~exchange is a new bi-monthly forum curated by composer-flautist Gavin Osborn, in collaboration with some of Manchester’s most exciting composers, performers & ensembles.  ~exchange brings together composers & performers to exchange ideas, collaborate, workshop & perform. With 5 themed editions through the year, ~exchange explores every facet of making new music through discussion, collaboration, calls for work, workshops, performances & more. Edition 1 focuses on open-form: graphics, text & open notation all feature, including works by Pauline Oliveros, Larry Goves, Nina Whiteman, Rachel Graff, Cornelius Cardew, Matthew Shlomowitz and Betteridge/Thompson-Bell. Workshops run from 3pm, performances from 6.45pm. attendance is free & open to the public. Details of the call for works for Edition 2 (extended techniques) will be posted in early September. For more information about how to take part, and to book, visit the ~exchange website.