Together and Apart
Birdsong Soul Song was part of an exhibition ‘Together and Apart’ at the former Market Hall, Union Street, Wakefield WF1 3AE (10-20 June 2021) Link to website
Author Archives: Ali
IYO YO YO! OOOOH AAAAAAAH!
IYO YO YO! OOOOH AAAAAAAH! These are the only words to describe our great workshop [Zoom singing workshop for Chechelele World Music Choir from York] with fab workshop leader and singing teacher Ali Bullivent last night! Judging by the messages Continue reading IYO YO YO! OOOOH AAAAAAAH!
Hull Freedom Chorus – Christmas 2020
Singers from the Freedom Chorus are coming together again in the virtual world for a Christmas offering A specially written new song ‘Light of a Guiding Star’ is a song for Christmas 2020. It references the star from the original Continue reading Hull Freedom Chorus – Christmas 2020
Filey Folk Festival
5 May 2018: Two gigs today with Jane Muller, at Filey Folk Festival, singing new songs about the sea, fishermen and bicycles. Thanks everyone for great feedback and support!
Ali Sings on BBC York and North East TV
On 5 April 2018, Ali was interviewed, and sang live, on BBC York and then later on North East TV. BikeAbout Filey: Pictured with Jericho from BBC Radio York, is Bryden Simpson, Ali Bullivent, Julie Hay. As Tour de Yorkshire Continue reading Ali Sings on BBC York and North East TV
Therapeutic Drumming
Thanks for the invitation to run a therapeutic drum session with 35 people living with Parkinson’s and their supporters today in Wrenthorpe. Hugely positive feedback and there will be more… (28 March 2018)
Long Division Festival 2018 commission
As part of our “Manifesto For A New Wakefield” project, we are proud to be commissioning Ali Bullivent to create a brand new project “Landed”. A spoken word, song and music soundscape inspired by stories, experiences and expectations of people Continue reading Long Division Festival 2018 commission
PRS Composers Residency
‘Women in Music’ residency coming up! Honoured to have been invited to be part of PRS Foundation New Music Biennial Composer Residency in Hull next month. Looking forward to it very much!
Songwriting Project for Hull City Arts
Hull is still buzzing and well into the next creative follow up phase after City Of Culture 2017. Delighted to be running an exciting songwriting project for Hull City Arts with Paula Ryan. We will be performing at the ‘Coolture Continue reading Songwriting Project for Hull City Arts
Thin Seam for National Mining Museum
Today was spent recording my commissioned work ‘The Thin Seam’ for the National Mining Museum England. Looking forward to completing, the 15 minute piece is based on the short story, ‘The Thin Seam’ by Sid Chaplin.