Details
When?
Fri 24 Oct 20253–4pm
Where?
Bramall Studios, Howard Opera Centre8 Harrison Street, Leeds, LS1 6PA
What?
Workshop, Lecture, PerformancePrices
Free, booking requiredIn this lecture-performance, Ahamefule J. Oluo weaves personal and familial narratives of race and music with live demonstrations of the constructions and technologies of sound, instrumentation, and electronic looping from their performance, The Things Around Us.
Through a hybrid artistic and educational experience, we are witness to an unexpected telling of the story of Black music and its political, social, and cultural reverberations.
Part of the Transform 25 workshops programme, this event is suitable for artists, students, anyone interested in the social significance of music or those looking for a deeper insight into The Things Around Us.
Your Experience
What to expect
This is a lecture-performance providing an insight into Ahamefule J. Oluo’s practice.
Duration
60 mins
Latecomers
Please note that latecomers will not be admitted. We strongly advise you plan your travel in advance and arrive at the venue at least 15 minutes prior to the start time.
Getting to Bramall Studio
Bramall Studio is located inside Howard Opera Centre. Walk along New Briggate towards Leeds Grand Theatre and turn right down Harrison Street. On your right you will see a sign for Opera North Howard Opera Centre. Walk along the pavement towards the first set of doors – they will open automatically. Then wait in front of the second set of doors – a member of staff will let you in. You will be greeted by a member of the Transform team, signed in and directed to Bramall Studios.
Age guidance
18+
Access information
Wheelchair space
To book a ticket with a wheelchair space please call our box office partner Leeds Playhouse on 0113 213 7700, (phonelines open Tuesday–Saturday, 12–4pm).
Step free access
There is step free access to the event and there are accessible toilets at the venue.
More information
Head to Transform’s Access page for more information.
If you have specific requirements or questions about access, please fill out our Access form or contact Brad Welch at [email protected] and let us know how we can help you.
