Sonic Bothy

The ensemble of disabled and non-Disabled musicians create original works that define new ideas with accessibility underpinning, radically and dynamically shaping the music. Their eclectic interests span from free improvisation, contemporary classical, dance, electroacoustic, musicals, and noise, and they’re always a compelling group to witness live.

Formed in 2012, the ensemble has performed at various festivals to great acclaim, including HippFest (2023), Tectonics (2021), TUSK Festival (2019), GIOfest (2012, 2013, & 2018), ISME conference (2016), sound Festival (2014), and Counterflows (2013). In 2019, the ensemble released Fields, their first album of original works. In 2023, the ensemble won the Musicians’ Union Award for New Music Performer at the Scottish Awards for New Music for their work on Verbaaaaatim, an artistic performance film premiered at Tectonics 2021.