Cultures of Sound
Cultures of Sound was the School of Arts & Humanities contribution to Kirklees Year of Music, and alongside the rich programme of public cultural activity which you can find out about below, a series of academic essays were commissioned to explore sound from a diverse range of research perspectives.
The Cultures of Sound book features these essays interspersed with reflections on the live activities, and photographic documentation. Designed by A.N.D Studio, this publication acts as a document and celebration of the research and creative practices that constitute the School of Art & Humanities, and the communities of Kirklees.
Click here to access the book for free online
Browse through the projects that took place each month during 2023 via the links below
February
The programme began with artists' film and live scoring...
March
Continuing with workshops, performances, and collaboration with local art and music organisations...
April
Explore the research interests and creative practices of our academics in the Bath House Galleries...
May
Discover the outcomes of workshops around textiles, voice, field recording and more in community exhibitions and interactive installations...
June
As we wind up the academic year, events celebrating the creative practices of our academics span genres and styles...
July
Guest events in collaboration with research centres during the summer holidays...
August
Partnering with our friends at HCMF// and Dai Hall on installations...
September
Exhibitions and events explore postcolonial perspectives and migrant ecologies through music, material investigations & performance...
October
Cutting edge research presentations and creative collaborations across poetry, music, film and movement...
November
Culminating with immersive and participatory audio-visual installations showcasing research and creative practices across the School of Arts & Humanities...