Middlesex Music Archaeology Day

Over the past 40 years MDX has been an important hub for music archaeology. Dr Peter Holmes, Researcher in Residence at MDX, and former MDX lecturer, together with MADET (Music Archaeology Design Engineering Team), has been reconstructing ancient brass sound objects using all sorts of materials and make-spaces at MDX.

These sound objects are now part of museums and private collections around the world. They have also been performed on, including to create film music.

This is a unique opportunity to see Peter’s own collection, hear about his new book, talk to the team of makers, see the facilities/places where these were made, and try them out. Expect some noise - and some music!

Special guests: Simon O’Dwyer and Letty Stott. 

Part 1

Handling session and tour of the making spaces at MDX

Instruments handling session 13:00 - 15:00 

Tour of the facilities 15:30 - 16:30 

Part 2

Book launch and performance 17:30 - 20:00  

Please note: the instruments will be exhibited in the venue (Grove Atrium, Middlesex University) from 12:00 – 20:00.