A collage image of new board members at In Place of War.
We’re excited to announce we have 18 new board members joining our Artist Advisory Board and Global Music Advisory Board 🎉
See all of our new members on our website: www.inplaceofwar.net
#ArtistAdvisoryBoard #GlobalMusicAdvisoryBoard #InPlaceofWar
Natural Connections, our brand new release from the EarthSonic record label, is out now! 📀
Featuring two tracks from Lucy Tun and MNENE (Mel Uye-Parker) in collaboration with anonymous artists based in Myanmar.
Stream the EP here: inplaceofwar.lnk.to/NaturalConne...
#InPlaceofWar #EarthSonic
Attended a TAKKUUK screening? ⚡️⚡️⚡️
Take our survey for the chance to win £50:
takkuukattendeesfeedback.paperform.co
An image of a crowd of people at a film festival premiere holding up their awards and cheering.
We are so proud of our alumni!
Huge congratulations to our former Forum Theatre Programme participant Ocakacon Raymond, whose film Kwak won Best Community Impact Film at Northern Uganda's Regional Film Competition.
A powerful reminder of why we do this work 👏
#ForumTheatre #AlumniSpotlight
An image advertising a job opportunity at In Place of War as a Communications & Design Intern, with a deadline of 30 January 2026.
Join the In Place of War team! We are looking for a Communications & Design Intern to join us on a part-time basis.
Deadline: 30 January 2026, 5pm (GMT)
Full details on eligibility & how to apply here: www.inplaceofwar.net/jobs
I created this piece as part of the #MutualDefiance campaign from @inplaceofwar.bsky.social and Culture Declares Emergency. I call it “The Interconnectedness of All Things”.
If you want to participate, take an hour to make your own art (whatever it may be!) and share with hashtag #MutualDefiance.
✊ TODAY'S THE DAY ✊
Sign our open letter below to tell us you're taking part, and make sure you tag us or use #MutualDefiance so we can share your creativity!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Next Monday, join us in our day of #MutualDefiance.
All you need is one hour.
Create whatever you can. Share it on Jan 19 2026 - Martin Luther King Day - with the hashtag #MutualDefiance - then sign our open letter so we know you're taking part.
Get involved: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
A graphic with the In Place of War logo and the text: Opportunity, Label Manager, Deadline 16 January 2025.
We’re hiring! 📀
We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Label Manager to run the In Place of War and EarthSonic record labels (6-months maternity cover).
Deadline: Fri 16 Jan 2026, 5pm (GMT)
Details here: www.inplaceofwar.net/jobs
#JobOpportunity #InPlaceofWar
We are proud to join the #MutualDefiance campaign, a joint letter and call-out for creative responses to the rising wave of imperialism we face.
January 19 2026 - Martin Luther King day - join us by taking an hour and creating whatever you can.
Find out more: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
An image that has the In Place of War logo, and text: Opportunity, Project Manager, Creative Agents of Climate Change, Deadline 20 January 2026
We are extending the deadline to apply for our Project Manager role to 20 January 👀
We’re looking for a Project Manager with at least 5 years’ experience for our Creative Agents of Climate Change programme.
Extended deadline: Tues 20 Jan, 5pm (GMT)
Apply here: www.inplaceofwar.net/jobs
An image with the In Place of War logo and the text: Opportunity, Project Manager, Creative Agents of Climate Change, Deadline 7 January 2026
We’re hiring! Join In Place of War as a Project Manager for our Creative Agents of Climate Change programme ✨
Deadline: 7 January 2026, 5pm (GMT)
To apply, please read the full job description here: www.inplaceofwar.net/jobs
A graphic that reads: #HackMusic Call out for Industry Partners, Deadline 1 Feb 2026 with the In Place of War Logo.
We are looking for 10 new industry partners for our 2026 #HackMusic programme 🎧
Deadline: 1 Feb 2026
Find out more about the programme and apply here: www.inplaceofwar.net/projects/hac...
A collage image with an image of the band Kneecap; two people trekking through a sunny, rocky landscape; a SXSW London 2026 Platinum Pass; a sunset image of Shambala Festival; a nightclub image; and a image of a variety of curry dishes on a table at Dishoom.
Our Christmas Silent Auction is now live! 🎁
Our Silent Auction raises vital funds for our #HackMusic Programme and features prizes including Roland equipment, Dishoom dining, tickets for David Byrne, Shambala, SXSW, Kneecap and more.
Closes 10 Dec - bid here: www.inplaceofwar.net/silent-auction
An image of an artwork ‘Plastic Pink Pig’, a photo featuring plastic pigs, grapes, a white and pink dragon and a red disc.
An image of artwork ‘Dutchie’, an abstract, multi-coloured painting with a graffiti style.
An image of a painting with the words F***ING AMATEURS against a blue background, with a yellow keyboard.
Our MUSIC SHAPED 2025 auction with Bonhams is now live until 3 Dec ✨
This year we've had some phenomenal talent, with collaborations from @joelycett.bsky.social, Jeremy Deller, Charmaine Chanakira, Don Letts, Maxine Peake and more.
See and bid on all 13 artworks: www.inplaceofwar.net/music-shaped
MUSIC SHAPED 2025✨ Huge thanks to everyone involved 💛 We pair musical & cultural icons with visual artists to create works reflecting how music has influenced their lives. The new artworks will be auctioned with Bonhams to support our work. For more info visit: www.inplaceofwar.net/music-shaped
A promotional image for EarthSonic Live that reads: EarthSonic Live, Manchester Museum, 22 November, 10am - 1am, An all day event with talks, workshops and unique performances sharing the stories of nature, climate, and biodiversity through music.
Today we announce EarthSonic Live at Manchester Museum 22 Nov, 10am - 1am ✨
With Groove Armada, Werkha, BICEP's TAKKUUK, @rspb.bsky.social, @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social, @toritsui.bsky.social + many more!
See full line-up & register for events on DICE here: www.earthsonic.org/live/earthso...
A black and white image of a woman with foliage and trees covering her face. Text reads: Tu'úa in bright green italic font.
Today we announce Tu’úa, a brand new project bringing to life the diverse stories of water through music 💧
Nadine Shah, Shingai, Sohini Alam, Jaloo, Bebe & Keila collaborate on a brand new album, with a high-profile performance in the Brazilian Amazon during COP30.
www.earthsonic.org/tu-ua
A graphic with the In Place of War logo and the words: Opportunity, Youth Climate Coordinator, Deadline: 10 Oct 2025
We're hiring! ✨ In Place of War is looking for a Youth Climate Coordinator to work on our global EarthSonic project.
The role would suit someone with a genuine interest in climate action, music and social change.
Deadline: 5pm (UK time), Friday 10 Oct 2025.
Full details: www.inplaceofwar.net/jobs
An image of music group GRRRL with the text SUPPORT OUR WORK and SHOP IPOW
Want to support In Place of War? 💿
All proceeds from our record label go to supporting the talented artists we work with, funding the work we do and bringing creativity to places facing conflict, social injustice and climate change.
Shop here: in-place-of-war.backstreetmerch.com/collections/...
TAKKUUK begins its international tour tomorrow 👀
Watch the full premiere film and find out where you can see TAKKUUK at earthsonic.org/takkuuk
#TAKKUUK #EarthSonic #BICEP #Outernet #Tour
This year, we came together with the T1 Stage to bring three organisations to @glastonburyfestivals.co.uk for internships as part our our #HackMusic Programme.
Here, Irshad from Black Box Sounds talks about the impact on him and his organisation.
Find out more: www.inplaceofwar.net/projects/hac...
In June, musician Dan Peter Parker joined Sailing the Sonic Sea in Victoria, BC for EarthSonic, a new project in collaboration with @uvic.ca & @oceannetworks.ca raising awareness of how climate change is reshaping the soundscape of the ocean.
Find out more here: earthsonic.org/sailing-the-sonic-sea
“Absolutely, really, gobsmackingly great”
TAKKUUK, EarthSonic’s audio-visual installation and soundtrack sharing stories of indigenous life, culture and climate change in the arctic, had its world premiere at Outernet London in July.
Watch the full film of the premiere now: earthsonic.org/takkuuk
As we come to the end of our 3-year CASE Malta Programme, we’re excited to share this short film capturing the project, its incredible people and all it achieved.
Watch the full version on our website here: www.inplaceofwar.net/case-malta
#CASEMalta #InPlaceofWar #ArtsCouncilMalta
In June, participants on our 100 Creative Agents of Change programme took to the Houses of Parliament to showcase their creative climate projects to a diverse range of influential stakeholders.
Find out more here:
www.inplaceofwar.net/projects/100...
#100CreativeAgentsOfChange #InPlaceOfWar
An image of the band GRRRL with text SHOP IPOW and SUPPORT OUR WORK.
Want to support our work? 💿
All proceeds from our records go to supporting the incredible artists on our record label and funding the work we do bringing creativity to places facing social injustice, climate change and conflict.
Shop here: in-place-of-war.backstreetmerch.com/collections/...
Katarina Barruk reflects on the inspiration between her TAKKUUK track ‘Dárbbuo’, a collaboration with BICEP ✨
Find out where you can see TAKKUUK and stream the soundtrack now: bicep.earthsonic.org
⚡️The TAKKUUK soundtrack is here ⚡️ Ft. BICEP collaborating with a number of indigenous vocalists, including Katarina Barruk, Andachan, Sebastian Enequist (from Sound of the Damned), Tarrak GL, NUIJA, Niilas and Silla.
Listen to the soundtrack now: bicep.lnk.to/takkuuk
#EarthSonic #BICEP #TAKKUUK
A collage image of seven people, with the title EarthSonic Fund 2025 Participants, the EarthSonic logo, against an orange background.
Introducing our EarthSonic Fund recipients!
In partnership with Roland & SOTYA, the fund aims to widen access to nature sound recording among Global Majority youth facing barriers to participation due to conflict, climate change & social injustice.
Find out more: www.earthsonic.org/earthsonic-f...
