Oram Awards

12/03/2026

We hope you enjoyed however you celebrated.
We did so by resting, walking in the countryside and enjoying the company of precious women in our lives.

Continuing the work we do year-round celebrating women and gender diverse artists in sound, we’ve asked to hear from some of our Oram Awards community over the coming weeks, to big-up themselves and artists who have inspired them, past and present.

Here’s some thoughts and recommends from .nohome
Featuring and

Sending love to our community far and wide!

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31/12/2025

Daphne Oram was born on 31st December 1925.

Today marks what would have been her official Centenary.

But, in true Daphne style, we do things differently here at the Oram Awards and have been celebrating throughout 2025 and will continue into 2026 on beyond.

More news to come, but we can confirm the return of the open call in 2026 !!!

Happy New Year x

31/12/2025

12/12/2025

ORAM 100 Event!

13th December 2025
St Vincent’s Chapel, Stockbridge, Edinburgh **SPECIAL DISCOUNT CODE LIVE UNTIL 8th December*** Use CODE ORAM2025

Just over a week now until our all day event celebrating Daphne Oram’s 100th Birthday! There is SO much going on - whistle-stop tour below - more info plus TICKET Links in Bio! In partnership with and

LIVE PERFORMANCES from .lungs

FREE WORKSHOP! 4-5pm with Hosted by Luci Holland from .collective Using Tech & Electronics in Live Performance

FREE PANEL DISCUSSION with Karen Sutton from the ORAM AWARDS, John hails Napier Uni and Suzi Cook

See you there!

03/12/2025

Finally the day has come 🎛️ 🎂

Join us tomorrow, 4 December, at for the release celebration of ‘vari/ations – Ode to Oram’ a year-long collaboration with and The Daphne Oram Trust.

This project marks Daphne Oram’s centenary with a stunning compilation of new works inspired by her extensive sound archive, distilled into a brand-new sample library curated by sound artists and archivists and .

Celebrations begin with drinks at the Artillery Arms, EC1, followed by a pre-concert talk with , , and at 6pm (free with booking, held in the Fountain Room, Barbican Centre).

The main concert starts at 7:30pm and will features live performances by , , , and Oram Awards winners , and (tickets available via link in bio).

To finish with foyer performances from Lola de la Mata and + .asisa — (free, no booking required — at the ClubStage level -1)

See you there xx 〰️

27/11/2025

Thanks to everyone who came to Dubrek in Derby last Saturday. Our feet were danced off by the end of the night! More photos to follow…

We now continue our tour deep into the Derbyshire hills this Saturday 29th November at and .

A rural venue in Wirksworth, that holds a very special place in our hearts…Venue owners Sarah and Jo curate an amazing program of live music, talks and art across the Featherstar pub and upstairs in Haarlem Artspace gallery in the old Red Lion Pub.

It is a friends and family run building, community being at the heart of everything they do.

Come join us for daytime workshops and evening performances - celebrating Daphne 100th with 100% line-up of women electronic artists from the Midlands. 

TRANSPORT - As this is a rural location we have allocated a budget to cover local taxis to and from train stations. Please get DM us if this would be of help to you.

Saturday’s line up:

12 - 2 pm: Build your own Analog Oscillator

In this workshop, artist and musician Rose Kindred-Boothby AKA will lead you through the process of wiring together a handful of very basic electronic components to create a working sound-maker which can be tuned to different frequencies (without soldering!)

No prior electronics experience or skills necessary. LGBTQIA+ friendly.

3 -5 pm: Intro to music production and performing with hosted by

Get a feel for the basics of music production and have a go at beat-making in Ableton.

5 - 7.15 pm Oram social 🥂

7:30 - 11 pm Performances 
loop.sophie
Sophie Barkerwood (from ) premieres a new solo project with luminous microtonal sounds / playful experiments with time.

The Silver Field 
modular synthesiser / self-built electronic instruments / dream-like tapestry of sounds 
Rose will use her instrument The Time Painter, created with an Oram Award bursary, to perform with Oram’s sound archive. 🕰️ 🧑‍🎨

Echo Juliet
Emily brings her midi vibraphone / electronics / expect high energy excitement to floaty beats

(DJ)
Wrapping the Midlands leg of the tour in style with everyone on the dance floor ‘til late :) 🪩

20/11/2025

MIDLANDS MIDLANDS MIDLANDS - here we come !!!

For the next two weekends, we are stopping closer to our home in the East Midlands. This Saturday we are at , Derby.

We are going big on the sound workshops this weekend and deep on the dancefloor from modular synth and sampling, drum machines and deconstructed techno !

The whole line-up is made up of artists and sound collectives from the Midlands

Open Decks / DJ workshop at 1 - 3pm

CTRL the Floor DJ Open Decks Workshop - Led by Derby DJs and .wav, the workshop offers a welcoming and supportive space for women in electronic music to gain hands-on experience with club-standard DJ decks and vinyl. Designed both for newcomers who want to try DJing for the first time and for practising DJs looking to refine their skills in a collaborative environment. CTRL The Floor is also using the workshop to connect with emerging female talent, with opportunities to get involved in upcoming all-female grassroots events. Although provided at the workshop, we do encourage you to bring along your old vinyl records or USB sticks to mix with.

Beginners Ableton - Experimental Sound Design with at 4 - 6pm

In this workshop we will be looking at the basics of Ableton Live, with space and time to experiment and create your own samples, textures and rhythms. This beginner’s course will help you learn your way confidently around Ableton using engaging ways of learning with techniques without the need to know about music theory. You will receive a FREE custom template to take away demonstrating how to navigate around Ableton and useful shortcuts.

6-7.15 Social 🥂

7:30 - 11:30 PM - Evening live & Performances

- live electronic soundscapes / modular synths

- experimental techno / live drum machines

- immersive installation / experimental electronic / deconstructed club (slide left to watch a video excerpt of her album title track Cryptid) 📺
wav (DJ) - deeper/ darker/ hypnotic techno

19/11/2025

We had such a great time at Cobalt Studios at the weekend. Thanks to everyone who came to the L.A.D s workshop and evening performances. Next stop the Midlands at this Sat 22nd of Nov.
🔗 in bio for workshop and event tickets

Every stop on the tour introduces us to new communities and the opportunity to work with grassroots venues across the UK and the incredible teams behind them.

We are blown away by how these venues genuinely support their communities. From their commitment to hosting a diverse programme of events, exceptional sound & lighting to providing co-working & studios for creatives, with always a focus on communal spaces and kitchens - promoting healthier minds and bodies for everyone who walks through the door.

These venues need OUR support. 

Look up a local venue near you, buy a ticket for you and a friend, or go on your own and make new ones…become a member, make a commitment to go regularly … and to get off our phones and step back into the real community x

Thanks .ouseburn, and

All the team behind Cobalt, Kate, Mark, Jacob, Sami and Jas 
and artists and Beatrice Dillon.

Photography by .muzykant

08/11/2025

Oram/100 goes to Newcastle .ouseburn next Saturday 15th of November.

We’ll start at 1 pm with the .and.decks workshop on DJing and experimental electronic music.

Join us for an afternoon of exploring DJing from the very basics to creative looping, and a hands-on introduction to live electronic music with special guest

In this workshop, Frankie invites you to explore her live electronic set-up and have a go at using an analogue, semi-modular synth, a sampler/sequencer with audio and MIDI, guitar pedals, and creating a track from scratch using a hardware-only setup. It’s a rare chance to play and experiment with analogue gear in a supportive environment, and to learn from the very best! 

Experience is not a requirement – this opportunity is open to all women, non-binary, gender expansive & LGBTQIA+ folks who love electronic music and would like to learn, improvise, meet like-minded people and make some noise! Please note the workshop is for ages 18+. 

There will be a social afterwards at Ernie & Ernest. 

 
Please note this workshop is for ages 18+. It is open to women, non-binary, gender expansive & LGBTQIA+ communities, and is a place to play, listen and have fun together.

05/11/2025

Thanks to everyone who joined us in Salford with ._ festival last Saturday.

The oram/100 tour is a collaborative journey of like-minded producers, venues, festivals, and sound collectives - creating spaces for artists and audiences to explore & experience new ideas and technology in the true spirit of Daphne Oram.

These events are put together by small and brilliant production teams, months of preparation and tirelessly applying for funding to make them happen. Big thank you to Emma & Beau at Fat Out, all the team at , Noelle and , & Simon for the & workshop, Brid, and Team Orams x

And to our amazing artists Lou, , , . The fifth floor of Islington Mill became a warm, immersive bubble, shaped by the intimate performances that unfolded.

Next stop is .ouseburn on Saturday 15th November - with DJ and electronics workshop hosted by Newcastle collective .and.decks & , followed by evening performances from and (live). See you on the dancefloor!

🎥 team Orams
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