“We are delighted to have secured this relationship both for the short and long term. The obvious short term advantages are of resources such as state of the art recording studios, rehearsal rooms and technical support, but the long term is even more promising with the possibility of introducing modules in Indian classical music within degree courses” – said Hardial Rai of zerOclassikal.

Andrew Smith, manager at Brunel’s arts space – Antonin Artaud Theatre added “Brunel sits in strong catchment of south Asian artist community, so the fit is perfect to grow audiences in this area”.

The artist association was announced on the day of zerOclassikal’s first performance there – of Mithila Sarma’s One and Inner Voice by Kobini Ananth and Yarlinie Thanabalasingham.