Active Access. Workshop by Ben Lunn

14 April 2026, 11:30 - Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music

Active Access: Opening Music-Making Through Technology. Workshop led by composer Ben Lunn (Scotland)

The master class will take place on April 14 from 11:30 - 13:00 at the Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music, Kr.Barona Street 1, room 231. Admission is free, the workshop is open to anyone interested.

The rapid evolution of digital technology has transformed access to music-making, creating new possibilities for artists who have historically been excluded. In Active Access, composer Ben Lunn introduces audiences to the theoretical context behind accessible music technologies, explores a range of digital instruments developed in this field, and reflects on the future potential of inclusive creative practice. The workshop concludes by considering how composers can actively engage with and contribute to this expanding area of work.

Nordic Council of Ministers, through the Nordic Culture Point Culture and Art Programme as part of the New Music Exchange project.

New Music Exchange aims to enhance equity in contemporary music through a partnership between Share Music and Performing Arts, Drake Music Scotland, the Council of Nordic Composers and the Baltic Contemporary Music Network.

About Ben Lunn
“Ben Lunn puts his beloved birthplace Sunderland on the musical map” — Linton Stephens, BBC Radio 3

“His work extends the palette of sounds that can be brought into contemporary classical music, redefining both modern composition and concert-hall inclusion.” — Alan Morrison, Rhinegold.co.uk

Ben Lunn has forged a distinctive position within the contemporary music landscape. His work is deeply informed by the material world around him, drawing on his North-Eastern heritage, working-class upbringing, and lived experience of disability. Alongside his compositional practice, Lunn is widely recognised for his advocacy and collaborative work, creating innovative partnerships with musicians worldwide and developing inclusive concert experiences that expand who can participate in new music.