Oskar McCarthy
@OskarMcCarthy
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Actor-singer performing new music & old music in new ways | Co-Artistic Director @festivalvoices | Chorus Manager @wexfordopera
Joined October 2019
Nozstock has been nominated in the following categories at the @festival_awards ...👀💥 4. Best Small Festival 9. The Grassroots Festival Vote for Nozstock 👉🏻 https://t.co/Sq78E7cdpZ Voting closes 18th October 2024. #NozstockTheHiddenValley
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Coming up this Sunday at @Cafeoto, ft the second ever performance (and London premiere) of @LJBcomposer’s Lines, Letters and Disinformation, alongside five other new works. Details here: https://t.co/JfJiwdBI8n
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@CuddiganTrust @FinziTrust @research_SPIN @VWFndn Performed as part of VOICEBOX: UNBOUND, a showcase of new works performed by @P_Auchterlonie, @sarahnparkin, @mezzohesto, t l k and Pascal Zurek, the culmination of the year-long VOICEBOX project, led by Juliet Fraser, for singers specialising in contemporary vocal performance.
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Commissioned by Oskar McCarthy with support from the @CuddiganTrust, @FinziTrust, @research_SPIN, @VWFndn and Hinrichsen Foundation.
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Grounded in research into how disinformation affects an individual’s sense of truth, the piece charts the transition of a mind rooted in reality to one unmoored from it. It’s an urgent & timely wake-up call to all those who think themselves immune from fake news’ lethal effects.
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Announcing the world premiere performances of @LJBcomposer’s ‘Lines, Letters and Disinformation’ for baritone and electronics. - August 17th | 3pm | The Britten Studio, @BrittenPears, Suffolk - September 15th | 8pm | @Cafeoto, London
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I am appalled by what has taken place in cities across the UK this weekend. We have seen racists terrorising local communities, raiding shops owned by people of colour, and what look terrifyingly like attempted lynch mobs. The racist protesters have been chanting “stop the
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Proud to share the last ever @Nozstock theatre lineup. Over 350 performers across 50 acts, descending on those hallowed Herefordshire fields for one last dance. I’ve had an incredible ten years programming an amazing array of artists. Now let’s go out with a bang 💥
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A reminder to members that today is the last day to opt-out of/object to Meta using your data to train AI. Go to Settings > About > Privacy Policy then either click on "right to object" or search for the term 'object'. More info on how to do it here... https://t.co/lmUIYzOqiM
technologyreview.com
Your posts are a gold mine, especially as companies start to run out of AI training data.
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The number of festivals which have been cancelled this year has now hit the 50 mark according to @aif_UK - there are fears we could see that number top 100 by the end of this summer...
itv.com
More than fifty festivals have cancelled this summer, the highest number ever according to the Association of Independent Festivals excluding the covid years. | ITV National News
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What’s being pledged for the arts in this GE? I’ll host a discussion on Culture Hour @TimesRadio 6:30-7pm tonight w Lord Parkinson 🟦 @ThangamDebb 🟥 @JackGamble from @_CFTA Sir Alistair Spalding @Sadlers_Wells
campaignforthearts.org
Ahead of the UK General Election on 4th July 2024, political parties are publishing their manifestos.
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This is getting another live airing on @ResonanceFM today! Tune in from 3pm at https://t.co/HXa1r9TrBl for experimental vocals ft. @MimiDoulton, @sarahdaceyuk, @laurarecorder, @manc_collective, @jaapblonk & more or stream at https://t.co/c19GkOfMPE
@soundandmusic
@samplernews
soundandmusic.org
Hosted by Oskar McCarthy - ft. Hatis Noit, Thomas Buckner, Roscoe Mitchell, Sarah Dacey, Sam Belinfante, Jennifer Walshe, benyamind, Nwando Ebizie, Manchester Collective, Beatriz Ferreyra, Laura...
Enjoyed curating this mixtape for @soundandmusic & @samplernews which premiered yesterday on @ResonanceFM. An hour of experimental vocal music released since 2020 ft. @hatis_noit, @nwando, @slampreasoprano, @shadwellopera, @MAKIGAMI_K + more. Listen here: https://t.co/om9MTdySG0
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Enjoyed curating this mixtape for @soundandmusic & @samplernews which premiered yesterday on @ResonanceFM. An hour of experimental vocal music released since 2020 ft. @hatis_noit, @nwando, @slampreasoprano, @shadwellopera, @MAKIGAMI_K + more. Listen here: https://t.co/om9MTdySG0
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A massively important project for me... At @shadwellopera we have been thinking hard about contributing something meaningful, and inspired by @isabellagellis' WONDERFUL work creating The Devil's Den, which premieres at @NevillHoltFest this summer...🧵 https://t.co/nlin6nOowp
future-classics.shadwell.org.uk
Help us commission the classics of the future
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FV is back! It's been quite a ride since our last live gig deep in the depths of 2020, and I am so excited to be working with @gregbatsleer to curate this mammoth event. Two new commissions, six choirs, hundreds of singers and the most amazing view of London await. Do come!
Thrilled to be opening @BoldTendencies' 2024 Communion programme on June 1st. @CotWChoir, @LonYouthChoirs, @LIGChoir. @LdnGMC & The Bold Chorus join us in a monumental celebration of song, including two world premieres! Tickets available at: https://t.co/n1BnVOyCzY...
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Applications are open for our 2024 Collaborative Opera Lab! Full details here: https://t.co/JM9JMn1rf2 Deadline 10 June. Open to artists working in any discipline who self-define as 'young' or 'emerging'. (Images from last year's production 'and I am on a train')
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We're auditioning! We are seeking 4 exceptional instrumental players to take part in 3 days Research & Development for a new version of Puccini's Gianni Schicchi. Find out more and apply here! https://t.co/Cdh3VUNOeT
operaupclose.com
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An extravaganza of the new, the experimental, the underground, the DIY. @KateMolleson invites you to @tectonicsglas 2024 with @BBCSSO 🎧 New Music Show, 10.30pm, Saturday 11th and 18th May @BBCSounds. https://t.co/QCypJle2LT
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