William Black live in Manchester

Experience William Black live on July 9th

William Black will perform at the International Anthony Burgess Foundation in Manchester on July 9th, 2026. Black is a British composer and musician whose work blends ambient, electronic, and classical elements, often incorporating field recordings and exploring themes of memory, landscape, and liminal spaces. His compositions frequently feature processed instrumentation alongside piano and synthesizers, creating textured and evocative soundscapes. He has released albums on labels such as Penultimate Press and Room40.

The International Anthony Burgess Foundation is an independent arts organisation based in the former home of author Anthony Burgess – best known for *A Clockwork Orange*. Established in 2003, the Foundation aims to promote Burgess’s legacy as a writer, composer, and translator while fostering creativity in contemporary arts. The building itself holds significance as Burgess lived and worked there for over a decade during the 1960s and 70s. It functions as a research centre with a substantial archive of Burgess's work, alongside hosting events including concerts, exhibitions, lectures, and workshops that align with his artistic interests – particularly those relating to music, language and social issues. The Foundation actively supports emerging artists through residencies and collaborative projects.