WALK CLUB is a collective exploration of the distinctive and ever-changing sounds of our surroundings — an invitation to deepen our connection to place. On each artist-curated soundwalk route, be guided through listening activities and creative reflection that turn our attention to the sonic environments around us.

Sunday 27 September, 4.30pm
ft. Roman MC

where // Orleigh Park, West End
meeting point // near the Hill End Terrace playground

For this month’s walk, we return to Orleigh Park in West End to experience it during a different time of day and year. We will be guided by Roman MC, a freestyle MC, storyteller and front man for local favourites BULLHORN and Life On Earth. We will ground ourselves by the river before walking along the park to visit the site of a sonic phenomenon that is one of Roman’s favourite rituals in Brisbane. Expect to hear the sound of light traffic from the road, evening exercisers, a sunset chorus of birds and insects, and the lapping of the river at low tide.

Route and Accessibility

Meet at 4:30pm in Orleigh Park, West End, near the Hill End Terrace playground with the SWAY FUN accessible swing. There is street parking along the length of the park and on surrounding streets. Orleigh Park is serviced by the 60, 192 and 199 buses, and the CityCat Ferry.

We will be walking for about 2.5km over 60 minutes, with several stops along the way and activities at the beginning and end. The route includes gentle slopes and uneven ground along well-maintained grassy/off-path areas. The sun will have set by the conclusion of the walk.

What To Bring

Wear comfortable close toed shoes, please bring plenty of water, sunscreen and a hat, and maybe a snack.

If you’re like, bring a field-recording device (like a ZOOM), a notebook or sketch pad, or any other creative listening/reflecting tools you would like!

What Is A Soundwalk?

A soundwalk is a walk with a focus on listening to the environment. Canadian composer, radio artist and sound ecologist Hildergard Westerkamp defines a soundwalk as “... any excursion whose main purpose is listening to the environment. It is exposing our ears to every sound around us no matter where we are.”

This term was first widely used in the 1970s in Vancouver by Westerkamp and other members of the World Soundscape Project, but we recognise that many similar practices exist, including First Nations practices of walking Country and listening to Country (eg. dadirri). Soundwalks offer a way for us to re-engage with our surroundings, and can foster a sense of community and belonging, as well as inspire and generate material for art-making.

Tickets

Participation is FREE, but please make sure you register, as places on each walk are limited.

Dots+Loops is an artist-led non-profit organisation, and is able to run this program thanks to the support of our community of patrons, supporters and audiences. If it is within your means, please consider making a donation. You can make a tax-deductible donation through the Australian Cultural Fund: https://www.dotsandloops.com.au/donate/australianculturalfund

Acknowledgement of Country

Dots+Loops WALK CLUB takes place on Jagera and Turrbal land. We respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Owners and pay our pay respects to Elders past and present. First Nations communities have been creating and sharing music, art and culture here for thousands of generations, and we recognise the important ongoing contributions they make to our music and arts scenes. This always was, and always will be, Aboriginal land.

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Dots+Loops is an artist-led non-profit organisation which is able to run thanks to the support of our community of patrons, supporters and audiences. We are so very grateful to the many generous individuals that have made donations to Dots+Loops, your support makes creating diverse, inclusive and accessible adventurous art possible for our community. You can make a tax-deductible donation through the Australian Cultural Fund.

Dots+Loops WALK CLUB is supported by Creative Sparks — the Creative Sparks Grant Program is an initiative of Brisbane City Council in partnership with the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.

Dots+Loops is supported by the Australian Cultural Fund and our partner Cre8tive Nations.

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