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Patrick Ellis

@patrickel94.bsky.social
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Composer ∙ Creative Director of PRXLUDES ∙ Artistic Director of Open Union∙ patrickelliscomposer.com

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Patrick Ellis @patrickel94.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Since 2020, @prxludes.bsky.social has grown so much as a platform and as a resource for emerging composers. Recently, we made a short documentary about our first 5 for 5 commissioned composer, Millicent B James. Watch here: youtu.be/AT4w0v5QoHY?...
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This is Millicent B James
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Patrick Ellis @patrickel94.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
After the success of our show in Oxford on Friday, we have another PRX.LIVE show back in London! New rep, a new commission (with Rebecca Galian Castello), new venue! Grab your tickets here: dice.fm/.../pyn92w-p....
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Patrick Ellis @patrickel94.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
This evening from 7pm PRX.LIVE goes to Oxford! Are you around? If so, then grab your tickets here: wegottickets.com/f/23959
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Patrick Ellis @patrickel94.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
From 7pm tomorrow, @prxludes.bsky.social will have our second PRX.LIVE show at The Nest in Oxford 📜 All of the works will be performed by Standard Issue and produced by Stomping Ground Collective. Tickets can be found here: wegottickets.com/f/23959 Doors are from 7pm / Music beginning at 7:30pm
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Patrick Ellis @patrickel94.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
In just over two weeks time, Peter and I will be performing the second show on our mini tour at Blow Water cafe in Birmingham. Once again, we will be joined by our friends Zahrah Hutton and James McIlwrath 🥳 Tickets: www.skiddle.com/.../Open-Uni...
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PRXLUDES @prxludes.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
🔥 have you checked out our latest issue of PRXLUDES? four new interviews celebrating some of today's most exciting composers - check it out: prxludes.net
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marat ingeldeev @maratingeldeev.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Wrote a review of EXAUDI's 'Pocket Universe' for @thequietus.com
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Patrick Ellis @patrickel94.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Have a read of this month’s edition of PRXLUDES! I had the pleasure of speaking with Rebecca Galian Castello for her 5 for 5 PRXLUDES commission and Euchar Gravina about his time on the LSO Jerwood+ programme. Read here: prxludes.net
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PRXLUDES | Contemporary music magazine for emerging composers
Music magazine featuring interviews with emerging composers, features on contemporary classical music, experimental music, performance art, and more ...
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Patrick Ellis @patrickel94.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Out today! As part of the latest edition of Tyler Kline’s Living Classical, Zyggy and I were invited to chat all things PRXLUDES. Listen to the full episode here: www.mixcloud.com/looseleaftra...
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Living Classical With Tyler Kline – For September 20-26, 2026
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Patrick Ellis @patrickel94.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
My 2024 work, 'Moments of Escapist Thoughts', (performed by Terra Invisus) has been featured on the latest episode of Tyler Kline's Living Classical. Listen in full by clicking the link below: www.mixcloud.com/looseleaftra...
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Living Classical With Tyler Kline – For September 13-19, 2026
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Patrick Ellis @patrickel94.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Next month, on the 8th of October: My duo Open Union will perform another set featuring music by Wilson Leywantono, Christine Cornwell and Peter Bell at Blow Water Café in Birmingham 🎶 We will be joined by the wonderful Zahrah Hutton and James McIlwrath 🎟️ www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Bir...
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Patrick Ellis @patrickel94.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Had a lot of fun performing in my duo, Open Union at St Pancras Clock Tower a few days ago! We played music by Wilson Leywantono (open con), Christine Cornwell (invisible poetry, instructions for singing to ghosts) and Peter Bell (PlayBook). Photo and video credits: Zahrah Hutton and Joe Ellis
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Patrick Ellis @patrickel94.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
In 2 days time, the first leg of the Open Union / James McIlwrath + Zahrah Hutton mini tour begins at a secret location. If you are interested in attending then please get in touch with one of us to find out where... Doors 7pm // Music 7:30pm
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Patrick Ellis @patrickel94.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
We’re getting closer… Only a few more days until my duo, Open Union play at a secret location in London! If you want to find out where it is and to attend, then please message me. The show takes place from 7pm this Sunday!
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Patrick Ellis @patrickel94.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Only 4 more sleeps until my experimental duo with Peter Bell, Open Union perform at a secret location in London on Sunday, the 6th September (from 7pm). We will be sharing the stage with West Midlands experimental music icon, Zahrah Hutton and James McIlwrath…
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Patrick Ellis @patrickel94.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Had a brilliant time today with Terra Invisus, who recorded my 2024 piece, 'Moments of Escapist Thoughts'. A recording will be out at some point in the coming months, keep your eyes peeled 👀
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mendel (he/him) @mendel.mendellee.com · 26/08/2026
The interview I had with @tylerkline.bsky.social for his music/Maker podcast was by far the most in depth that anyone has ever asked about my personal and professional life. He's doing great and important work for the new music community, and he's a great guy to boot. I can't thank him enough
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Patrick Ellis @patrickel94.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Mini tour announcement 🎶 This autumn, my experimental duo, Open Union will tour with Zahrah Hutton and James McIlwrath. 06/09 - secret location, London (dm for interest and to find out the place) 🕰️ 08/10 - Blow Water Café in Kings Heath, Birmingham 🥟
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Oxford Contemporary Music (OCMevents) @ocmevents.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
We're excited to announce that we're hosting PRXLUDES: Live, a gig/gathering with cutting-edge composers @ The Nest, Fri 25 Sept. Tickets: buff.ly/joxPhSL Co-promoters PrXludes and Stomping Ground. @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @prsfoundation.bsky.social @ppluk.bsky.social #ocm #FundedbyPRSF
Promo graphic for PRX.LIVE showing a motion image of a person playing the violin
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Patrick Ellis @patrickel94.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Hot off the press from this morning - the August 2026 edition of PRXLUDES ☀️ For this month's version of the online magazine, I interviewed composer/guitarist Saurabh Shivakumar where we chatted about his jazz roots, Morton Feldman and much more! Read in full here: prxludes.net/2026/08/17/s...
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PRXLUDES @prxludes.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
‼️ NEW PRXLUDES - OUT NOW ‼️ We're so excited to bring you four new interviews and articles featuring some of today's most cutting-edge composers and contemporary music organisations 🌒 Interested? Read all this and more at: prxludes.net
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Patrick Ellis @patrickel94.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Open Union show announcements coming soon... Keep your eyes peeled...
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marat ingeldeev @maratingeldeev.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Wrote a profile of the brilliant Maddie Ashman for @vanmusicmag.bsky.social—digging deep into the microtonal moment. van-magazine.com/mag/maddie-a...
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A Different Angle on the World
In a brown tracksuit top and wired headphones, with ponytails split in her signature style, Maddie Ashman looked stylistically out of joint around the corporate suits rushing to grab lunch around King...
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Patrick Ellis @patrickel94.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
An interview worth reading! Check out Rob Crehan’s Meet the Artist Interview: meettheartist.online/2026/07/25/r...
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Rob Crehan, composer
‘I think, for me, writing a piece well is always an aim. I like the idea of someone describing my work as “well-written”, whatever that means.’
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Sarah Hennies @sarahhennies.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Happy to share this interview today on @icareifyoulisten.bsky.social where I talk about new work, specifically the orchestra piece for the Cabrillo festival premiering August 2. Also notable that we had trans women in this column two weeks in a row :) icareifyoulisten.com/2026/07/5-qu...
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5 Questions to Sarah Hennies (composer)
Jacob Kopcienski sits down with Sarah Hennies in advance of the premiere of her new work, "The Grain House," at the 2026 Cabrillo Festival.
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PRXLUDES @prxludes.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
The creative practice of Glasgow-based composer and multidisciplinary artist Fergus Hall is driven by a deep connection to Scotland’s coastlines and marine environments, with connections to ecology, conservation, and folklore... prxludes.net/2026/07/20/f...
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PRXLUDES @prxludes.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
👀 how's July finding you? we've just published FIVE new interviews and articles 🔥 celebrating today's most exciting composers 🎶 check it all out now: prxludes.net
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PRXLUDES @prxludes.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
❤️‍🔥 NEW PRXLUDES - OUT NOW ❤️‍🔥 We're so excited to share new interviews and articles ⚡ covering today's most exciting composers and the state of composition today, including four below 👇️ check it all out on PRXLUDES: prxludes.net
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Patrick Ellis @patrickel94.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Out today: The July 2026 edition of @prxludes.bsky.social 🔥 This month’s edition includes my interview with Hague-based composer, Danya Pilchen, where we discussed Wandelweiser, Computer Controlled Organs, listening practices and more… Read the article in full here: prxludes.net/2026/07/20/d...
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PRXLUDES @prxludes.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
🔥 learn more about our second "5 for 5" Commissioned Composer, Rebecca Galian Castello ⚡ we're so excited for Rebecca's new work to be performed by our ensemble partners Standard Issue on 16 October at Chats Palace, London - are you joining us there? get your tix now: dice.fm/event/pyn92w...
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Patrick Ellis @patrickel94.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Tonight from 7:30pm (doors 7pm) at the Omnibus Theatre, Clapham 🎹🎻 To Your Ear Collective perform music by Ben Nobuto, Sophie Louise Stone, Leo Chadburn, Cassandra Miller, Matt Gilley and me! Hope to see some familiar faces there…
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Patrick Ellis @patrickel94.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Tomorrow evening at 7:30pm, To Your Ear Collective premiere a new work of mine, 'The Relationship with...' at the Omnibus Theatre in London. The event also features music by Ben Nobuto, Cassandra Miller, Leo Chadburn & Sophie Stone. Info and tickets: www.omnibus-clapham.org/whatson/to-y....
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PRXLUDES @prxludes.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
🚨 PRX.LIVE IS BACK 🚨 Live music and conversations celebrating today's most exciting composers - touring September-November 2026 🔥 London tix available now: dice.fm/event/pyn92w... Learn more about us: prxludes.net.live
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Patrick Ellis @patrickel94.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
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Chris Cresswell @grizwaldmusic.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
I'm looking for works for flute, electric guitar, (with and without electronics, but prefer with)... send me any recommendations! Especially stuff you've written!
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Patrick Ellis @patrickel94.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Coming up in a few weeks: A new audiovisual work by me titled ‘The Relationship with…’ performed by To Your Eye Collective. Also featuring pieces by Matthew Gilley, Cassandra Miller, Sophie Stone and Leo Chadburn.
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PRXLUDES @prxludes.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
🗞️ heeey there - you know we just published our June 2026 issue of PRXLUDES ⁉️ head over to our website 🌐 and read four new interviews with some of today's most cutting-edge composers 💫 check it all out: prxludes.net
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PRXLUDES @prxludes.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
🔥 A short clip from Blasio Kavuma's electrifying piece 'Soundclash', performed at our PRX.LIVE launch party at Folklore, Hoxton, back in February ⚡ Like what you hear? Full recording now available on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKtC...
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Eimear Reidy @eimearreidy.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
Have a listen to this. It’ll brighten your day.
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PRXLUDES @prxludes.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
💫 An excerpt from Rylan Gleave's mesmerising work 'Heartstrings', performed by Standard Issue at our PRX.LIVE launch party in February 🌠 Like what you hear? Watch the full video on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ql0b...
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PRXLUDES @prxludes.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
🗞️ have you checked out our latest issue of PRXLUDES ⁉️ Four new interviews and articles featuring some of today's most exciting composers ⚡ go have a read now: prxludes.net
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Patrick Ellis @patrickel94.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Out today! My latest @prxludes.bsky.social interview with Jasmin Kent Rodgman, the artistic director of Manchester Collective about some of their recent projects. Have a read here: prxludes.net/2026/05/18/m...
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PRXLUDES @prxludes.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
⚡ NEW PRXLUDES - OUT NOW ⚡ 🔥 suuuuuuper excited to bring you four new interviews and articles ‼️ featuring some of today's most exciting composers - have a read now on PRXLUDES: prxludes.net
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Seán Clancy @seanlclancy.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
My new album from @nmcrecordings.bsky.social is OUT! Have a listen below 👇🏻 seanclancy.bandcamp.com/album/se-n-c... @ucddublin.bsky.social @cmcireland.bsky.social
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Seán Clancy: Where the Paths End, by Sean Clancy
10 track album
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Chris Cresswell @grizwaldmusic.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
This album is very good. Go listen to it.
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Patrick Ellis @patrickel94.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Looking forward to listening to @seanlclancy.bsky.social’s new album later today! Very proud of him as a former student of his / a collaborator with my duo, Open Union
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Seán Clancy @seanlclancy.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Delighted to say that my new album is released by @nmcrecordings.bsky.social today! Was incredible to work with @mknoop.bsky.social Plus Minus Ensemble, Spud Murphy & Andrew Weathers on this. Take a look see @cmcireland.bsky.social @ucddublin.bsky.social seanclancy.bandcamp.com/album/se-n-c...
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Seán Clancy: Where the Paths End, by Sean Clancy
10 track album
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Patrick Ellis @patrickel94.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
I had a listen to @seanlclancy.bsky.social’s single from his upcoming album the other day… looking forward to the release in a few weeks!
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Seán Clancy @seanlclancy.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
First single of my new @nmcrecordings.bsky.social album was released today… check it out, wherever you listen to your music found.ee/plusminus_se... (It will be on bandcamp too at some point in the near future) @cmcireland.bsky.social @ucddublin.bsky.social @mknoop.bsky.social
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PRXLUDES @prxludes.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
🔥 Have you enjoyed our latest issue of PRXLUDES? 🔥 Not checked it out yet? Come and learn about some of today's most exciting composers 👀 ‼️ prxludes.net
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