Emergence Collective builds beautiful, minimalist sound worlds that gradually evolve through improvised performance.
Featuring a revolving lineup and a vibrant mix of ancient and modern instruments, the ensemble brings together exciting combinations of the North’s finest improvisors. Drawing on their collective musical backgrounds in folk, jazz, experimental and early music, they generate a hypnotic, otherworldly kaleidoscope of sound, completely unique to every live performance and every space they perform in.
The group has played at and sold out venues across the north of England, released several albums, and run practical and accessible workshops exploring their creative process. Directed by Juliana Day (recorders/whistles), Rob Bentall (nyckelharpa), and Zebedee Budworth (hammered dulcimer).
Full Line Up:
Zebedee Budworth – hammered dulcimer
Juliana Day – recorders/whistles
Rob Bentall – nyckelharpa
Tim Knowles – guitar
Andy Abbott- baritone guitar
Philippe Clegg – double bass
Jemma Freese – vocals
Helen Papaioannou – baritone saxophone
Jo Veal – clarinet
Hazel Thompson – clarinet/bass clarinet
Manon McCoy – harp
