Helena Gough is a Birmingham-based sound artist. Her work involves the collection and manipulation of ‘real- world’ sound-material and the exploration of its abstract properties. Each new sound-piece is created by taking everything possible from the tiniest element – working to create something from nearly nothing. Her live sets are intended for dark spaces and involve recombining and improvising with her sound-materials in order to create a unique environment for each new performance. Initially trained in violin and composition at the Royal Academy of Music, Junior Academy, Helena went on to complete a BMus at Birmingham University. She is now a regular live (laptop) performer, working under her own name for solo improvisations and also in frequent collaboration with Lee Patterson and Benedict Drew. She is a member of Migrant and Photon Hex – ensembles which include regulars Nicholas Bullen and Simon Mabbott (ex Napalm Death/Black Galaxy). Numerous other collaborative projects are currently underway.