In 2024, World Class competitive drum and bugle corps Bluecoats announced the start of a two year creative partnership with Son Lux. The partnership includes the use of three Son Lux titles in the 2024 drum corps production, and new music composed by Son Lux, for use in Summer 2025.

“When I think about what is most exciting in experimental music and creative ideas today, Son Lux is one of the first voices that come to mind,” said Bluecoats Artistic Director Jon Vanderkolff. “Our entire team is thrilled to work with Ryan, Rafiq, and Ian. This partnership is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our young performers, and a really exciting creative collaboration for us all.”

Son Lux and the Bluecoats began collaborating in 2024 on that year’s production, with musicians beginning to learn music at the March Brass Camp and April Full Corps Rehearsal & Design Camp. The show, titled “Change Is Everything,” took home the corps second DCI World Championship Gold, where they received the highest final score in the history of their organization.