Selective Hearing: Rites & Rituals

Amici Studio
7pm-10pm, 
Tickets £8 or £6 concessions. 

An evening of communal listening and sonic meditation - showcasing sounds from early radio to new works by sound artists and audio makers pushing the boundaries of sonic storytelling. We delve into the XMTR archive and beyond to present a collection of audio around the theme of Rites and Rituals to celebrate the summer solstice - curated and hosted by sound artist and musician Isobel Anderson and XMTR curator and audio producer Lucia Scazzocchio. 

The evening will begin with a guided listening meditation, gently opening our ears to the sounds of the shared space and grounding us in the works selected from the XMTR collection. Following the listening session, we'll gather for a curiosity-led discussion to reflect on the pieces we've experienced together and explore the thoughts, feelings and questions they evoke.

Isobel Anderson is a sound artist, composer and facilitator whose work explores listening, voice and the poetics of place. Holding a PhD in Sonic Arts, she works across installation, performance and composition, and an interest in creating inclusive spaces that bring people together through sound. Her work has been presented internationally, including at V&A East Storehouse and Fotografia Europea, inviting audiences into deeper encounters with sound, place and one another.

Lucia is an award winning audio producer and founder of Social Broadcasts - where audio making meets community engagement and participatory art practice. She is also the founder and curator of xmtr.fm a portal for ‘arthouse audio’ and the annual XMTR Audio Arts Festival is St Leonards on Sea.