In Place of War

13/08/2026

Our next board member spotlight is new member Rebecca Rees ✨

Rebecca Rees is founder of Digital Dissect and an Audience Strategist for the International Marketing team at Universal Music Group UK, Rebecca brings a wealth of experience in music, marketing and digital culture to the our Global Music Advisory Board.

Specialising in fandom growth, audience development and data-led campaigns, she has also worked across community, streaming and commercial strategy at Parlophone and Warner Records on global artist campaigns.

With now more than 60 members, the GAB is a collective of engaged, enthusiastic, compassionate individuals working in the music industry who support and guide In Place of War’s work.

We’re delighted Rebecca is joining the GAB! Find out more about her and see the full list of our 60+ members here: https://www.inplaceofwar.net/global-music-advisory-board

10/08/2026

05/08/2026

Introducing Sonic Frontlines, a new project by In Place of War and EarthSonic exploring the connections between war, climate, and biodiversity loss.

Conflicts, wars, and structural violence in their many forms leave deep scars not only on communities but also on the ecosystems they depend on.

From deforestation and contaminated water sources to the poisoning of soil and air, the environmental toll of war is often overlooked.

We are launching a call-out for sound submissions for Sonic Frontlines for areas affected by conflict or structural violence, which will be turned into a sound collection by EarthSonic Archives.

Musicians from or connected to affected regions will then be invited to create new works using the submitted sounds.

The resulting compositions will be shared through an album on the EarthSonic record label and online platforms.

By capturing and repurposing the sonic traces of this damage, the project repositions listening as a political and emotional act.

This project is in partnership with Wonder Cabinet, Beirut & Beyond International Music Festival, Likikiri Collective, Space of Urgency, Turba تُرْبَة and Sound Matters.

Deadline to submit: 31 August 2026

Full details on how to submit here: https://www.inplaceofwar.net/projects/sonic-frontlines

24/07/2026

We’re celebrating and spotlighting the incredible people that make up our board 🎉 Today’s spotlight is on a new member of our Artist Advisory Board BISHI ✨

BISHI works at the intersection of sound, heritage and innovation. She has released three albums and several EP’s via her label Gryphon Records and is founder WITCiH (Women In Technology Creative Industries Hub), a platform elevating women, trans and non-binary creative practitioners in tech.

The AAB is a collective of experienced musicians who support and guide In Place of War’s work.

We’re delighted Bishi is joining the board! Find out more about the AAB and see all of our members here: https://www.inplaceofwar.net/artist-advisory-board

16/07/2026

Join us as our EarthSonic Residency Project Intern! A fantastic opportunity to gain project management experience on a fully-funded trip to Iceland for our first Music x Nature Residency.

Full details below 👇

Want to get hands on project management experience and a fully-funded trip to Iceland? Join us as our new EarthSonic Residency Project Intern!

EarthSonic is staging the first edition of its Music x Nature Residency in Iceland 18–25 January 2027, bringing internationally respected artists, scientists, and storytellers together on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula to record the sounds of nature and translate them into new music.

We are looking for a Project Intern to support the Project Lead in delivering the residency. This is a hands-on coordination role spanning the full planning cycle: you will help manage logistics, bookings, partner liaison, and communications across the build-up to the event and on through delivery.

This is an incredible opportunity for someone wanting real responsibility on a high-profile international arts and climate project. Plus, as part of this role, you will embark on a fully-funded trip to Iceland to work on the residency itself — with travel, accommodation, and subsistence for the week fully covered.

Deadline to apply is Tuesday 11 August, 5pm (BST).

Please read the application pack in full before applying:https://www.earthsonic.org/s/EarthSonic-Residency-Intern.pdf

08/07/2026

You can now download our Make Art Not War e-book from the In Place of War shop!

Written by In Place of War's Ruth Daniel, Teresa Ó Brádaigh Bean and Shereen Perera, Make Art Not War is a bold, urgent reminder that art has always been one of humanity's most powerful tools for change.

In a polarised, post-truth world, these stories of radical creative resilience offer something rare: real proof that a better future is possible.

From a female rapper in Zimbabwe to Palestinian painters, from media ninjas in Brazil to peacemaking rappers on Rikers Island, USA - this book captures 40 extraordinary stories of artists and organisers using creativity to transform communities in conflict.

"An inspiring book... at this moment in time, there may be no message more important than this." - Brian Eno

Just £2.99 - with all proceeds going directly towards supporting our work: https://in-place-of-war.backstreetmerch.com/products/make-art-not-war-agents-of-change

18/06/2026

In April this year, we welcomed 18 new members to our board 🎉 We’re spotlighting our incredible new members - and this month it’s Vikram Gudi ✨

Vikram Gudi is a music business executive with a 17-year career who combines industry expertise with social purpose. He is the co-founder of Split Music, founder of Elephant Music and founder of the groundbreaking charity Lila, which is committed to empowering South Asians in the UK music industry.

Vikram is also an advisor at the Center for Music Ecosystems, leveraging his expertise to help shape a more inclusive global music ecosystem.

The GAB is a collective of engaged, enthusiastic, compassionate individuals working in the music industry who support and guide In Place of War’s work.

We’re delighted Vikram is joining the board! Find out more about his work, the GAB and see the full list of our 40+ members here:
https://www.inplaceofwar.net/global-music-advisory-board

16/06/2026

Rithika Pandey's Bone-Dance and the Impossible Sound imagines the body as a vessel for sound, created in dialogue with experimental musician Matthew Herbert.

Music Shaped, our new collection of limited edition prints.

All proceeds from Music Shaped sales go towards supporting In Place of War’s work - using creativity to create change and empower communities impacted by conflict, climate change and social injustice.

Shop the print: https://bit.ly/444Vk2g