current status
Update 05.08.2025
This project and work is not progressing due to a lack of interest and numbers. It may re-appear or may not.
Date 16.09.2024
Currently, the Liverpool Blank Canvas Project aims to create an ensemble of eight or more people who meet regularly to play free ensemble improvisation, to create something new in a musical sense owned by those present. The ensemble has the working title Ensemble 50:50 Liverpool. This ensemble welcomes musicians; please refer to the specific web article for this project.
Ensemble 50:50 Liverpool
This ensemble is the current focus and primary aim for this organisation.
An introduction is available at the following link. LINK
Its activities, and those of related ensembles can be found at this newsfeed: LINK
Visiting Artists
The Liverpool Blank Canvas project does not currently (16.09.2024) host the presentation of visiting artists and ensembles that play free ensemble improvisations. It has in the past and will in the future. The change will come when the organisation has achieved its primary aim: to create an ensemble of eight or more that meets regularly to play free ensemble music/improvisations.
Visiting Artists - offer
Visiting artists and musicians, usually on tour in the UK, can participate in the Liverpool: Blank Canvas sessions as a member of the ensemble; you should find this to be a positive and rewarding experience. If this description matches your situation, please contact Phil Morton, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
TEXT - Original Phil Morton, then changed by Alexa Ai
History
Launched in 2011 by The Frakture Concerts Team (FCT) on behalf of Frakture.org. Following the downsizing, and break up of Frakture in 2014 Blank Canvas is now a stand alone format. there was a break in Blank Canvas activities during 2018, In 2017 the project was relaunched by Phil Morton The events follow a bi-monthly schedule plus special events.
Groups who have appeared at Blank Canvas
leopard In my Bedroom, Johny Hunter Qtet, Deep Clutter, Simpson | Harrison Duo, Stuckometer,
[d]-FEKT, AMPHIBOLOUS, Graculus, id of Mobious, Graculus, Hanslip / Lash / marks, Alex Charles, goldilocks axe murder, Leopard in my Bedroom, Abigail Sanders Solo, Kipple, Jon Davies Solo, Aht-n, YALDABAOTH, Robert Curvingen & Katrin, Chris Cundy Solo, Gareth Bibby Solo, Mick Beck Trio, Splash Gig Nos 34, Roger Parry Memorial Event, SJ & Bonehouse, Margrit Rieben, John Bisset video, Fraktal, Birchall and Marks, Fraktal, YMMV, Noise Research + Richard Knight , Htrio, Elephant in the room,
Artists so far and so good at Blank Canvas
Alex Charles, Alex Scott, Ash Steel, Charlie Collins, Chris Cundy, Chris Mcgugan, Dave Birchall, Dave Cunliffe, Derek Saw, Dom Lash, Gareth Bibby, Hervé Perez, Ian Simpson, James Adolpho, John Bisset, John Bradburn, John Jasnoch, John Pearson, Johnny Hunter, Joincey, Jon Davies, karl Sveinsonn, Katrin Bethge, Keith Jafrate, Margrit Rieben, Mark Hanslip, Mark Jones, Matt Wand, Mick Beck, Neil Packer 1/2, Pascal Nichols, Pete Jones, Phil Hargreaves, Phil Lucking, Phil Marks, Phil Morton, ricardo pignol, Richard harding, Richard Knight, Robert Curgenven, Robert Harrison, Rodrigo Constanzo, Shaun Blezzard, Simon Jones, Simon Mack, Simon Prince, Simon Rose, Steve Lewis, Yashashwi Sharma.
management style praxis:blank canvas
Current curaters, Phil Morton & Robin Hartwell
Previous team members, Adam Webster, Simon Jones. Mark Jones, Mark hanslip
email:
twitter: https://twitter.com/YBlankCanvas
Facebook page : https://www.facebook.com/Blank-Canvas-307160576130121/ - currently not active
Archives: under construction.
Want a gig, here is the form - This project is currently not booking visiting artists.
Join the team
Liverpool Blank Canvas Project requires a team to handle the work. The work involves;
- To help build the ensemble so we achieve our primary aim.
- To help with the basic housework involved in delivering an event in the public domain.
- Maintaining the website and its digital presence to promote free ensemble improvisation in the Liverpool area
- The role is voluntary and unpaid, and the number of hours required can range from 1 hour per month to a lifetime commitment. If you're passionate about this subject and the work involved, or if you want to learn new skills, please feel free to get in touch with me.
email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.