Julian Broughton

Julian Broughton is an Associate Professor in Music at the University of Sussex, affiliated with the Faculty of Media, Arts and Humanities. He convenes the BA in Creativity and the Arts and leads interdisciplinary projects such as the annual 'Sounding the Site' series, integrating literature, performance, and site-specific art. His work bridges classical traditions with experimental practices, emphasizing collaboration between music and text.

Education: Studied composition with Robin Holloway, Robert Saxton, and David Matthews, alongside piano studies with Philip Mead and John York. His compositional style reflects influences from both academic rigor and avant-garde experimentation.

Research interests focus on text-music fusion, orchestration, and community-based arts initiatives. Key projects include the Sounding the Site festivals (2009-2011), the ensemble Pedlar's Dream, and commissions such as the Symphony in E (2010) and the song cycle Rain at Midnight (2011). Recent works explore intermediality and environmental themes.

Performance highlights include collaborations with Horsham Symphony Orchestra, University of Sussex Symphony Orchestra, and Holy Trinity Church, London. His works often blend canonical and contemporary texts, as seen in settings of poetry by Keats, Shelley, and modern writers like Paul Matthews.

Grants and funding: Multiple commissions from cultural institutions, including East Sussex County Council and the Music Society of University College London. Active in curating events like 'Green Week' and 'Ark!', promoting interdisciplinary arts education.

Labs/Teams: Founder of Pedlar's Dream ensemble; core member of the Centre for Creativity and Experiment (CCE) at Sussex, driving innovative arts collaborations.