Nonclassical
nonclassical is a music promoter, record label and events producer presenting the best new classical, experimental and electronic music.
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‘one night he left me alone with his setup and i just made some really kind of wigged out heavy beats and acidic loops’
’s dark lights is available now on cd
the first release from him on in 10 years, recorded with .institute conducted by with solo piano by - and featuring remixes from .music, aka adhelm, and nicholas thayer
grab a physical copy via the link in our bio
13/02/2026
opportunity: we’re partnering with on their artist development scheme, baltic atm, along with , and .
baltic atm supports the creative and career development of musicians facing financial barriers. the programme invites emerging artists to spend three days in one of baltic’s studios, develop their brand and take part in a series of workshops and mentorship sessions.
we’ll be selecting 2 of the 8 participants, so make sure you tick ‘nonclassical’ on the form when you apply. link is in our bio.
17/01/2026
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16/01/2026
ode to oram at ✨
through the eyes of 📸
“a terrific climax to a gloriously open minded event, keeping oram’s questing spirit alive and relevant in the 21st century.” ★★★★☆
huge thanks to the incredible artists
asisa
partners: + the oram trust
produced by in association with
09/01/2026
we are hiring: marketing manager ✨
nonclassical is hiring an experienced marketing manager to join our small, dynamic team.
🕒 0.4 fte (16 hrs / 2 days)
📍 hybrid (london / bethnal green)
you’ll lead marketing across events, releases, artist development + fundraising, helping grow audiences for innovative contemporary music.
deadline: 9am thursday 29 jan 2026
apply via the link in bio 💫
31/12/2025
the sound of 2025 with
to round off the year, we’re celebrating artists who pushed nonclassical into new territory.
10 years since his last release - dark lights fuses orchestra and electronics, weaving delicate piano, rich strings, synths and beats into a cinematic, immersive world. a bold statement from gabriel, full of imagination and unexpected turns.
🎧 out now on
30/12/2025
the sound of 2025 with .ara.cunningham
tara cunningham took 2025 by storm with almost - not exactly, an ep where shells, driftwood and rocks become percussion and guitar sounds stretch into uncharted territory. it’s a work full of texture, imagination and unexpected beauty.
we’re celebrating tara’s fearless creativity and her ability to turn the ordinary into something truly musical.
out now on
30/12/2025
the sound of 2025 with
this end of year, we’re celebrating the artists who continue to shape and stretch the nonclassical sound.
blasio kavuma’s soundclash stands out as one of our defining releases so far. a fearless, genre-blurring work that brings jungle, electronics and contemporary classical music into conversation.
a celebration of blasio’s vision, curiosity and commitment to pushing music forward.
05/12/2025
skip the stats. support artists.
bandcamp friday is here! before you get wrapped up in your year in music… why not treat yourself to some real listening?
get 50% off our back catalogue (2024 or earlier) on with code december50 today - offer ends 11 Dec at midnight!
this bandcamp friday is just in time for christmas gifting (or for filling your headphones with something less algorithm heavy)
today, and every bandcamp friday our support goes straight to the artists, because gifts can work both ways!
03/12/2025
last tickets available for tomorrow!
presents:
variations: an ode to oram
live at the
✨ celebrating the centenary of pioneering composer + electronic innovator daphne oram
✨ nonclassical and the present a night of performances inspired by oram’s visionary legacy.
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28/11/2025
still in awe of the wave of love around vari/ations – an ode to oram. ✨
from long-reads to ig features, playlists, reviews + radio across platforms including , , , , , , , , and so many more — thank you. every mention keeps daphne oram’s legacy vibrating into the now.
next week: nonclassical + present a centenary celebration of daphne oram in partnership with the daphne oram trust + the oram awards:
a one-night journey through her archive, imagination + radical sound worlds. six groundbreaking artists: , , , , + premiering new works built directly from oram’s tapes, experiments + oramics.
thursday 4 december 2025, barbican centre, london.
pre-concert talk at 6pm, free foyer performances after, and workshops with saffron music tomorrow at with .asisa and at 11am.
vinyl pre-orders available with tickets.
celebrating 100 years of a pioneer who reshaped how we hear and feel!
tickets in bio. 🔊
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nonclassical
“…conducive to optimism about the future of classical music" The Times (April 2016)
“…completely committed to supporting the work of new classical performers, composers and promoters; artists who are redefining the rules of classical music” Elizabeth Alker, BBC Radio 3
nonclassical is a music promoter, record label and events producer presenting the best new classical, experimental and electronic music. Crossing genre and defying convention, we develop, produce and promote innovative music – supporting emerging artists and bringing new music to new audiences.
Founded in 2004 by composer Gabriel Prokofiev, nonclassical began as a clubnight focused on presenting new music in non-traditional performance spaces. We have since presented events across the UK and worldwide, and our record label is home to artists including Tansy Davies, Aïsha Orazbayeva, Gabriel Prokofiev, Langham Research Centre, Tom Richards and many more – you can see our full roster here.