Kelli Dipple

To whom it may concern,

I am writing in support of The London Musician’s Collective (LMC) and the continued support of their activities by the Arts Council.

The LMC have been one of the most instrumental organisations working in support of experimental and new music in London for many years. There work has met with an extraordinary wide range of practitioners and audiences, across a range of platforms including major public events as well as extended activities such as the establishment of Resonance FM. The LMC is a brand and a legacy, who’s impact can not be underestimated. Working with both young and established artists, the group’s long-term presence in the UK new music scene has provided advice and support, as well as commissioning and presentation opportunities for many composers and musicians. They work with a range of venues across London producing events through which audiences are able to experience music from the UK and beyond.

Their ongoing networking, information sharing, collaboration and co-production activities are to be commended. A significant loss of infrastructure and core funding will no doubt have short, medium and long-term affects on not only the LMC’s operations but also their associates. Without the LMC, I believe London will see less new music events; less dialogue between composers, musicians and audiences and fewer international acts that cater to specialist interests not as suited to the larger London venues.

Careful consideration should be given to the wider impacts and instrumental influences that the LMC’s work has and will have on an extended network of creative artists, producers, promoters, venues and audiences.


Kind Regards


Kelli Dipple
Curator, Intermedia Art
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