Blank Canvas

28/02/2024

After a a long sabbatical during 2023 The Blank Canvas Ensemble based in Liverpool, returns
This is: an open rehearsal for musicians to meet, to meet new people, and share music.
It is also a concert an audience can witness and listen to.

After a a long sabbatical during 2023 The Blank Canvas Ensemble based in Liverpool, returnsThis is: an open rehearsal for musicians to meet, to meet new people, and share music.It is also a concert an audience can witness and listen to.   {/tabs} Social Share Buttons for this article - one clic...

17/02/2024

If you're interested in free ensemble improvisation in the UK, you might want to check out Improvisers Online. This website provides news feeds, a calendar of events, and a wealth of resources such as reading lists, audio and video links, and dictionaries. It's a great one-stop shop for everything related to free ensemble improvisation, and welcomes any additions to its database.

GIOdynamics is a session of small group improvised music run by the Glasgow Improvisers Orchestra. There’s no charge to join in.

03/02/2024

Uncovering the strengths and limits of freedom and improvisation
If you don't like zoom, next Saturday we are in a room, in the flesh, in London

Free improv London, system 50;50

30/01/2024

Sometimes free improv is the nations best kept secret
Share, exchange and then collaborate.
You can start here it is free
for everything else there is mastercard

Upload you event to the site - no coding, no registration required.

28/01/2024

This online session on the 29th is confirmed and scheduled to happen.
7pm GMT/UTC start time
If this is new to you please read the text and if you remain interested
register via the registration tab.

Ensemble 50:50 Open & Online - Monday,  January 15th then every two weeks Open door - Open access - all levels of musical experience are welcome. Simply complete the registration form if interested.   {/tabs}    

09/05/2023

The Blank Canvas Ensemble-Manchester offers a great opportunity for musicians to create ensemble improvisations within a democratic framework. It's use of silence is revolutionary. This was not the case last night at the Peer Hat because there were only two of us. Such is the inconsistencies of the world of "Free improv" the previous highs include attendances of 8 and 14.

Regardless, Phil Morton and Tim Veal, now two people cannot be democratic, had a good time and we played 8 x 6 minute duos under metered free improv rules. This was fab and a joy in the context that is the deflationary context that is the absence of improvisers. It was great playing with Tim and I could feel and hear the benefit that the new normal offers improvisers, that new normal is hybrid working. Hybrid working increases the frequency of playing, increased frequency develops your/my compentancies.
We just went through the gears, I could do this with ease, except when the flesh was weak.

Follow the link, sign up and fill the room with your presence, sounds and silence.
Silence is a challenge of simplicity.

The Blank Canvas Septet - Manchester UK

08/05/2023

Ensemble improvisations, tonight in Manchester
Music Made without prior preparation
It is a Blank Canvas
You are shaping sound with silence
It is simple, it is a challenge!

The Blank Canvas Enesemble - Manchester UK

14/03/2023

I recommend hybrid working for Improvisers
Play in a room and on zoom.
A higher frequency of playing raises the bar.
It is fun too,
Open sessions every two weeks.
Follow the link for more information.

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23/02/2023

Tonight at the Ship and mitre Dale Street, Liverpool
Improvised music, the Blank Canvas Ensemble and a guest quartet
7.30 pm start

The relaunch of the Blank Canvas Ensemble based in Liverpool, moves on after a successful launch in the autumn of 2022 Social Share Buttons for this article - one click and share

10/02/2023

This session is an open rehearsal, session playing free ensemble improvisations, all levels of experience are welcome.
Doors 2pm, free to attend

Tŷ Sain series event five in Bangor Gwynedd This session is an open rehearsal, session playing free ensemble improvisations, all levels of experience are welcome  

28/11/2022

Interested in free ensemble improvisations
Live works or just visiting Merseyside.
Just google it!

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22/11/2022

Listening forwards
Blank Canvas Ensemble this Thursday
Shaping the sound of improv with silence
Audiences welcome
Liverpool UK

The relaunch of the Blank Canvas Ensemble based in Liverpool, moves on after a successful launch in September, October now it is November Social Share Buttons for this article - one click and share

18/11/2022

Listening forward. Saturday soundwalk
Otterspool park, the classic route
Join us at 11.00 at the Jericho lane - Aigburth drive entrance

SLOW SOUNDWALK TAKE ME TO THE RIVER Otterspool Park –SLOW SOUNDWALK TAKE ME TO THE RIVER Meet @ Junction of Jericho lane & Aigburth Drive Liverpool L17 5AR

14/10/2022

The Sonic Gaze,
The soundscape as performance
And fun
Sat 15th at 11.00 am

Sonic gaze, soundwalks

09/10/2022

Interested in improvisation
Live, work or visit Liverpool and Merseyside
Follow the link for all you need to know
Next session The Gathering Monday 10th October

Events, listings, links, media/video and articles related to activities in the Merseyside:UK featuring free improvisation and associated activities. All platforms & practices Merseyside? : roughly The Merseyrail zone, Chester to Southport, West Kirby to St Helens You are invited to: Share, exchan...

07/10/2022

Missed the fab (fantastic and beautiful) session in Manchester on the 6th
That was free ensemble improvisation in music
You can attend in Liverpool on the 20th
New to you?
Tickets are available on eventbrite
This is advised as there is a danger of the sessions selling out..

Blank Canvas Ensemble play free ensemble improvisations

03/10/2022

Tuesday night out for Improvisers in Manchester
These are very productive and enjoyable session
It is expected they may become over subscribed
Follow the link read the notes, and register! If this is for you

The Blank Canvas Septet - Manchester UK

30/09/2022

Half the sky orchestra, for improvisers 1st call
Geography, London and Birmingham
Follow the link for more information and to register

The Half The Sky Orchestra will explore free ensemble improvisation It will create sound and music without prior preparation - free musical improvisation.

20/09/2022

The Blank Canvas Ensemble Liverpool an open session that welcomes all levels of experience in free ensemble improvisation to attend, play and listen.. Listen only attendees welcome too.

This Thursday sees the relaunch of The Blank Canvas Ensemble : Liverpool project
Pre pandemic it took up to two years to evolve to the status of a well attended and productive session.
It remains to be seen if the gestation period remains the same for this relaunch.
However we have an excellent house band , a quartet that brings a consistency of content to the relaunch of the ensemble.

A relaunch of the Blank Canvas Ensemble based in Liverpool - starts 2022.09.22 Social Share Buttons for this article - one click and share

05/09/2022

Last reminder for improvisers in Manchester.
Blank Canvas Ensemble Manchester
Eight improvisers scheduled to attend
Join them or just attend and listening
An exciting relaunch of a tried and tested formula for improvisers
For the link for more information

The Blank Canvas Septet - Manchester UK

19/08/2022

Listening forward to Improv in the park, with Nick Branton and Metty Metcalfe.
Follow the link for details including directions to the discreet location in Princes Park.
This is an outdoor event and subject to the weather....
There are now weekly events of free improvisation in Merseyside.

Free Improv in the park. Liverpool. UK

19/08/2022

Improvisers networks online, Wales section
Updated. Two important additions
Grand Gathering week, Radnorshire improvisers weekend
Follow the link for this and lots more

Improvisers' Networks Wales

16/08/2022

Live, work or just visiting online
You can listen, ghost or play
Blank Canvas Octet
Ensemble improvisations
Every Wednesday

50:50 online is a `telematic` project, that is it is a live streamed event via the internet. The current platform is zoom.us. The ensemble employs system 50:50 to deliver music that is related to the genre: `free improvisation in music `

13/08/2022

Liverpool. Listening forwards to this, today at 3pm
Improv in the park
Meet at the obelisk at 3.00
Concert in the hornbeam circle at 3.15 pm - Sunnyside annexe

Free Improv in the park. Liverpool. UK

10/08/2022

Listening forwards, all welcome

Free Improv in the park. Liverpool. UK

06/08/2022

Liverpool, free improv in the park, no session today.
It returns next Saturday with the Branton- Morton duo
Before then there is the Gathering on Monday night.
Visit improvisers networks online for details

Free Improv in the park. Liverpool. UK

29/07/2022

Click for free improvisers, introduction, description and registration. Frequency, every two weeks

Click Online - exploring the nature and practice of free improvisation in duos

28/05/2022

Liverpool: weekly free improv session
Next session Sunday 29th May 14.00 BST
Follow the link for more information.

30/07/2021

All our yesterdays
Blank Canvas 10 years ago..
Under the Frakture banner

30/07/2021

This link contains archive video of the Blank Canvas Octet live stream to YouTube on 28 07 2021 playing system 50:50.
It also contains a second video specially made for YouTube.

50:50 Online project present The Blank Canvas Octet Live on Zoom weekly during July 2021 This YouTube presentation will be available until Monday 2nd August 2021 noon, it will then be removed. The Blank Canvas octet The nature and practice of free improvisation using System 50:50 Duration 6 minutes....