Part of the OCM (Oxford Contemporary Music) Editions Of You exhibition, currently running at Oxford’s O3 Gallery, is a series of ‘Live Thursday’ live music events. These have been set up to showcase some of the musicians involved with DIY artistry and self-released music. They’ll be happening each Thursday evening, from 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm, during the exhibition’s lifespan – 26 March-24 April inclusive – amongst the exhibits at the O3 Gallery. Details as follows, kindly supplied by, and hence nicked from, an OCM press release:

31 March
A night of talks by artists, ‘zine makers and labels including Michal William (co-founder of Spazoom and Local Kid record labels) who will be talking about his life and adventures in the cultural underground, and how the three small words, Do It Yourself, changed the course of his life in every way, from creativity and politics to work and relationships. There will also be talks from Sian Wynne (editor of Riot on the Rocks), Lisa Busby (founder of Editions of You), and Jack Clothier (co-founder of Oxford’s Alcopop Records). Bringing the night to a close will be Alcopop artist, My First Tooth.

7 April
The Bumblebees, Jelas and label DJs from Local Kid records bring a taste of Bristol to Oxford for the evening.

14 April
Reading DIY arts collective Double Dot Dash curate a night of bands from the Reading DIY scene

21 April
This release party will see the long-time-coming full length album from Sleeps in Oysters finally get launched, as well as two brand new releases, which Editions of You has funded. To celebrate their new DVD launch we will be showing a series of audio-visual work by the two-piece Details. And all the way from Manchester comes Ion Ghost to headline the night with his unique brand of messed-up electronica and officially release his new EP. All three releases will be available to buy for the first time on the night.

Nice stuff, huh? Find out more about Editions Of You at the OCM website.

Some good news in general for OCM is related to today’s announcements covering Arts Council England funding from next year. OCM have received an increase in their funding which represents, in real terms, 16.5% more money over the next three years. They’ve already proved their value in creating and curating all manner of interesting events – from Music From The Genome at Diamond Light Source to Plaid and the Southbank Gamelan Players – and it’s great to know that this activity will continue and grow.