Free

Essential information

Type
Events and festivals
Location
Date and times Friday 17 July and 23 October 2026 | 1pm
Prices Free

Afternoon Frequencies is a live electronic music series at the Queen’s House, with performances taking place in the Great Hall on selected Fridays.

The programme explores experimental electronic music with performances ranging from modular and laptop-based work to acoustic and hybrid forms.

Upcoming sessions

DatePerformers
Friday 17 July 2026Brona Martin (Buchla Music Easel)
 
Friday 18 September 2026Synth Club (modular)
Friday 23 October 2026Lyle Perkins (sampler, modular)

Previous sessions

DatePerformers
Friday 24 April 2026Synth Club (modular)
Friday 23 January 2026Dominic Murcott (modular) and Alex Paxton (trombone) 

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