater delivers trillions of #microplastics to our rivers and coastal waters - the sewage scandal is also a huge microplastic pollution problem as this Manchester Geography animation shows: youtu.be/yYIbTayABbo

What an excellent production! Intricate stage choreography - these singers don't just sing! Orchestra bright and bouncy. Tunes to take away with you. Bravo Royal Northern College of Music for putting this on!