Assembly Residency
A returning residency programme for artists working in music and sound whose practices are interested in experimentation and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
The 2025 edition of the residency has been shaped through mentorship from artists Beatrice Dillon and Elaine Mitchener. Daniel Oduntan, Raheel Khan, and Seyi Adelekun have been selected via an open call to develop a new live work to be presented at Assembly, the Studios' bi-annual series of experimental music and performance, returning in Spring 2026.
What’s Included in the Residency
- Free, dedicated, shared studio space at Somerset House.
- £3,000.00 project budget (including artist fee).
- Mentorship programme from Beatrice Dillion & Elaine Mitchener
- Production support, including access to on-site recording studio and rehearsal spaces.
- A bespoke Artist Development Programme featuring critical discussions and listening sessions.
- Dedicated time with a sound engineer.
- Editorial advice through sessions with The Wire magazine.
- Access to the artist community-based at Somerset House Studios, with opportunities for networking, social events, and peer support.
Support from the Somerset House Studios team to help develop and realise the projects.