Summary
SOMA is a UK-based, artist-led company founded with a bold and transformative ethos: to make change and impact through radically inclusive, multisensory performance design. At the intersection of art, accessibility, and technology, SOMA reimagines what live performance can be when everyone is invited—not just accommodated. Our launch project, H.F.S. (Hear. Feel. See.), is a research and development initiative exploring immersive, multi-sensory musical environments that are equally meaningful for blind, deaf, neurodivergent, and disabled audiences, as well as the mainstream public.
SOMA exists to challenge industry norms and drive forward a new paradigm: performance that doesn't just include but centers diverse sensory realities.
Vision & Ethos
SOMA is more than a production house—it’s a movement. Our guiding values are:
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Inclusion from Inception: Accessibility isn't an afterthought; it's the foundation.
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Creative Justice: We champion fair pay, equity in access, and diverse creative leadership.
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Co-Creation: Community voices are central. We build with, not for.
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Empathy as Innovation: We use emerging technologies not for spectacle, but to foster understanding, presence, and connection.
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Impact Through Art: We seek to disrupt cultural and sensory exclusion, using art to generate dialogue, healing, and change.
Behaviours
The way we work is as important as what we create. At SOMA, we commit to fostering behaviours that reflect our deepest values:
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Respectful Collaboration: We honour every voice in the room, especially those historically excluded. Listening is foundational. We challenge without demeaning, and lead without dominating.
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Accommodating Practices: Our systems are flexible, trauma-informed, and adaptable to meet the needs of all participants. This includes communication styles, sensory preferences, pacing, and access requirements.
Inclusive Culture: Inclusion is lived, not labelled. We welcome difference in all forms and strive to create an environment where everyone feels safe, seen, and empowered to contribute. Accessibility is baked into every decision—from design to delivery.