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Hiya! I’m Alex – audio-visual artist, singer-songwriter and experimental music maker with a performing arts background and First Class BA (Hons) in Graphic Design [Arts University Bournemouth, 2019].

Human experience, nature, mental health, and self-expression are the core of my work, with particular interest in nature sounds and dark, ambient, cinematic and ethereal music. Deep-rooted in my fascination with subjective and immersive experience, I strongly believe that audio, visuals, movement, and nature are inherently connected; I’m currently exploring how these areas can collectively aid in positive mental wellbeing.

As a 大象传媒 Open Music Trainee, I’m excited to delve into the science, research and visceral feelings of sound, while exercising my abstract audio-visual and sonic creativity across radio, digital and live platforms. How can human sensations, emotions and natural phenomena be communicated and evoked through music? How can audio help audiences find deeper connections with themselves, environments, and wider communities? Adventure awaits!

I am a freelance presenter, host and facilitator based in Edinburgh. I applied to 大象传媒 Open Music as it felt like an incredible opportunity to work with and learn from brilliantly talented people, develop my presenting skills and confidence, and learn how to bring the magic of live performance to air. I am incredibly excited about working with 大象传媒 Proms particularly - the imagination behind the programming and the breadth and talent of artists and performers is always such a delight to explore each year.

Working in events production has meant I've had the pleasure to work across a number of sectors - from contemporary dance and theatre to urban design and science communication. I find the world around me fascinating, so I love to work across different projects that explore something new.

Hi, my name is Amber. I’m an artist, songwriter and producer from Liverpool. My music blends cinematic soundscapes with alternative pop, using emotive vocals and heartfelt lyrics.

I applied for 大象传媒 Open Music to develop my skillset and discover new interests via the schemes diverse range of opportunities. I love pushing genre boundaries and thrive in creative environments that allow for the exploration of new avenues of storytelling. I’m also just so excited to meet and connect with new creative individuals and look forward to a year of new experiences.

Originally from Scotland I now live in South East London with my young family. Working as a classical singer for over 20 years, I have performed in major venues all over the world as a soloist and with choirs and opera choruses.

I have an extensive teaching practice and am passionate about music education. I have a particular interest in encouraging young women to take their place in the music industry. I am looking forward to exploring how my skills transfer with the 大象传媒 Open Music scheme and am excited to have the opportunity within an organisation that has done so much to shape my musical life.

I’m Arielle Ollagnon, a curious and committed academic and violist. Born in Oman to a French father and American mother, I have lived in five countries. I’m reading for a Master’s in musicology at the University of Oxford after having completed my undergraduate studies as a Leverhulme Scholar with a first class degree in performance from the Royal Academy of Music.

I’m an expert knitter and have taught at Loop London, thoroughly enjoy beekeeping, nature walks, swimming, and reading. I have a particular interest in French female composers, and those who may have been omitted from the canon and love to share my multicultural background through music. During the 大象传媒 Open Music Programme year, I would like to find ways to connect to a wide audience base and make classical music as accessible as possible. I staunchly believe that classical music is for everyone.

Hey I’m Cath, an East London based musician (originally from Birmingham). I play piano and synth in a band and absolutely love performing in, and organising, live music events. At university I joined ValeFest, a student-led charity music festival. Here I got the opportunity to lead our entertainment team and help curate our lineup, discovering incredible new artists for our audiences to love. Through years of playing and studying music, I also have a keen interest in writing music, specifically composing film music.

There are so many things that I’m excited to take part in as part of the 大象传媒 Open Music Scheme, especially the opportunity to create a Prom which I can’t wait for. I’m also incredibly excited to explore the world of radio presenting, as I love talking about and sharing new music. Mostly, I’m excited to meet people from a range of backgrounds and start collaborating.

I am a sound and new media artist based in London. As an artist, my focus is built upon the practise of Deep Listening, a physical experience embracing the idea that listening extends beyond the auditory. I work primarily with sound, moving image and photography, to explore how this resonance manifests itself within our landscapes in both vast and microscopic scales.

I graduated with an MFA in Film, Video, New Media and Animation from the School of the Art Institute Chicago in 2021 and I am delighted to be part of 大象传媒 Open Music, to the explore and further develop my understanding of sound engineering and music/radio production.

Hi, my name’s Chamekir (sha-mee-ka) and I’m a singer, writer, and producer from South London. I enjoy discovering new music, exploring storytelling through sound, and creating immersive experiences for listeners. I have an eclectic taste and strive to break down barriers in music and within the community.

I am a BA (Hons) Creative Musicianship graduate from the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance. I applied to the 大象传媒 Open Music programme as an opportunity to collaborate with other creatives, and develop practical skills in radio production, sound engineering, and presenting. I’m excited to gain an insight into 大象传媒 production processes, and delve into the intersection of technology and creativity.

Hey, I’m Crystal, a voiceover artist and musician with a passion for creating authentic sound. I’ve been writing songs for 4 years and have recently started producing music. I love to play the piano and write most of my songs at the keys! I’m blessed to be able to create alongside some amazing musicians in my church’s worship team, and I’m currently working on releasing my first single.

From a young age music has always been something that has moved and spoken to me. I believe that sound is powerful and it brings me so much joy to create with it. I’m excited to embark on this year's journey at the 大象传媒!

I have a background in music for theatre, composition and folk music and have toured internationally, and at venues such as The Globe, The Royal Albert Hall and the National Theatre. I am currently developing a music-focused theatre show for a family audience with the Bristol Old Vic Ferment scheme and am gigging regularly with Bristol-based band Eleven Magpies.

When I am at home or travelling I almost always have the radio on and I am so excited to use this opportunity to explore how theatre, music and radio intersect, to collaborate with other creatives, improve my technical skills and learn about ideas development for radio.

Hi! My name is Jayden and I’m currently in my third year of studying Television and Broadcasting at the University of Portsmouth and the director of programming for the university’s radio station, PureFM.

I love all things creative media and content creation so I’m thrilled to be a part of the 大象传媒 Open Music scheme and have a chance to learn from such knowledgeable professionals – I’m particularly looking forward to receiving training in radio production, live event production and presenting! It’s going to be a very exciting 12 months working alongside such a lovely cohort of diversely talented individuals and I can’t see what we create together and beyond the scheme!

I am a composer for film, TV and videogames, as well as a songwriter, singer, sound designer, violinist, and alternative rock producer.

I applied to the 大象传媒 Open Music scheme because of my deep love of classical music, particularly film soundtracks. I have had my previous work featured on national radio and at Camden Fringe.This year, I'll be completing my postgraduate degree in Composition for Film and TV. As a gamer and film lover, I hope this experience helps me on my way to becoming an accomplished composer for both film/tv and games.

Hi, I'm Lorenzo and I am a Sound Engineer originally from Rome, Italy. After completing my degree in Music Technology and Sound Engineering, I made the decision to move to London to pursue a career in the music industry.

In London, I began my career as a Music Producer and Studio Assistant, working on a variety of projects and collaborating with fellow artists. I've since transitioned into a full-time role as a Live Sound Technician, where I create live music experiences for events. I've joined the 大象传媒 Open Music scheme, which I see as an incredible opportunity. This program allows me to get involved in amazing projects and continue my growth in the field of music and sound.

I am a sound engineer and music-maker. I play in a noisy experimental punk band and in recent years have also pursued music production.

I am interested in experimental forms of music and the role music plays in building community. In the past, I have organised gigs at community-minded venues and written about music and social issues through both my own zines and published articles. At the moment I primarily work in sound for broadcast TV and theatre venues. I hope to also get involved in sound design for different media at some point. I applied to 大象传媒 Open Music to discover what sound engineering opportunities existed within radio, meet and potentially collaborate with other creatives, and for the opportunity to work on the Proms.

Hello, my name is Malunga!
Creativity has always been my way of expressing who I truly am. Through singing, writing, acting and performance I have experienced true growth in my work.

I am a sensitive, soulful and vibrant vocalist. Honing my songwriting and performing credentials through the Roundhouse as a Resident artist. Now I am set to release my most authentic, passionate and well-crafted material to date. Showcasing playful melodies and true stories. I believe creativity heals and brings out the best in humanity. I enjoy feeling inspired and I wish to be a light in this world, touching lives with my gift. I’m excited to keep learning, sharing and blossoming on this journey.

I’m Marisa Muñoz-López, an award-winning composer-performer and a creative producer, with over ten prizes in national and international competitions. The Southbank Centre is one of the venues in which I performed my music. I have also commissioned over thirty works and premiered pieces by composers including Diana Arismendi and Matthew Sear, who have described me as a ‘music force to be reckoned with’.

I completed a double major in Composition and Performance with First Class Honours at Trinity Laban Conservatoire and was awarded the TCL Silver Medal for Piano 2020. In October 2022, I graduated from a Master of Music (Performance) at the Royal Academy of Music with Distinction and the DipRAM Award for my final recital. I currently work as a freelance recording pianist, music director and audio-visual composer, as well as teaching at King’s College London.

I am an experimental composer, abstract turntablist and producer. My work looks at putting accessibility at the start of creative process.

I am studying a PhD at Royal Northern College of Music, where I am the Lucy Hale Doctoral Composer in Association with Drake Music. I have composed for performers including Riot Ensemble, Kathryn Williams, Heather Roche, Juice Vocal Ensemble, Distractfold, Apartment House and Lore Lixenberg. In 2016, I was awarded the FI Williams Prize for Composition. In 2023, I was appointed Composer in Residence at CoMA London and Composer Fellow at NEO Voice Festival, Los Angeles. I am the Artistic Director of Lucy Hale Festival.

Hi there!
I’m Mei, a classical vocalist and a pharmacology student. I’ve studied music since I was a child and so I have always been immersed in classical music and it has formed a tremendous part of my life.

For me, music is a gift that keeps on giving, and so I was extraordinarily excited to be able to join the 大象传媒 Open Music team. Working and learning amongst a group of incredibly talented musicians and with the 大象传媒 is a dream. I can not wait to gain and give so much invaluable knowledge with the team, grow as a musician, and really diversify my skillset.

I’m Michael a digital media producer and freelance sound designer working to create immersive and entertaining web-based content.

After falling deeply in love with audio dramas in my teens, I've been lending my time to any number of independent audio productions that would allow me to develop my skills. Now, I find myself among many talented up-and-comers within the 大象传媒 Open Music programme.
With a specific interest in immersive storytelling driving me forward, I hope to use this time to gain a clearer insight into the media industry, further nurture my understanding of sound, and start what will hopefully be a successful career in narrative sound design.

Hello! My name is Nadia and I’m studying Music at King’s College London. I’m a British-Bosnian, disabled singer interested in increasing the breadth of music covered by 大象传媒 Radio 3, reflecting Britain’s cultural diversity, and connecting it with younger audiences digitally.

I bring experience of grass roots music, including hosting a uni Radio show ‘Hidden Tracks’ from ex-大象传媒’s Bush House, working on a production team for an East London charity Open Mic Night, and teaching music to Southwark (Inner London) primary school children. I have an academic interest in Bosnian folk and community music. For example, I co-conducted my uni’s Community Choir, collaborating with the co-conductor and committee on music selection and arrangements for our Eurovision-themed concert. These experiences all help me appreciate the complexity involved in bringing music to varied audiences. I can only imagine how this is magnified for events like the 大象传媒 Proms!

Hi I am Olivia, I spend my time working in social media within the film industry, playing the harp and singing. I’ve played the harp for 20 years and I studied music at University. Since 2020 I have amassed 190K followers across my social media platforms showcasing how the harp can be used in pop music.

My job within the film industry has lead me to gain some experience in the world of interviewing through conducting press junkets and interviews on the red carpet.
I applied for 大象传媒 Open Music so I could combine my passion for music and presenting in one place. I would love to be a presenter within the music industry and I cannot wait to learn and develop my presenting skills through the course of the programme. I am also excited to be surrounded by creative individuals where we can all learn from each other.

The 大象传媒 Open Music Traineeship is rooted in my two passions, the two constants in my life - music (in all its facets) and broadcasting.

I’m a music graduate from Trinity College Dublin, currently working in journalism. I love to present, write, interview and produce - all things which I have done in my career thus far. I hope this programme will allow me to further develop my voice in the world of music broadcasting and give me the opportunity to realise ideas that I have always wanted to bring to life.

I’m Sanskruti (but everyone calls me Sansy!) and I’m a pianist, singer, producer, radio presenter and aspiring sound engineer.

Having grown up in India, Saudi Arabia and the UK, I was constantly exposed to different genres of music for as long as I can remember. I started out in classical piano music and musical theatre, before venturing into radio presenting, whilst studying a bachelor’s in music at Royal Holloway, University of London. I also fell in love with sound engineering when I studied my masters in Contemporary Performance (Production Concentration) at Berklee College of Music. Currently, I create music under the name of ‘ku:hu’, which is a mix of atmospheric and ethereal, with influences of lo-fi and R&B.
I applied to 大象传媒 Open Music because I wanted to broaden my skill set & connect with other creatives and musicians. I’m super excited to be part of such a fantastic team!

I’m a freelance Music and Sound Creative for stage and screen. My work ranges from sound design, studio engineering, production and technical stage management to composition & vocal performance as an Artist. I have experience in Videogames, TV, feature film, Theatre & Dance.

As a Composer’s Assistant, I have worked with top musicians, engineers & producers. My credits include Warped Kart Racers (2022) for Disney & Apple Arcade, Horizon Forbidden West (2022) for PS4 and Wineville (2024). I composed Additional Music for Waco Untold: The British Stories ITVX (2023).
As a freelancer, I write and produce music & sound content for a variety of stage and screen productions; the former including VAULT Festival’s Hutchy The Hare and Beneath A Cups (2023).
During the 大象传媒 Open Music Scheme, I would like to further connections in the industry to support my career as a freelance Music and Sound Creative for exciting, global projects.

At the age of 16, I moved down to London from Derby to jumpstart my music career. Now 19-years-old, I embrace the challenges that come with this decision. I captivate audiences worldwide with my alternative/experimental pop and hip-hop music. Aiming to connect through honest expression, offering comfort and hope to those feeling trapped.

After finishing my studies at the BRIT School, my work has gained recognition on various platforms, including 大象传媒 Radio London, 1XTRA, Reprezent, CLASH Magazine, and more. My dedication was showcased in my performances at KOKO Camden and The Great Escape festival. What sets me apart is my ability to transform personal experiences into resonant music. creating a safe space for self-expression and understanding, I like to inspire listeners to challenge societal expectations and embrace their true selves. Celebrating imperfections, my relatable music fosters unity and reminds us of our shared humanity.

I’m a British Iranian composer whose music draws on ideas from western and Iranian traditions. Despite these influences, my work aims to move beyond metaphors of “fusion” or assumptions of a binary opposition between east and west. Instead, I seek a deeper, lifelong conversation between these musical traditions wherein my lifetime of personal experience, creative work and academic writing intertwine to produce something uniquely diasporic.

In 2023 I was selected to represent the British delegation at the ISCM World Music Days Festival in South Africa, released an album of solo violin music on all that dust and published a book with Routledge exploring arts-practice as a means for theorising diaspora. In 2022 I won the RPS Composer Prize and was partnered with Cheltenham Music Festival where I wrote a piece for the Carice singers.

I’m a North London-born English-Nigerian-Irish artist, multi-instrumentalist, producer, composer, and songwriter. My music traverses diverse styles, blending classical training with self-taught production techniques. I explore themes from personal relationships to contemporary issues, like the intersection of the climate crisis and apathy. I’ve released multiple singles with more music in development.

I’ve contributed to composition, sound design, and audio post-production for short films such as ‘Leanne’ (2023) and ‘A Month’ (2022), with ‘Lighter Shades of Blue’ in development.
I work at Chickenshed Theatre as an AV technician and have contributed guitar to some of Dave Carey’s Compositions for award nominated shows there.
The 大象传媒 Open Music programme offers an incredible opportunity to engage with and learn from a world-leading broadcaster and a unique creative company. Moreover, it provides an opportunity to collaborate with a new generation of creatives, contributing to the ongoing global intercultural dialogue.

Hey! My name is Xantoné (Xan to you and my friends) and for the past quarter of a century, I've been creating, producing and releasing my original Music // Scores as well as creating and collaborating with artists including Amy Winehouse, Emeli Sandé, Mark Ronson, Earth Wind & Fire, Laura Mvula, Jessie J, Nigel Kennedy and more.

I have also worked on the campaigns // productions of brands including The 大象传媒, Amazon, LG, Brewdog, Huggies, CNN and I am a Yamaha Music Europe Endorsed Artist. I teach Masterclasses in Creativity internationally and am excited to use my lived experience and abilities to the benefit of all at the 大象传媒. 大象传媒 Open Music is an excellent opportunity for us to learn together and make inspiring, entertaining and informative pieces of magic for the world. Thanks for having me and I look forward to working with you.

I am a studio engineer, musician, and producer. My work involves integrating my British and Turkish heritage into my creative projects. My focus lies in blending electronic music with traditional Turkish folk practices, incorporating traditional instruments such as the baglama alongside contemporary electronic production techniques.

I have worked as a studio engineer, studio technician and a live sound engineer. Understanding the production process and learning how to record high quality audio for myself and other people has been very educational for me, and has contributed to my own musical practices, as high quality audio recordings also contribute directly to the preservation of traditional music.
I have just completed my degree in Sound Engineering and Music Production, and I am very excited to further expand on my musical knowledge while working at the 大象传媒 alongside other like-minded individuals.

Hello – I’m Zain and I’m a Cyber Security Professional with a key focus of what I do being to understand how we can use technologies safely and securely.

Though I come from an engineering-techie background, I have a keen interest in music composition and production – particularly inspired by Film/TV Soundtracks and Western/South Asian Classical Music. It’s always interesting to me to explore how the blending of different genres can produce new sounds and styles. On my journey of exploring new avenues to further my music creativity, I decided to apply to the 大象传媒 Open Music programme to help me connect with other music creatives and learn from knowledgeable people across the Radio and Music industry.