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Noise Art Radio

Use electronic techniques, find weird glitches and make your own instrument as we celebrate the spontaneous art of circuit bending.

1-4pm on Saturday 1 February 2025 in Birdwood House Gallery, Totnes, Devon

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3-hour workshop for adults and accompanied children aged 10+

Join us for a DIY workshop, hacking everyday objects and children’s toys to create surprising sounds and a live group improvisation.

Bring your unwanted children's toys or chose from our selection.

Participants are invited to play their creations live on air at Soundart Radio on Sunday 2nd Feb. Suitable for beginners.

There are low cost and fully funded places available. This is part of Everybody Counts funded by Multiply and Skills for Life.

This workshop will be led by artists ERFling and man_e_faces.

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ERFling and man_e_faces

ERFling and man_e_faces are two sound explorers who bring their passion for modular synthesis and circuit bending to life through this hands-on workshop. Both hosts of a radio show on Soundart Radio, they share their love for exploring unconventional soundscapes and pushing the boundaries of electronic music. With a deep interest in synthesis and noise experimentation, ERFling and man_e_faces guide participants in the art of circuit bending, teaching how to transform everyday electronics into unique sonic instruments. This workshop is an extension of their ongoing exploration of sound and their commitment to cultivating a community of creative, boundary-pushing audio explorers.

The Festival Experience

The First Spark festival offers a rich series of events with creative workshops, radio experiments and community engagement activities. The festival is supported by Multiply and Skills for Life. It's the perfect opportunity for us to connect with people who love art and creativity with a curiosity to learn new skills.

This year we are thrilled to be stepping into Birdwood House in the heart of Totnes on Saturday 1st February to run a day of workshops in DIY musical instrument making, meditations on silence, and singing. We will be going out into the Civic Square to meet local community members through a Street Survey led by volunteers and programme makers to ask residents how often they listen to Soundart Radio on FM.

On Sunday 2 February, Soundart Radio hosts a free First Spark Radio Theatre Day on the Dartington Hall Estate. 

Our new studio in Higher Close that we moved to in 2024 is a haven for music, craft, costumes, and playful performances. We have a beautiful dance floor, stage and DJ booth now built. The bar will be serving drinks and offering free lunch. Come dive into this artistic journey, shake off the winter blues, and embrace the vibrant energy of spring.

Don’t miss out on this inclusive, transformative experience—it's an opportunity to unveil your creative potential and perhaps even spark a new radio show.

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