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‘the ocean is birthing
new versions of itself
we cannot read’

Today composer Ed Bennett presents a new incarnation of his renowned Decibel ensemble to premiere a new commission ‘All Earth Once Drowned’ with texts by Northern Ireland poet Cherry Smyth.

Through a combination of music and spoken word, this work will address some of the most pertinent environmental issues of our time in a collective call for action. Bennett will utilise Irish and UK musicians of international standing in a 10-piece ensemble to create a deeply personal music in response to Smyth’s texts and the wider environmental problems we face as a planet.

Cherry Smyth will perform with the ensemble interweaving her texts throughout this expansive composition ranging from music of huge energy and rage to quiet and delicate introspection.

Ed Bennett - Composer, director, electronics
Cherry Smyth - Text, spoken word
Tom Challenger - Saxophones
Neil McGovern - Saxophones
Kate Ellis - Cello
Xenia Pestova Bennett - Piano
Martyn Sanderson - Trombone
Barry O’Haplin - Guitar
Damien Harron - Percussion
Stephen Davis - Drums

Please note ‘All Earth Once Drowned’ is approximately an hour in length. There will be two short fifteen minute solo performance by Kate Ellis and Tom Challenger in the lead up to the extended performance section.

Door 11.45am | Kate Ellis 12.00 | break | Tom Challenger 12.25 | break | Decible 13.00 | 2pm Finish (timings are approx)

This work was commissioned by Moving on Music with support from the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, and the Beyond Borders tour is supported by PRSF.

Further event details: Cafe open. An event for all ages. Pay-What-You-Can entry in advance or on the door (£12 per adult suggestion, children free), subject to availability/capacity.