Dots+Loops WALK CLUB #7

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 8 November, 6.30pm
ft. Rani Tesiram

where // Wynnum/Manly Esplanade, Wynnum & Manly
meeting point // Wynnum Aqua Park, 137 Wynnum Esplanade, Wynnum

This edition of Walk Club ventures on Quandamooka country to explore the Wynnum/Manly foreshore, guided by Wiradjuri/Fijian-Indian researcher and creative Rani Tesiram. They spent a lot of time along the Esplanade as a teenager and during periods of creativity, and we are invited to experience this little pocket at the end of our river city with attention to their perspective as a Deaf and disabled person. Expect to hear the sound of birds hopping around the foreshore or over the ocean, the sound of water lapping at the rocks with the incoming tide, possibly the rush of wind around us, and cars and trains in the distance.

Route and Accessibility

Meet at 6:30pm at the Wynnum Whale Park (also known as Wynnum Aqua Park). The park is serviced by buses 220, 221 and 225, is roughly 10 minutes walk from Wynnum Central train station, and there is both an onsite car park and parking along the esplanade.

We will be walking for about 2.5km over 45 minutes, with a few stops along the way. The route stays primarily along well-maintained paths, with options to explore off-path park areas. The walk takes place during sunset and twilight, with street and park lighting providing a low level lighting.

What To Bring

Wear comfortable close toed shoes, a water bottle, 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 Quandamooka country. 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.