Liam Taylor-West is a composer and audiovisual artist who works primarily with live musicians and new technology. He holds a doctoral degree in composition from the Royal College of Music in London, and has worked with several orchestras including regular collaborations with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and the BBC Concert Orchestra. 
 

In this talk, Liam looks at how the lineup of the orchestra has changed over the years, as well as how it hasn’t. He focusses on the work being done by two Bristol-based organisations, Paraorchestra and the National Open Youth Orchestra, to reimagine orchestras as more inclusive ensembles that enable the participation of musicians with disabilities. 

Join us online on YouTube Live, or in the building on Friday 29th November 2024 at 1pm for the talk and to take part in the Q and A discussion afterwards. 

The Pervasive Media Studio is a partnership between the Watershed, University of the West of England and University of Bristol. The lunchtime talks are partly supported by MyWorld, a project led by the University of Bristol to support creative industries in the region. Watershed is supported by Arts Council England.

Address:
Watershed, 1 Canon's Rd, Bristol BS1 5TX

Directions:
The Lunchtime talks take place in the Pervasive Media Studio Event Space. To access the Studio, please go to the Main Watershed Box Office entrance and go upstairs to the Café Bar. Walk across the cafe bar, turn right and walk towards the double doors. Go through into the corridor and walk all the way down until you reach the Studio. A member of staff will sign you in, and check your ticket, if you have booked.

The Studio is wheelchair accessible, and the events space has a hearing loop. The last talk of every month is BSL interpreted. 

For more information on accessing the studio take a look here.

*Please note this is a hybrid event and will be live streamed so please be aware you will be in the live broadcast and recording when watching in the Studio.