About

Collective31 is a contemporary music and arts collective that put on a range of artistic events, from music concerts to art exhibitions, around the UK. They showcase new and exciting work from some of the country’s most promising emerging artists. From music and dance, to lighting design and sculpting, Collective31 brings together an array of different arts to create original and inspiring events.

​Collective31 was founded in 2015 by artistic directors Naomi Wright and Catherine Underhill. With a focus on new work, Collective31 aims to make todays contemporary art accessible to everyone through artistic collaboration, original ideas and high quality work.

"Collective31's event was uplifting and joyous whilst making me think differently about a piece I thought I knew so well”

- Handel's Messiah: Re-imagined

The Team

NAOMI WRIGHT

Artistic Director

Naomi founded Collective31 in 2015. She is a violinist and composer who is passionate about the creation and performance of new, contemporary music and art. She studied at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, gaining an MMus in music performance, and the University of Manchester, gaining a BMus in music.

CATHERINE UNDERHILL

Artistic Co-Director

Catherine is a freelance woodwind musician and music educator, specialising on the Oboe and Cor Anglais as well as doubling on the Saxophone and Clarinet. She has a first-class honours degree in Music from the University of Southampton. Catherine is also a classically trained dancer, teaching and performing in a number of styles.

ELIZABETH DITMANSON

Artistic Co-Director

Elizabeth is a composer and sound artist with masters degree in composition from the University of Manchester. Her music explores a wide range of styles and forms, encompassing instrumental, electroacoustic, and vocal works. She has written for ensembles across Europe, including Trio Atem, L'Imaginaire Ensemble, Psppha, and Quator Danel.