Martin Green
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Martin Green is an accordion player, writer, and broadcaster based in Midlothian. He is the artistic director of Lepus Arts, who produce music, theatre and radio. In 2019 he won the Ivor Novello Composers Award for Sound Art for his large-scale binaural installation Aeons along the River Tyne. He has made several programmes for BBC 4 looking at the social functions of music including rave culture, morris dancing and brass bands.
As a writer Martin has been commissioned by The National Theatre of Scotland, The Guardian and the National Theatre, London. Lepus’s co-production with National Theatre of Scotland of Martin’s 2025 play Keli involved 50 community musicians, played to thousands of people across Scotland, and received five-star reviews.
Cryptic’s Artist Residency Programme, delivered in partnership with Cove Park, offers musicians and digital artists dedicated time, space and professional support to focus on creative research and experimentation. The residency prioritises artistic development over final outcomes, enabling artists to take creative risks, explore new directions and deepen their practice. Alongside independent research and development, participants engage with peers, exchange ideas and benefit from shared learning in a supportive, collaborative environment. This opportunity is vital for both artists and Cryptic, playing a key role in nurturing the next generation of creative talent.
Since 2012, Cryptic has curated this annual residency at Cove Park, supporting the development of over 90 UK and international artists working across music, sound and multimedia practice.
In 2026, this programme is supported by Creative Scotland, Creative Compass Georgia, PRS Foundation, British Council’s Connections Through Culture Grants, the Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation, Arts Council Malta and In Fine with support of the City of Geneva.
