Making Waves Game Audio Festival
Description
Making Waves is a new Sydney showcase and social event celebrating the work of local games music composers and sound designers.
What Does the Event Involve?
Making Waves will showcase a hand-picked festival lineup of local games, played in hi fidelity music studios at Forbes St Studios. The game's composer or audio creative teams will be on-hand to provide live commentary as the game is being played, sharing some of their audio choices, challenges and learnings.
The event will also feature short workshop sessions and talks, plus space to grab a drink and food while meeting others. We'll end the day with a social mixer.
Who's Behind It?
Making Waves is being organised by a small volunteer committee who are part of Sydney Games Audio (join the Discord here!). The event forms part of Sydney Games Festival (check out the full lineup here).
Who is Making Waves for?
The event is for anyone who is interested in the role of sound in games, from musicians and composers through to games designers, engineers, or enthusiastic players. It’s a great way to learn from peers, build your network and get inspiration.
Making Waves is supported by Forbes St Studios, Sydney Games Audio, the Australian Guild of Sound Composers and APRA AMCOS.
Poster art was created by Niki Bañados https://www.nikibanados.com/
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FAQs
- What will Making Waves involve?
A hand-picked festival lineup of local games, playable in hi fidelity music studios. The game's composer or audio creative team will be on-hand to share some of their audio choices, challenges and learnings.
The event will also feature short workshop sessions and talks, plus space to grab a drink and food while meeting others. - Who's behind it?
Making Waves is being organised by a small volunteer committee who are part of Sydney Games Audio (join the Discord here!). The event forms part of Sydney Games Festival (check out the full lineup here).
- When and where is it happening?
Making Waves is happening from 1-6pm on Sunday 18th October at Forbes St Studios in Woolloomooloo.
- Can I be part of the event?
There's an EOI form currently open for anyone who would like to show off a game or volunteer to help out. Find out more here.
- Why should I attend?
Meet fellow composers & sound designers, discover some incredible creative work, and be inspired by the future of music and sounds in Australian games.
Tickets for good, not greed Humanitix dedicates 100% of profits from booking fees to charity
