Biography

Tayla-Leigh Payne is a Welsh composer and sound artist based in London. Her work spans contemporary classical music and sonic art, with a practice that explores the intersection of acoustic and electronic sound. She has collaborated with leading orchestras, ensembles, and artists across a range of concert, installation, and interdisciplinary contexts. Tayla studied composition at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama and the Guildhall School of Music & Drama.

Photography: Two Cats in the Yard Photography

Upcoming Events

Thu, 3 Oct

Paul Mealor Prize Premiere

Tribeca, New York
TIME - TBC

Mon, 31 Aug

Presteigne Festival

St. Mary’s Magdalene, Bleddfa
TIME - 11:30AM

Sun, 1 Mar

NCO Premiere assocciation

Bolton Boys School, Manchester
TIME - 4PM

Thu, 25 Jun

Orpheus Sinfonia

St George’s, Hanover Square
TIME - 7PM

Press

Shall It Be Said… has its World Premiere at the Presteigne Festival, performed by the Erda Ensemble.

(Photographer: Anjulie Chen - Presteigene Festival)

(Photography: PRXLUDES Magazine)

Ty Cerdd announce their 6 composers for CoDI Composers Studio!

This will be in association with UPROAR Ensemble, Lynne Plowman and Richard Baker.

(Photographer: Ty Cerdd)

Picture This makes its Queen Elizabeth Hall debut with the London Philharmonic Orchestra.

Where to Begin?

Polarity premieres at Bangor Music Festival, performed by the Canolfan Gerdd William Mathias Ensemble.

Featuring works by emerging composers Tayla-Leigh Payne, Niamh O’Donnell, Zach Reading and Gwydion Rhys

Get in touch.

If you are interested in commissioning Tayla-Leigh Payne for any projects or if you wish to hire scores and parts of her works, please contact her below.