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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T193000
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SUMMARY:Flow State Activation Sound Bath (for Creativity & Wellbeing Week)
DESCRIPTION:Creating space for creativity through sound: A Flow State Activation Sound Bath. \nAs creatives we often get a bit stuck; in our creative processes\, in our patterns\, in our algorithms\, in our decision-making. Our creative energies somehow find themselves in a bottleneck and rather than flowing freely\, they start to create tension and pressure within us. This short session has been designed to encourage flow state\, inspire ideas and get our creativity moving freely again. \nWe will begin with a few relaxation exercises and some freeform scribble method journaling. The aim of this section will be to let go of perfectionist tendencies and allow ourselves the freedom to create artistic mess without the judgement or analysis that can lead to paralysis. Then\, after some freeform movement/dance exercises to shake it off we will settle down into a comfortable lying position and do some breathwork in preparation for a sound journey. \nA Flow State Activation sound bath will follow\, using Himalayan singing bowls\, drums\, gong and various other instruments to guide our minds towards a peaceful state of rest. This should help clear any blockages and encourage the activation of a flow state within us. \nAs we resurface gently\, we’ll serve some herbal tea\, encourage some sharing and if we feel inclined\, a bit more creative expression before our paths diverge once more.
URL:https://opensourcearts.co.uk/event/flow-state-activation-sound-bath-for-creativity-wellbeing-week/
LOCATION:Open Source Arts
CATEGORIES:Creativity and Wellbeing Week,Music,Wellbeing and Fitness
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SUMMARY:Ecstatic Drum Circle (for Creativity & Wellbeing Week)
DESCRIPTION:A one-off free event for Creativity & Wellbeing Week. \nDrumming together helps us to connect with each other\, and also to find the unique creative input that we can add to a group. \nUsing the same principles of embodiment\, awareness and intuition as we practise in a 5Rhythms class\, we’ll invite both body and spirit to enter the circle\, and find the rhythms that move us. \nFeel free to bring your own drum (or any acoustic instrument). We’ll also have some instruments available to borrow. \nWe’ll practice: \n\nBreathing with the beat\nPlaying from the whole body\nAligning with the energy of the group\nSurrendering to the rhythm\nAdding our own flavour\nExperiencing the silence between the beats\n\nPlenty of opportunity for creative play\, and if you feel moved to sing or dance\, it’s more than welcome. \nThe session will be facilitated by 5Rhythms teacher Ben Deutsch.
URL:https://opensourcearts.co.uk/event/ecstatic-drum-circle-for-creativity-wellbeing-week/
LOCATION:Open Source Arts
CATEGORIES:Creativity and Wellbeing Week,Music,Wellbeing and Fitness,Workshop/Class
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260425T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260425T100000
DTSTAMP:20260408T124737Z
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SUMMARY:Experience & Expression - a 5Rhythms movement and voice day
DESCRIPTION:A day to explore the relationship of movement and voice. In the first part of the day\, we’ll be getting deep into the physical experience of living and moving in a human body. In the second part\, we’ll be adding embodied voice\, in order to give ourselves an even wider range of expression.\nYou’re welcome to book for 1 session or both.\n\nSession 1 – Experience (10:30am to 1:30pm)\nFinding the full physicality of the 5Rhythms practice\, from the soles of our feet to the top of our head\, from the core of our bones\, to the surface of the skin.\nSimple guidance will help us to more deeply experience our full variety of movement and physical sensation.\n\nSession 2 – Expression (2:30pm to 5:30pm)\nEngaging the voice as part of our dance – allowing the inner experience to be expressed on the outside.\nWe will practise using our voices in a creative\, intuitive and embodied manner: sometimes on our own\, sometimes in collaboration.\nYou might surprise yourself.\n\nSchedule:\nDoors open 10:00amSession 1 – Experience 10:30am to 1:30pmLunch (please bring food to share) 1:30pm to 2:30pmSession 2 – Expression 2:30pm to 5:30pmVenue closing at 6:00pm\n\nBoth sessions guided by qualified and experienced 5Rhythms teacher Ben Deutsch\, who seeks to bring clarity\, generosity and humour to his teaching\, making space for all the parts of a human being.\n\nYou do not have to consider yourself a singer or a dancer\, in order to take part in either of these sessions.\n\nOne session £25\, full day £40.Concessions available\, get in touch to enquire.ben@bodybreathbeat.com(link sends e-mail) – 0777 948 7093\n\nBook online at: www.bodybreathbeat.com/2026/experience
URL:https://opensourcearts.co.uk/event/experience/
LOCATION:Open Source Arts
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music,Wellbeing and Fitness,Workshop/Class
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260321T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260321T190000
DTSTAMP:20260305T153436Z
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SUMMARY:Emily Portman and Elm live
DESCRIPTION:Emily Portman is an award-winning singer and songwriter with a passion for traditional songs\, hailed as ‘one of the new British folk scene’s most beguiling presences’ (Uncut). She has toured widely for over 15 years as a band leader\, with The Furrow Collective\, the folk chart-topping Sea Song Sessions\, and in a duo with Leveret’s Rob Harbron. Emily was awarded a BBC Folk Award for Best Original Song and has released three critically acclaimed albums of original songs that recast old ballads and fairytales into new shapes. \nSupport comes from Elm\, a Leeds-based folk duo captivating their audiences with layers of rich cello harmonies and floating voices. They inspire meaningful connection in a rapidly changing world through their delicate songwriting and arranged material. As classically-trained cellists with backgrounds in various disciplines of singing\, Elm write original music and arrange traditional and contemporary songs for voices\, two cellos\, and other accompanying instruments. Elm’s songs focus on their shared love for the natural world and seasonal change\, and they enjoy experimenting with rhythm and harmonic interest. \nTickets:\nStandard price £18\, low waged £14\, unwaged £8 \nBook standard ticket (£18) Book low waged (£14) Book unwaged (£8) \n  \nIn 2026\, Emily returns to the road with an inspired new live show previewing songs from her forthcoming solo album Dominion of Spells\, due for release in May 2026\, alongside selected material from across her acclaimed catalogue. \nDominion of Spells marks a bold new chapter in Emily’s songwriting. Drawing on ballads and folktales\, the album weaves lived experience with rich mythic imagery\, charting a heroine’s midlife journey through dark woods in search of transformation and wonder. Shape-shifting selkies\, fairy queens\, foxes\, and owl goddesses are woven through contemporary story-songs exploring parenthood\, home\, burnout\, grief\, and the transformative power of creativity. \nEmily’s new songs are brought vividly to life in performance with a new live line-up featuring sought-after guitarist Louis Campbell and acclaimed cellist Lucy Revis (Before Breakfast). Together they create a richly layered yet understated sound world\, with Emily’s luminous vocals\, banjo\, and piano at the centre\, woven through crystalline harmonies\, lush strings\, and interweaving electric and acoustic guitars. \nAudiences can expect an intimate\, spellbinding performance as traditional influences meet contemporary stories in the room. This preview tour offers an early glimpse into Dominion of Spells: an evening of vivid songs where mythic imagination meets contemporary song. \nPraise for Coracle: \n ‘Entrancing and unsettling. A marvellous\, original work’ Observer \n‘A tribute to her powerful imagination’ Living Tradition  \n‘Spooky and surreal’ Guardian \n‘Together with her previous two albums The Glamoury and Hatchlings\, Emily has created an immaculate triptych of darkly brilliant songs. Make sure to be a completist and get this in your life.’ English Dance and Song Magazine \n“An intensely luminous collection of songs whose articulate lyrics\, virtuoso performances and intricate arrangements never overshadow the very real humanity which is at the heart of it all.” Folk Radio UK \n“Intense and alluring” Fatea \nhttps://opensourcearts.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/March-Tour-Dates-Asset.mp4\n \nAlso out now: Turn Again” single and video \n \n  \nwww.emilyportman.co.uk
URL:https://opensourcearts.co.uk/event/emily-portman-live/
LOCATION:The Loft\, The Warehouse In Holbeck\, Crosby Street\, Holbeck\, Leeds\, LS11 9RQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260212T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260212T220000
DTSTAMP:20260211T092313Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED Hedera live
DESCRIPTION:Hedera is a chamber folk ensemble from Bristol featuring Lulu Austin (violin)\, Maisie Brett (violin\, hardanger d’amore)\, Tamsin Elliott (accordion\, harp)\, Beth Roberts (double bass\, violin) and Isis Wolf-Light (clarinets). They perform original and traditional pieces inspired by music from England\, Scotland\, France\, Bali\, Georgia\, Bulgaria\, Ethiopia and beyond\, translated through a prism of experimental minimalism and contemporary classical influences. \nIn 2022\, their debut track ‘Waterwheel’ premiered on KLOF Magazine and they performed their first highly acclaimed gigs at Fire in the Mountain festival and The Greenbank (Bristol). In January 2024 they sold out most gigs on their debut UK tour\, performing in prestigious venues including King’s Place (London)\, Upfront Arts (Penrith)\, Black Fen Folk Club (Cambridge)\, Ashburton Arts Centre and Cornish Bank (Falmouth). Recent gigs include Bristol Folk Festival and Folk East Festival; many attendees at both festivals expressed that Hedera was the highlight of their weekends. \nHedera began during the pandemic as the five musicians began meeting informally to play tunes around winter bonfires\, grateful to have a collective musical outlet while their regular projects (Solana\, Opa Rosa\, Hands of the Heron) were unable to perform due to lockdown measures. They discovered a shared love of listening deeply\, playing slowly\, and finding new ways to support each other musically. \nOver time\, the ensemble has evolved into something more structured\, but still retains the intimacy and gentle conviviality of its beginnings. They still meet for ‘Moon Jams’\, which have become a rich resource for learning and teaching tunes across a number of traditions with women & gender minority musicians\, both informally in Bristol and as a facilitated festival workshop.
URL:https://opensourcearts.co.uk/event/hedera-live/
LOCATION:The Loft\, The Warehouse In Holbeck\, Crosby Street\, Holbeck\, Leeds\, LS11 9RQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251012T155000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251012T190000
DTSTAMP:20251001T111425Z
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SUMMARY:Community Sound Bath
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a gentle evening of relaxation and connection through sound: A 1 hour journey of Himalayan singing bowls\, gongs\, soft ambient tones\, and soothing visuals. Afterwards\, we’ll share wholesome chats and chill vibes over some nourishing homemade herbal tea ☺️ \nIncreasingly we are turning to wellness activities to soothe our nervous systems in the midst of life’s growing chaos. Whilst it can be a beautiful thing\, maintaining wellbeing often comes with a hefty price tag. We believe that self care should feel accessible and grounded\, which is why we’re starting the Community Sound Bath: a welcoming space to rest\, recharge\, and connect at an affordable price. Because wellness is for everyone! \nNeeta Sarl is a music producer and certified sound therapist\, working at the intersection of music\, wellness\, and neuroscience at Universal Music. With family roots in devotional music (Sikh Kirtan)\, she brings a unique sensitivity to the craft: a connection to sacred sound\, a deep understanding of its science\, and professional experience in music and sound engineering. \nBook now: https://www.neetamusic.co.uk/event-details/community-sound-bath-october \n(Please book your place online\, then pay on cash arrival – minimum donation £5 per head). \nPlease bring a blanket and pillow. \nUPDATE! – A 2nd Soundbath event has been added this day. \nCommunity Sound Bath (Recording) – The facilitators will use this opportunity to capture some footage and photos of what they do. It will not have an impact on the sound experience ☺️. \n3.50pm Arrive \n4pm Sound Bath \n4.50pm End \nThe herbal tea shop will be closed for this one but water will be available to hydrate afterwards. \nhttps://www.neetamusic.co.uk/event-details/sound-bath-recorded \nFacebook page\, give them a follow – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581438369060
URL:https://opensourcearts.co.uk/event/sound-bath-october/
LOCATION:Open Source Arts
CATEGORIES:Music,Wellbeing and Fitness,Workshop/Class
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251009T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251009T220000
DTSTAMP:20250922T154314Z
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SUMMARY:Herbie Hopkins live
DESCRIPTION:Innovative Leeds songwriter and improviser Herbie Hopkins returns to Open Source Arts\, for an evening of his unique music\, drawing inspiration from alternative songwriting\, found sound\, and experimental composition. \nHis recent single “What Am I Doin Here? (lie)” has been described as “Shimmering with an evocative\, hand-made quality… sparklingly immediate and uniquely expressive”. \nAdvance tickets £7.\nOn the door £10. \nBook 1 ticket Book 2 tickets \nWe use GoCardless to process payments on this website. Rather than using a credit or debit card\, GoCardless will ask you to authorise payment from your bank account. This is a one off payment\, and we will not store your bank account details. This approach involves much lower transaction fees\, so we are able to pay artists and workshop facilitators more generously. \n \n  \n 
URL:https://opensourcearts.co.uk/event/herbie-hopkins-live-2/
LOCATION:Open Source Arts
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T220000
DTSTAMP:20250902T125153Z
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SUMMARY:The Forcefields (featuring Julia Othmer) live
DESCRIPTION:The Forcefields present an immersive evening of live music fusing scorching vocals\, riveting visuals\, and epic soundscapes — part theatre\, part concert\, part spectacle. From Cornwall and Kansas City\, Max and Aayama Forcefield invite us on a journey through sound and light\, catharsis and celebration. \n“One of the most talented artists I’ve seen in a long while\, like if Florence + the Machine and David Byrne had a baby.” \nTickets: \nFull price £20: Book now   \nConcession £15: Book now \nConcession £10: Book now \n[We use GoCardless to process online payments\, which asks you to confirm payment from your bank account\, rather than using a credit or debit card. We do this\, as it minimises processing fees\, meaning that there is more of your money goes to the performers and the venues.]
URL:https://opensourcearts.co.uk/event/theforcefields/
LOCATION:Open Source Arts
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T210000
DTSTAMP:20250911T172653Z
CREATED:20250911T170842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T172653Z
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SUMMARY:Leeds Improvisor's Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:The Limpet Club Presents: \nLeeds Improvisor’s Orchestra in residency! \nSharing 7pm to 9pm\, 12th September at Open Source Arts \nAn experience of a lifetime – come and see what we’ve been up to. \n   \n  \n \n 
URL:https://opensourcearts.co.uk/event/leeds-improvisors-orchestra/
LOCATION:Open Source Arts
CATEGORIES:Art,Artist Residency,Dance,Music,Performance
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