The Family Soundwalk at Union Terrace Gardens in Aberdeen offers participants an interactive experience of urban sound exploration. Beginning at the William Wallace Statue, attendees are guided through the gardens while actively listening to the ambient sounds of the city environment. The event encourages participants to reimagine these everyday noises, transforming them into elements of musical creativity. Organized by soundfestival in collaboration with the Get Creative Orchestra, this soundwalk blends artistic practice with a deeper awareness of the city’s acoustic landscape. The format promotes attentive wandering and communal engagement with the subtle soundscape of central Aberdeen, fostering a unique sensory appreciation of the urban park setting.
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