Call Out: UK-based Carnatic Composer & Arranger

South Asian Arts-UK (SAA-uk) is seeking a visionary UK-based Carnatic classical musician to compose, arrange, and perform with a trio-to-quartet ensemble, collaborating with award-winning filmmaker Jason Ramasami on a groundbreaking new project.

Jason's short animated film is deeply rooted in South Asian heritage, and SAA-uk will present its world premiere with a newly composed Carnatic score performed live at our Winter Solstice celebration at Seven Arts, Leeds – 21st December 2025.

Who we're looking for:

A skilled UK-based Carnatic composer/arranger with a flair for collaboration and creativity.
Experience working with ensembles and cross-disciplinary projects.
An ability to capture emotion, nuance, and cultural authenticity through music.
Availability to attend curation sessions, workshops, rehearsals, and recordings (Oct–Dec 2025).

What you'll do:

Collaborate with Jason and SAA-uk's Raaga Live ensemble to create and arrange a powerful score.
Take part in rehearsals, production, and recording sessions.
Perform at the world premiere alongside live musicians.
How to Apply:

Send an email to himanshu@saa-uk.org with the subject line:
“Carnatic Composer & Arranger Application – [Your Name]”
Include:

A short bio and examples of your work (links to recordings, performances, or compositions).
A short note on why this project excites you.

📅 Deadline: 25 September 2025

✨ This is a rare opportunity to shape a pioneering cross-arts collaboration, blending the timeless beauty of Carnatic music with the evocative world of animation.

* Funded by Arts Council England through ‘Sahara' - SAA-uk Supporting Artists Scheme.

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