Events at The Nest
Monday Hangouts
YWMP sessions open to women, trans and non-binary people aged 14 to 25. We meet weekly to share music with each other, discuss artists we love and their stories, write and play music together, learn and share music skills, playlist together, have guests, eat and hold space for each other.
Team Drum
Team Drum sessions are open to 18+ women, trans and non-binary people. The sessions are free but RSVP is essential.
Starling Sessions
Starling Sessions - run by OCM and Tandem Collective, a global folk orchestra exploring traditional music from around the world. Each week a different member of the group brings a song/tune to share with everyone.
Safer Spaces Volunteer Training
We’re looking for people to join our Safer Spaces Volunteer Team at the Nest!
The Friday Feeling Club
Take all those feelings from your week and bring them to The Friday Feeling Club at The Nest. No feeling left behind.
Share a song, share a set, share a feeling...
Sign up to our Show & Tell to perform at this next Friday Feeling Club.
Monday Hangouts
YWMP sessions open to women, trans and non-binary people aged 14 to 25. We meet weekly to share music with each other, discuss artists we love and their stories, write and play music together, learn and share music skills, playlist together, have guests, eat and hold space for each other.
Team Drum
Team Drum sessions are open to 18+ women, trans and non-binary people. The sessions are free but RSVP is essential.
Starling Sessions
Starling Sessions - run by OCM and Tandem Collective, a global folk orchestra exploring traditional music from around the world. Each week a different member of the group brings a song/tune to share with everyone.
Solidarity Film Night - The Struggle Continues
Presented by: Oxford International Brigade Memorial Committee
Monday Hangouts
YWMP sessions open to women, trans and non-binary people aged 14 to 25. We meet weekly to share music with each other, discuss artists we love and their stories, write and play music together, learn and share music skills, playlist together, have guests, eat and hold space for each other.
Team Drum
Team Drum sessions are open to 18+ women, trans and non-binary people. The sessions are free but RSVP is essential.
Starling Sessions
Starling Sessions - run by OCM and Tandem Collective, a global folk orchestra exploring traditional music from around the world. Each week a different member of the group brings a song/tune to share with everyone.
Sound Engineering Course
We are excited to announce that our sound engineering course is returning from October 2026! You will learn from Ky Acab to mix live sound to ensure clear, balanced audio for both audience and the artists.
Monday Hangouts
YWMP sessions open to women, trans and non-binary people aged 14 to 25. We meet weekly to share music with each other, discuss artists we love and their stories, write and play music together, learn and share music skills, playlist together, have guests, eat and hold space for each other.
Team Drum
Team Drum sessions are open to 18+ women, trans and non-binary people. The sessions are free but RSVP is essential.
Starling Sessions
Starling Sessions - run by OCM and Tandem Collective, a global folk orchestra exploring traditional music from around the world. Each week a different member of the group brings a song/tune to share with everyone.
Sound Engineering Course
We are excited to announce that our sound engineering course is returning from October 2026! You will learn from Ky Acab to mix live sound to ensure clear, balanced audio for both audience and the artists.
Monday Hangouts
YWMP sessions open to women, trans and non-binary people aged 14 to 25. We meet weekly to share music with each other, discuss artists we love and their stories, write and play music together, learn and share music skills, playlist together, have guests, eat and hold space for each other.
Team Drum
Team Drum sessions are open to 18+ women, trans and non-binary people. The sessions are free but RSVP is essential.
Safer Spaces Volunteer Training
We’re looking for people to join our Safer Spaces Volunteer Team at the Nest!
Starling Sessions
Starling Sessions - run by OCM and Tandem Collective, a global folk orchestra exploring traditional music from around the world. Each week a different member of the group brings a song/tune to share with everyone.
Sound Engineering Course
We are excited to announce that our sound engineering course is returning from October 2026! You will learn from Ky Acab to mix live sound to ensure clear, balanced audio for both audience and the artists.
Monday Hangouts
YWMP sessions open to women, trans and non-binary people aged 14 to 25. We meet weekly to share music with each other, discuss artists we love and their stories, write and play music together, learn and share music skills, playlist together, have guests, eat and hold space for each other.
Team Drum
Team Drum sessions are open to 18+ women, trans and non-binary people. The sessions are free but RSVP is essential.
Starling Sessions
Starling Sessions - run by OCM and Tandem Collective, a global folk orchestra exploring traditional music from around the world. Each week a different member of the group brings a song/tune to share with everyone.
Sound Engineering Course
We are excited to announce that our sound engineering course is returning from October 2026! You will learn from Ky Acab to mix live sound to ensure clear, balanced audio for both audience and the artists.
Monday Hangouts
YWMP sessions open to women, trans and non-binary people aged 14 to 25. We meet weekly to share music with each other, discuss artists we love and their stories, write and play music together, learn and share music skills, playlist together, have guests, eat and hold space for each other.
Team Drum
Team Drum sessions are open to 18+ women, trans and non-binary people. The sessions are free but RSVP is essential.
Starling Sessions
Starling Sessions - run by OCM and Tandem Collective, a global folk orchestra exploring traditional music from around the world. Each week a different member of the group brings a song/tune to share with everyone.
Sound Engineering Course
We are excited to announce that our sound engineering course is returning from October 2026! You will learn from Ky Acab to mix live sound to ensure clear, balanced audio for both audience and the artists.
YWMP Safer Spaces Conference 2026
This free conference brings together anyone interested in creating more inclusive, welcoming and accountable spaces in music.
Monday Hangouts
YWMP sessions open to women, trans and non-binary people aged 14 to 25. We meet weekly to share music with each other, discuss artists we love and their stories, write and play music together, learn and share music skills, playlist together, have guests, eat and hold space for each other.
Team Drum
Team Drum sessions are open to 18+ women, trans and non-binary people. The sessions are free but RSVP is essential.
Starling Sessions
Starling Sessions - run by OCM and Tandem Collective, a global folk orchestra exploring traditional music from around the world. Each week a different member of the group brings a song/tune to share with everyone.
Sound Engineering Course
We are excited to announce that our sound engineering course is returning from October 2026! You will learn from Ky Acab to mix live sound to ensure clear, balanced audio for both audience and the artists.
Monday Hangouts
YWMP sessions open to women, trans and non-binary people aged 14 to 25. We meet weekly to share music with each other, discuss artists we love and their stories, write and play music together, learn and share music skills, playlist together, have guests, eat and hold space for each other.
Team Drum
Team Drum sessions are open to 18+ women, trans and non-binary people. The sessions are free but RSVP is essential.
Safer Spaces Volunteer Training
We’re looking for people to join our Safer Spaces Volunteer Team at the Nest!
Starling Sessions
Starling Sessions - run by OCM and Tandem Collective, a global folk orchestra exploring traditional music from around the world. Each week a different member of the group brings a song/tune to share with everyone.
Monday Hangouts
YWMP sessions open to women, trans and non-binary people aged 14 to 25. We meet weekly to share music with each other, discuss artists we love and their stories, write and play music together, learn and share music skills, playlist together, have guests, eat and hold space for each other.
Starling Sessions
Starling Sessions - run by OCM and Tandem Collective, a global folk orchestra exploring traditional music from around the world. Each week a different member of the group brings a song/tune to share with everyone.
Monday Hangouts
YWMP sessions open to women, trans and non-binary people aged 14 to 25. We meet weekly to share music with each other, discuss artists we love and their stories, write and play music together, learn and share music skills, playlist together, have guests, eat and hold space for each other.
Starling Sessions
Starling Sessions - run by OCM and Tandem Collective, a global folk orchestra exploring traditional music from around the world. Each week a different member of the group brings a song/tune to share with everyone.
Monday Hangouts
YWMP sessions open to women, trans and non-binary people aged 14 to 25. We meet weekly to share music with each other, discuss artists we love and their stories, write and play music together, learn and share music skills, playlist together, have guests, eat and hold space for each other.
Starling Sessions
Starling Sessions - run by OCM and Tandem Collective, a global folk orchestra exploring traditional music from around the world. Each week a different member of the group brings a song/tune to share with everyone.
Monday Hangouts
YWMP sessions open to women, trans and non-binary people aged 14 to 25. We meet weekly to share music with each other, discuss artists we love and their stories, write and play music together, learn and share music skills, playlist together, have guests, eat and hold space for each other.
Starling Sessions
Starling Sessions - run by OCM and Tandem Collective, a global folk orchestra exploring traditional music from around the world. Each week a different member of the group brings a song/tune to share with everyone.
Team Drum
Team Drum sessions are open to 18+ women, trans and non-binary people. The sessions are free but RSVP is essential.
Monday Hangouts
YWMP sessions open to women, trans and non-binary people aged 14 to 25. We meet weekly to share music with each other, discuss artists we love and their stories, write and play music together, learn and share music skills, playlist together, have guests, eat and hold space for each other.
Divine Schism presents: The Space Lady
Transcendentally beautiful, The Space Lady’s music is returning to Earth.
Big Scary Monsters - Celebrating 25 Years!
Oxford based independent record label Big Scary Monsters turns 25 years old, and to celebrate they are putting on show with friends at Divine Schism!
Intersectional Uprising: Oxford Women’s March
Oxford Women’s March run by Intersectional Uprising Oxford starting in Bonn Square (meet at 6pm, depart at 6.30pm), heading to the Nest from around 7pm, where there will be a social gathering and a chance to hear speeches.
GRRRLFEST: THE FINALE open mic!
grrrlfest is an inclusive punk-feminist arts weekend for freaks and weirdos. art, music and a safe space!
GRRRLFEST: communitea party potluck! + alter ego zine making workshop!
grrrlfest is an inclusive punk-feminist arts weekend for freaks and weirdos. art, music and a safe space!
GRRRLFEST: KARAOKE NITE!
grrrlfest is an inclusive punk-feminist arts weekend for freaks and weirdos. art, music and a safe space!
GRRRLFEST: FREE human made art market!
grrrlfest is an inclusive punk-feminist arts weekend for freaks and weirdos. art, music and a safe space!
GRRRLFEST: Freak Show
grrrlfest is an inclusive punk-feminist arts weekend for freaks and weirdos. art, music and a safe space!
GRRRLFEST: Badge Making workshop
grrrlfest is an inclusive punk-feminist arts weekend for freaks and weirdos. art, music and a safe space!
Rest Practices For Exhausted Futures
For those feeling tired within the work they do
A three-part series of somatic rest sessions for slow movement, nervous system regulation and collective repair
Monday Hangouts
YWMP sessions open to women, trans and non-binary people aged 14 to 25. We meet weekly to share music with each other, discuss artists we love and their stories, write and play music together, learn and share music skills, playlist together, have guests, eat and hold space for each other.
Monday Hangouts
YWMP sessions open to women, trans and non-binary people aged 14 to 25. We meet weekly to share music with each other, discuss artists we love and their stories, write and play music together, learn and share music skills, playlist together, have guests, eat and hold space for each other.
RAGFEST 2: No Ragrets - The Cowley Rag's Fundraiser
The Cowley Rag’s fundraiser is back for another legendary night of music and art-making, this time at The Nest; come to craft, dance and celebrate the bad art that makes our community so special.
Rest Practices For Exhausted Futures
For those feeling tired within the work they do
A three-part series of somatic rest sessions for slow movement, nervous system regulation and collective repair
Monday Hangouts
YWMP sessions open to women, trans and non-binary people aged 14 to 25. We meet weekly to share music with each other, discuss artists we love and their stories, write and play music together, learn and share music skills, playlist together, have guests, eat and hold space for each other.
Songs of Hope and Resilience!
Join us for a moving and uplifting day of harmony singing in community! We'll sing songs that connect us to each other in these challenging times, and remind us that we can choose to feel and speak our truth.
Coral Herencia: LA VOZ DEL BOSQUE/VOICE OF THE FOREST
Join Coral Herencia, Peruvian indigenous leader and musician for a unique musical and ceremonial evening as part of her international tour “La Voz del Bosque”, a journey to support the protection of the native forests and waters of Palguín, in southern Chile.
The forest is speaking. It’s time to listen.
Rest Practices For Exhausted Futures
For those feeling tired within the work they do
A three-part series of somatic rest sessions for slow movement, nervous system regulation and collective repair
Starling Sessions
Starling Sessions - run by OCM and Tandem Collective, a global folk orchestra exploring traditional music from around the world. Each week a different member of the group brings a song/tune to share with everyone.
Monday Hangouts
YWMP sessions open to women, trans and non-binary people aged 14 to 25. We meet weekly to share music with each other, discuss artists we love and their stories, write and play music together, learn and share music skills, playlist together, have guests, eat and hold space for each other.
Portals to Home - Live from the Nest
Live music from Zahra Haji Fath Ali Tehrani featuring Auclair, Ayse Roza, Diana Chester, Ky Acab & Lane J. Portals to Home will share a new collaboration and performance exploring portals to home through waterways.
It's About Bloody Time for a DIY Pride Pre-Party
Oxford DIY pride pre-party and fundraiser by Sapphic Bison to raise funds to hold in-person blood testing day for trans and nonbinary people in Oxford to check their hormone levels.
Starling Sessions
Starling Sessions - run by OCM and Tandem Collective, a global folk orchestra exploring traditional music from around the world. Each week a different member of the group brings a song/tune to share with everyone.
Monday Hangouts
YWMP sessions open to women, trans and non-binary people aged 14 to 25. We meet weekly to share music with each other, discuss artists we love and their stories, write and play music together, learn and share music skills, playlist together, have guests, eat and hold space for each other.