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Simon Paterson
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Bassist, Composer, Associate Professor of Music Technology at University of Nottingham. Views my own.
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I have signed a joint letter with Nottinghamshire MPs to the University of Nottingham to ask them to reconsider proposed course suspensions and potential closures and to engage in meaningful consultation with staff and unions.
November 24, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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Richard Morrison has reported on the suspension of our Music courses in yesterday’s The Times. Please keep sharing the petition www.change.org/p/stop-the-s.... @thetimes.com @adlington.bsky.social @royalmusical.bsky.social @nottinghampost.co.uk @nottinghamlive.bsky.social
November 15, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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In the relatively short time I taught in the music department, I could see how much the students contributed to the city’s cultural richness. My thoughts are with those affected by this decision. Dreadful. bbc.in/47roVFF
Music and modern languages courses suspended at University of Nottingham
In a statement the institution also says it is
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November 7, 2025 at 6:11 AM
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Well this is awful news: tinyurl.com/yr65mjkx
'All modern language and music courses are being suspended for new students at the University of Nottingham.'

Nottingham friends: please be assured that we will join you in protesting against this decision in the strongest possible terms. Solidarity.
Music and modern languages courses suspended at University of Nottingham
In a statement the institution also says it is
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November 6, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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Heartbroken to share the news that recruitment to Undergraduate Music courses at the University of Nottingham has been suspended.
Please do contact us on protectuonmusic@gmail.com if you would like to support us.
November 6, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Two and a half years in the making, I'm excited to finally share the Electric Gumbo album. Nine original pieces performed by 19 incredible musicians. I'm very proud of it and look forward to receiving all your BandCamp orders for 180g red vinyl or gatefold CD! electricgumbo.hearnow.com/its-on
It's On!
Experience the electrifying debut of Electric Gumbo, a funky super-group who blend the freshest jazz, funk, and electronic vibes into a soulful stew of infectious grooves, captivating melodies, and ir...
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April 4, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Making people happy through music is the best. Quartet Con Alma at The Crypt, Camberwell, 21st Feb, 2025
February 26, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Just popped round to my neighbour’s for checking the test pressings of the Electric Gumbo record - sounds beautiful
February 20, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Checking test pressings for the new Electric Gumbo LP
February 18, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Stage set for Sharp Little Bones at Rock City
December 8, 2024 at 10:56 AM
Such an honour for me to be playing original music on the same bill as these UK musical royalty legends!
December 1, 2024 at 10:15 AM
Happy snow day (pic from Wollaton Park, Nottingham)
November 19, 2024 at 10:37 AM
Hello Blue Sky. A picture of my favourite tree to kick things off….
November 18, 2024 at 2:21 PM