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Due to the pandemic, the 2020 and 2021 editions of Sound Walk September started off on shaky footings, but, with extra experience, a supportive Advisory Board, financial support from multiple partners, and contributions from all over the world, SWS20 and SWS21 were a resounding success. Now, it’s time for a new edition.

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Who is deciding on the shortlist?

The shortlist is decided on by the online jury, who score submissions against a set of weighted criteria. The highest scoring submissions make it to the shortlist.

Help was had

We were very happy to work with Goldsmiths University and Goodsted, through which we have participated in project placements for students. This year, we have the pleasure of working with Michael Woldemariam.

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SWS Winners’ circle

We meet the winners and honourable mentions of the SWS22 Awards. They discuss their work and process, and tell us what inspired them.

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Afloat on the sea of sound there are seven ghost slave ships

Located audio sound artists Ralph Hoyte and Phill Phelps launch their latest located audio sound art work “Colston’s Last Journey” in its international iteration at this evening’s Cafe event, where they join to discuss making sound art about slavery.

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Footloose #7 Helen Mort and Lydia Kennaway

Conceived and hosted by our Writer-in-Residence, poet Lydia Kennaway, this is the seventh and final instalment of ‘Footloose’, a monthly online event using the subject of walking as a way to explore our inner landscapes.

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Sound Walk Stories Sunday: ‘Write About Walking’ showcase

Hosted by poet and broadcaster, Jake Morris-Campbell, the Write About Walking showcase event introduces the shortlisted authors of the walk · listen · create / Sound Walk September writing competition, and includes readings of their poetry and prose.

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Unheard frequencies

Travel beyond our auditory field and hear how the ever evolving partnership between walking and field recording form the foundation of Cecilia Tyrrell’s practise.

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Walking Sideways – 10 years from, 10 years on

Video recording of an event discussing the future of Walking Art events and the impact of the Sideways 2012 nomadic art festival.

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Global sound walking

In the framework of the Walking Encounters in Catalonia two duos of artists participated with remote audio walks, in the wake of the pandemic.

Walking Art and Relational Geographies (2022)
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Black Joy is a Stride: How movement moves the message

It is my, Chris Omni, honor to invite you to an international conversation about Black Joy. Before we dive in, let me lay the foundation and answer the question – What is Black Joy?

Walking Art and Relational Geographies (2022)
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Walking Within – landscape, words and music

Video recording of a walk · listen · cafe with Helen Ottaway and Ralph Hoyte on Walking Within.

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From SWS21: Winner’s Circle

At the start of Sound Walk September 2022, we talk with last year’s winners, discuss their work, and what they’ve been up to in the last year.

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SWS Winners’ circle

2023-09-05 18:00
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We meet the winners of the SWS22 Awards. They discuss their work and process, and tell us what inspired them.

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Announcing the winners of the SWS Awards 2022

We're happy and proud to announce the winner and runners-up of the Sound Walk September 2022 Awards.

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Ghosthunter N16

Becoming Ghostbuster No 5, and going for the hunt.

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A guerrilla soundwalk in Edinburgh

Uncovering the complex layers of the port of Edinburgh.

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To capture, reproduce, and deconstruct

Touching the liminal space between geographical marvel and the subtle signs of a tragic history, hidden within the landscape.

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For when you’re stuck in a time loop

Stuck in a time loop, this soundwalk needs you to put the universe back on track.

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A story of arrival and belonging

Creating a new folk tale and a tribute to a truly welcoming city.

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Walking together into a better future 

Building awareness for a more planet- and people-friendly Tayport.

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Of stone and water

Both a historical and imaginative reconstruction of a hill in Ingleborough.

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Exploring new symphonic realities in an inter-galactic soundwalk in 3D audio

On building an immersive, interactive, app-based 3D soundwalk.

V.O.N.A.R.

Vocal Orientation And Navigation Through development and practice of Driftsinging.

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