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Audible Forces – Oxford Contemporary Music
Aeolian Harp and Aeolian Percussion by Max Eastley: Max Eastley’s towering structures are a variation on the classic Aeolian Harp, which was an important influence on Romantic writers and connoisseurs.

Projects – Oxford Contemporary Music
BŴM! was a pathway for four early-career artists (or four early-career ensembles/groups) in making outdoor music and sound that responds to themes of climate crisis, from 2023-2025. It was a partnership between Tŷ Cerdd, Oxford Contemporary Music and Articulture and will support artists to develop practical and creative skills and to learn about embedding climate responsive work […]

News – Oxford Contemporary Music
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About OCM – Oxford Contemporary Music
OCM is a unique producer and charity that works to develop and present the highest quality and most innovative new music and sound-based live events, to engage diverse local and national audiences with our work, and to deepen understanding and appreciation of musical cultures from within the UK and worldwide. Our raison d’être is to bring music, artists and audiences together in ways that ...

PRX.LIVE – Oxford Contemporary Music
Dynamic ensemble Standard Issue perform genre-defying music by cutting-edge early-career composers, alongside live interviews from PRXLUDES hosts and a new commission by rising star Millicent B James. Part live gig, part conversation, part social gathering. Following their sold-out launch party in London, contemporary music magazine PRXLUDES brings their winning combination of music and ...

Shirley Smart + James Arben – Oxford Contemporary Music
Free improvisation with an exceptional cello and wind duo, drawing on jazz, Middle Eastern music, as well as classical music. Shirley Smart – cello James Arben – tenor sax, bass clarinet, flute James and Shirley met whilst working with Ethiopian vibes master Mulatu Astatke, and quickly discovered a shared interest in the possibilities of free improvisation that drew on their common ...

Learning – Oxford Contemporary Music
OCM delivers an inclusive and diverse learning programme of music education projects aimed at opening access to informal music making for children, young people and members of the community across Oxfordshire. We do this in a number of ways, mainly by providing them with opportunities to take part in events and workshops in schools and in the community. Below are some case studies from ...

Masal [postponed] – Oxford Contemporary Music
OCM and Wood HQ are sorry to announce that we are postponing our Masal and Lunatraktors gigs, on 3rd May and 25th June respectively, due to unforeseen circumstances – beyond our secret pop-up venue’s control – meaning that we can’t guarantee that the venue will be ready in time.All present ticket holders will get a refund, but we remain excited to present these shows at a later date ...

St Barnabas Church - Oxford Contemporary Music
St Barnabas Church is in Jericho, about a 15-minute walk from the centre of Oxford. The Oxford Canal runs behind the church, and the railway station is 7 minutes away, along the towpath. The tall, Venetian bell-tower is visible from various corners of the city. Once you are on Cardigan Street, you can’t miss it… Address: St Barnabas Street, Oxford, OX2 6BG Bike parking: Bike racks are ...

Ashmolean Live Friday: Supersonic – Oxford Contemporary Music
OCM takes over the Ashomlean, Oxford's iconic Museum of Art and Archaeology, for the evening. Our Supersonic artworks are created by artists supported through the BOOM development programme for music and sound creators passionate about making work in unconventional spaces and outdoors. The LiveFriday SUPERSONIC programme will include aural installations, musical furniture, instrumental ...

Dining & Culinary Highlights in Salina

Ristorante Mamma Santina
Traditional family-run establishment set on a picturesque terrace, celebrated for fresh seafood and authentic home-style Aeolian recipes.

Featured Foods: Signature herb-infused pasta (pasta alle erbe), grilled swordfish, and garden-grown seasonal vegetable antipasti.

Capofaro Locanda & Malvasia Restaurant
A resort dining destination nestled among Malvasia vineyards, blending gourmet Mediterranean cooking with estate-grown produce.

Featured Foods: Seafood crudo, house-made ancient grain breads, local caper preparations, and estate Malvasia dessert wine.

La Locanda del Postino
Charming dining space offering seaside garden views and traditional regional cuisine focused on raw quality ingredients.

Featured Foods: Fresh catch of the day, seasonal Mediterranean vegetables, and Sicilian wines by the glass.

Paperò al Glicine
Casual, scenic spot in Rinella near the black sand beach, famous across the island for authentic Sicilian granita.

Featured Foods: Ricotta granita with brioche, mulberry slush, lemon granita, and coffee slush with cream.

Explore Salina: Map & Highlights

Interactive Island Map of Salina, Sicily

📍 Pollara Beach & Cliffs
Dramatic volcanic amphitheater and cove famous for sunset views and its starring role in the film Il Postino.

📍 Malfa Village
A charming north-coast village surrounded by Malvasia vineyards, boutique wineries, and whitewashed houses.

📍 Santa Marina Salina
The primary port town featuring a lively main street lined with boutique shops, cafes, and historic 18th-century churches.

📍 Lingua Salt Lagoon & Lighthouse
Home to the ancient Roman salt pan, a scenic coastal lighthouse, and renowned seaside granita shops.

📍 Rinella Black Sand Beach
A picturesque southern fishing village featuring a natural black sand bay and underwater volcanic fumaroles nearby.

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Culture & Traditions of Salina

Festa di San Lorenzo (Malfa): An annual August celebration honoring Malfa's patron saint with seaside processions, traditional music, and fireworks over the water.

Sagra del Cappero (Festival of the Caper): Held every June in Pollara, celebrating Salina's world-famous salted capers with local culinary tastings, folk dances, and cultural events.

Malvasia D.O.C. Winemaking: A centuries-old viticultural heritage of drying sweet Malvasia grapes on straw mats (passito) along terraced volcanic hillsides.

Festa della Madonna del Terzito: A deeply spiritual pilgrimage to the Sanctuary in Valdichiesa, drawing islanders across Salina to celebrate the island's protector.

Traditional Maritime Gastronomy: Culinary customs centered around fresh seafood, pane cunzato (seasoned island bread), and locally harvested wild herbs passed down through generations.

History of Salina

4th Millennium BCE (Neolithic Era): Early human settlements emerged, driven by the island's fertile volcanic soil and fresh water springs, which made Salina an agricultural hub compared to neighboring islands.

4th–3rd Century BCE (Hellenistic Period): Greeks settled near Santa Marina, establishing agricultural trade and utilizing the island’s natural salt pan (*salina*) at Lingua, which gave the island its modern name.

1st Century BCE – 4th Century CE (Roman Era): Salina flourished under Roman rule as a commercial center for sea salt production, Malvasia wine manufacturing, and maritime trade routes in the Tyrrhenian Sea.

1560s (Arab Pirate Raids & Depopulation): Frequent devastation by Ottoman corsairs, including Barbarossa, temporarily forced inhabitants to abandon coastal villages for safer inland refuges like Valdichiesa.

1867 (Autonomy & Emigration Era): Salina separated administratively from Lipari. Soon after, the late 19th-century phylloxera epidemic devastated local vineyards, triggering mass emigration to Australia and the Americas.

2000 (UNESCO World Heritage Designation): Recognized alongside the other Aeolian Islands as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its unique volcanic landscape and cultural significance.

Archipelago Guide
All 7 Aeolian Islands

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1. Lipari Aeolian Castle citadel and Archaeological Museum showcasing deep ancient Mediterranean history.

2. Stromboli Nighttime volcano boat tours to view eruptions down the Sciara del Fuoco slope.

3. Salina Dramatic sunsets at Pollara cove, Malvasia wine tasting, and green twin peaks.

4. Vulcano Natural sulfur mud baths (Baia di Levante) and hiking to the summit of the Great Crater.

5. Panarea Cala Junco bay, prehistoric village remnants, and surrounding uninhabited islets.

6. Salina Prehistoric Capo Graziano, La Canna sea stack pinnacle, and Grotta del Bue Marino cave.

7. Alicudi Unspoiled island tranquility navigated exclusively via stone paths and pack mules.