It is said we are living in a ‘golden age of storytelling’, with the term used frequently by academics, journalism and documentary-makers alike. But might the quest for a “good story” risk undermining both good research and good journalism? This session will offer a series of short provocations on this theme, followed by break-away discussion […]
Audiophiles! Throughout September we’re collaborating with the wonderful Falling Tree Productions to bring you a month long line-up of events, audio installations and workshops in the Barbican. Listening to creative radio and podcasts is often considered a secondary activity – one you might do in motion, submerged in a hot bath or lying in bed […]
For this summer-special In The Dark [live] we’re bringing together two of our favourite radio writer-performers together in Bristol’s only Working Men’s Club turned anarchist art space, The Brunswick Club. John Osborne and Ross Sutherland will be performing together *for the first time*. Regulars to In The Dark Bristol will know how much we love […]
We hear our environment day to day- but how often are we really listening? Sound practitioner and researcher Panos Amelidis will discuss the importance of listening to, appreciating, utilising and conserving the sound that surrounds us. From the historic taxidermy stuffed Museum Room of the Bournemouth Natural Science Society, Panos will take us on […]
In the Island’s old police cells, under lock and key, we pay tribute to podcasting’s most popular topic. A communal, lights-out listening event celebrating the best in audio storytelling from around the world. Join us for an evening of crime and punishment, and a chance to explore this amazing space – original early 20th century […]
In The Dark and Falling Tree Productions are collaborating on a project to explore listening spaces for radio features and podcasts and how they’re designed. We’d like to hear your thoughts/experiences. With these questions we’d love to know – essentially – what is the relationship between your internal world, your physical body and the environment around […]