by caro | Feb 14, 2020 | Uncategorised
A round up of what we have been up to with new art, events and workshops We have now almost completed our “Electric Storm 50” project and have worked with so many creative folk who have been consistently inspired by the work of Delia Derbyshire and her...
by caro | Sep 17, 2019 | Uncategorised
Delia Derbyshire Day 2019 honours the 50th anniversary of “An Electric Storm” by White Noise. This seminal album is cited as the first electronic pop album in the UK, released on Island Records with Chris Blackwell’s personal support. Delia Derbyshire was a key...
by caro | Aug 5, 2019 | Uncategorised
DD Day 2019 “Electric Storm 50” – introducing our commissioned artists Delia Derbyshire Day is about looking back at the work and working methods of pioneers like Delia but also about now and looking forward. So we are thrilled to introduce you to...
by caro | Apr 9, 2019 | DD Day 2019, DD Day event Manchester
We are excited to announce a new creative project “Electric Storm 50”. This will honour the 50th anniversary of “An Electric Storm” by White Noise. Delia Derbyshire was a key figure in the White Noise trio and described by fellow band member David Vorhaus as his...
by caro | Oct 11, 2018 | DD Day 2018, More DD events
For our DD Day celebrations this year, we will be experimenting with an online edition of our almost annual event. This will be on our newly established approximate DD day date of 23 November which is the date the first episode of Dr Who beamed Delia’s...
by caro | Feb 7, 2018 | DD Day 2017, DD Day HLF project, DD inspired education work, The Deliaphonic Soundbank
“The game was a really great way to learn about her pioneering work and her methodology, especially through being so simple in its design.” “It’s amazing!” “So cool !!!” “This is fun – have a go!” “We had such a great day. We learned a lot and had...
by caro | Jan 15, 2018 | DD Day HLF project, DD inspired education work
We are most pleased to report another major activity of our Heritage Lottery Fund supported “Delia Derbyshire 80th birthday electronic music heritage project” is completed and was a success. We were looking forward to designing and delivering a more...
by caro | Dec 7, 2017 | DD Day 2017, DD Day HLF project, More DD events
Delia Derbyshire and the Cumbrian Connection As part of our Heritage Lottery Fund supported electronic music heritage project running through 2017, Delia Derbyshire Day wanted to shine a light on the time Delia Derbsyhire spent in Cumbria in the 1970s after leaving...
by caro | Nov 1, 2017 | DD Day HLF project, More DD events
The next public event as part of our exciting Heritage Lottery Fund supported electronic music heritage project will be on Tuesday 5 December 2017. The free event will take place at Anthony Burgess Foundation, Cambridge Street, Manchester from 6-9pm. This is a...
by caro | Jul 17, 2017 | DD Day 2017, DD Day event info, DD Day event Manchester
In what would have been Delia’s 80th birthday year, we held a special DD Day 2017 cultural heritage event at Band on the Wall, Manchester, UK. Thanks to everyone who came along, took part in and supported the day, we hope it was memorable for you too. Our daytime...
