The Opera House Next Door (2017). Credit: Brian Slater

Vision

We want a community rooted in new music encounters - more connected, healthier and creative. Our vision is that everyone enjoys the social benefits of experiencing new, experimental music.

Mission

To help people be more connected, healthier and creative through new, experimental music activity in Kent and Sussex.

Company Directors

Kevin Grist

Credit: Rikard Österlund

Kevin is an experienced producer, musician, workshop leader and arts fundraiser from Brighton. Entering the industry in 2002, he has previously worked at Arts Council England and with many arts organisations such as AudioActive, Glyndebourne Opera and Musical Futures. Kevin has a BA (Hons) in Music Production and a teaching qualification - both from the University of Brighton, and graduated at the National Arts Fundraising School. Kevin also sits on the Board of Directors for Sound Sense.

Janet Moore

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Janet has a background as a creative business manager, vocational teacher and craft-maker from Medway.  Janet has previously managed Bijoux fashion boutiques, run her own craft website and helped set up and managed Hawk's Community Cafe, Brighton. Additionally, Janet teaches Visual Merchandising at The Learning Shop, Bluewater; has a degree in Tourism and Management from the University of Kent; and holds professional teaching and bookkeeping qualifications.