Talks & Conferences
Sunday 29 January 2012
Sound and Music presents a half-day of discussions exploring career models in the world of modern composition. ***This event is now sold out but there may be returns on the door.***
19 - 22 November 2011
Sound and Music is a partner in the world premieres of major works by Richard Barrett and Zbigniew Karkowski at Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival.
Saturday 3 September 2011
An epic two-part event featuring an international cast of artists, critics and composers brought together in a celebration of the music and sound design of the horror film.
2-4 September 2011
Vision Sound Music is the UK’s first event of its kind, a three day festival celebrating the unique relationship between audio and visual cultures.
Tuesday 25 October 2011
Listen & Talk is like a book group for contemporary music. You do some advance listening and come along to discuss it over a drink. Our next event is on the Pixies, introduced by Jennifer Walshe.
A series of national symposia and associated research projects to explore and develop creative solutions for delivering composition in schools
Friday 24 - Sunday 26 February 2012
Sound and Music and The Wire present the UK's only literary festival exploring music criticism and contemporary audio culture, taking place on the seaside town of Whitstable, 24 - 26 February 2012.
Thursday 18 – Sunday 21 November 2010
A celebration of contemporary and experimental Arabic music and Middle Eastern sonic culture.
Friday 22 – Sunday 24 October, 2010
A packed weekend of performances, films and discussions exploring the work of the legendary Los Angeles Free Music Society (LAFMS) and their huge influence on the worldwide explosion of DIY culture
May 2010
12 interviews with leading practitioners discuss the impact and consequences of digital technology on audiences and their creation and consumption of music
Saturday 29 May – Sunday 5 September 2010
Chris Watson extraordinary sound installation that immerses visitors to Kew Gardens’ Palm House in the dawn and dusk choruses of the Central and South American rainforests.
Thursday 15 April - Monday 31 May 2010
One of the world's leading sound artists presents a major public installation at Somerset House exploring the hidden sound worlds of the River Thames.
Sunday 21 February – Sunday 28 February 2010
SAM partnered with Arika to deliver a week of investigation workshops in the lead up to Kill Your Timid Notion 2010 festival.
Friday 25 - Tuesday 29 September 2009
In 2009 Expo landed in Leeds to take over venues and public spaces across the city, showcasing leading artists and fresh newcomers in sound based art and performance