our mission:
through the noise began in the first lockdown of 2020, when many were despairing for classical music.
Despite everything, we noticed some encouraging signs: classical streaming rocketed, especially amongst young people; BBC Radio 3 ratings were up; and live streams from orchestras and opera houses were drawing huge audiences. Classical music, against the odds, was reaching more people, in new and diverse ways.
We decided that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of rebuilding our industry to be more positive, inclusive and outward-looking.
There’s a lot to be positive about already. The best musicians in the world play in London every day, often in innovative and accessible formats and venues, and tickets are cheap (if you know where to look).
But very few people are aware of what’s on offer, and many assume live classical music is not for them. Even once you have decided to go to a concert, it’s easy to have a bad experience. Not all concerts are for everyone: it takes time, knowledge and research to work out what you’ll enjoy.
through the noise works to solve this by doing two things:
things to go to. We connect audiences to the best live music, clearly explain what concerts are going to be like, and find affordable tickets.
noisenights. We produce events that embody our vision for the future of live classical music.
We believe that, if we do these two things successfully, we can build a positive future for live classical music.
the team:
Jack Crozier began his professional career in the performing arts whilst undertaking a degree in music at the University of Nottingham, where he administered Nottingham Lakeside Arts’ new and classical music series, alongside work with Sinfonia Viva.
Since graduating he has branched out into the world of commercial theatre, managing and marketing an international production company’s performances on the West End and at fringe festivals around the world.
Jack Bazalgette is a conductor, singer, and animateur based in Hackney. He has worked as chorusmaster with the Prague Symphony Orchestra, conducts the Malcolm Street Orchestra, and was Senior Conductor of the Cambridge University Symphony Orchestra.
Jack has been artistic director for concert tours of the UK and Germany, is Associate Director of Tiffin Boys’ Choir and, in lockdown, has developed music programmes for mental health and music education charities.
support us
Your donation means that we can keep our events guide independently curated, produce our noisenights series, and continue our mindmusic programme which promotes mental health and wellbeing in our local communities.
