Interview

We’re in the business of the new.

DevilishlyGrand

“Elaine Mitchener creates in order to challenge – others and herself. She’s not looking for the comfort zone. We talked about necessary questions and uncomfortable answers.”

20 artists for 20 years

20 Artists for 20 Years brings you exclusive insights into the extraordinary artists in Sound UK’s life.

A column by

Bill Shoemaker

Diving into Elaine Mitchener’s career.

The voice of the revolution

Hannah Schmidt

On the way to a really new kind of music: The British singer and composer Elaine Mitchener

Composing in the Golden 20s

“I think we should be activists. We should work to change society.”

In conversation with Elaine Mitchener
“Honouring the experiment”

“With every performance I’m searching for a totality of expression, to fully unify and amplify the musical, physical, emotional, and political aspects of each work.”

5 Questions to Elaine Mitchener

Amanda Cook

“SWEET TOOTH is sonically immersive and experimental in its improvisatory approaches, referencing Kumani singing and sea shanties. It is an intense experience for the players and observers.”