What is Open Sound, Music & Research (OSMR) CIC?

OSMR CIC is a community interest company supporting creative research, music, performance, and cultural education.

We develop projects that explore sound as a social, artistic, and collaborative practice, bringing together musicians, researchers, artists, and local communities. Our work includes workshops, performances, recordings, public events, and experimental approaches to music-making across traditional and contemporary forms.

Based in the UK, OSMR aims to create accessible opportunities for participation, learning, and cultural exchange while supporting new ideas in sound and artistic practice. We believe music can build connection, encourage curiosity, and open new spaces for creativity, dialogue, and shared experience.

Find out more via Our Purpose page.

Our Services

Open Sound, Music & Research CIC offers services for individuals, start-ups, educational institutions, artists, and researchers, including community education, community events management, folk and music workshops, podcast and sound-editing training, and research consultation.

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Our Projects
OSMR CIC develops projects that connect heritage, participation, research, and contemporary creative practice. Our current work includes The Green Man Archive, documenting and exploring vernacular culture and local histories; The (In)Equal Temperament Project, investigating tuning systems, listening practices, and experimental approaches to music; and the Romford Ceilidh Band, which brings traditional social dance music into community and public settings.

Find out more via Our Projects page.