The Performers

Formed in 2017 through a shared engagement with experimental music and creative practice springing from the award-winning Canterbury-based Free Range series, the Free Range Orchestra engage in performing free improvisation and experimental music, dance and spoken word. The name of the ensemble relates to the large range of individuals, their backgrounds, and what they bring to the group rather than an orchestra in the conventional sense. The ensemble features acoustic instruments, electronics, voices and movement.

Free Range Orchestra have played in festivals and venues across Kent including Wintersound, Folkestone Triennial and the Turner Contemporary. This performance coincides with the launch of their new CD, ‘Connections’, recorded live in the Colyer-Fergusson Hall and featuring the legendary Evan Parker on saxophone.

Event Information

Our lunchtime events begin at 1pm and are free entry, but space is limited, so please book in advance to avoid disappointment. Children aged five and over are welcome if accompanied by a responsible adult.

All the concerts feature introductory ‘listening guides’ prepared by the performers and will be followed by a brief opportunity to discuss the work afterwards.

When you book you have the option to pay a £3, £5 or £10 donation to the Student Scholarship Fund, which exists to support those students who would like to take advantage of an opportunity to extend and enrich their studies in some way but lack the resources. For example, the Fund would support the study of a second instrument (or voice); a masterclass off-campus; a summer school residency; or the purchase of specialist equipment or software.

Venues are either St Gregory’s Centre for Music or Anselm Studio 1, both on our North Holmes Road campus. Our campus car parks are reserved for staff permit holders only.