I have signed a joint letter with Nottinghamshire MPs to the University of Nottingham to ask them to reconsider proposed course suspensions and potential closures and to engage in meaningful consultation with staff and unions.

Richard Morrison has reported on the suspension of our Music courses in yesterday’s The Times. Please keep sharing the petition www.change.org/p/stop-the-s.... @thetimes.com @adlington.bsky.social @royalmusical.bsky.social @nottinghampost.co.uk @nottinghamlive.bsky.social

Music and modern languages courses suspended at University of Nottingham In a statement the institution also says it is

In the relatively short time I taught in the music department, I could see how much the students contributed to the city’s cultural richness. My thoughts are with those affected by this decision. Dreadful. bbc.in/47roVFF

Music and modern languages courses suspended at University of Nottingham In a statement the institution also says it is

Well this is awful news: tinyurl.com/yr65mjkx
'All modern language and music courses are being suspended for new students at the University of Nottingham.'

Nottingham friends: please be assured that we will join you in protesting against this decision in the strongest possible terms. Solidarity.

Heartbroken to share the news that recruitment to Undergraduate Music courses at the University of Nottingham has been suspended.
Please do contact us on protectuonmusic@gmail.com if you would like to support us.

It's On!, by Electric Gumbo 9 track album

Vinyl and CD here: sharplittlebones.bandcamp.com/album/its-on

Two and a half years in the making, I'm excited to finally share the Electric Gumbo album. Nine original pieces performed by 19 incredible musicians. I'm very proud of it and look forward to receiving all your BandCamp orders for 180g red vinyl or gatefold CD! electricgumbo.hearnow.com/its-on

Russian Ark - almost 100 minutes uncut

There’s also a very long single take scene in Cuarón’s Gravity

And the 8m traffic jam in Jean Luc Godard’s Le Weekend is wonderful, of course!

Making people happy through music is the best. Quartet Con Alma at The Crypt, Camberwell, 21st Feb, 2025

Just popped round to my neighbour’s for checking the test pressings of the Electric Gumbo record - sounds beautiful

Checking test pressings for the new Electric Gumbo LP

Stage set for Sharp Little Bones at Rock City

Such an honour for me to be playing original music on the same bill as these UK musical royalty legends!

Happy snow day (pic from Wollaton Park, Nottingham)

Hello Blue Sky. A picture of my favourite tree to kick things off….