Steve Martland live in North Adams

Experience Steve Martland live on July 31st

Steve Martland’s work will be presented at Mass MoCA in North Adams, Massachusetts on July 31, 2026. Martland is a British composer known for his minimalist, post-minimalist style frequently incorporating repetitive structures and driving rhythms. His compositions often feature large ensembles and explore the interplay between acoustic instruments and electronic elements, drawing influences from both classical and popular music traditions. He gained prominence in the 1980s with pieces like *Desert Island Discs* and *Circus*, becoming a significant figure in the new music scene.

Mass MoCA (Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art) is one of the largest centers for contemporary visual and performing arts in the United States. Housed within a complex of renovated 19th-century factory buildings – formerly the Sprague Electric Company – it opened to the public in 1999. The museum’s expansive galleries showcase large-scale installations, sculpture, photography, and performance art. A key characteristic of Mass MoCA is its commitment to presenting work that is challenging, experimental, and often site-specific, utilizing the unique industrial architecture as an integral part of the artistic experience.