UnderSounding 2026

Come listen to the sounds of the beneath.

Hear and explore the unseen....

The Wild Roots Community Garden will be filled with creations, installations and brimming with the hidden sounds of nature.

The event will showcase the sounds of the beneath (the pond, trees and compost) alongside creations made in workshops held over the last 2 years, and from the UnderSounding team themselves.

All creations are part of an ongoing conversation with nature.

Come along…. listen, find what sounds speak to you, and what you want to create and say in response.

Featuring

Timed events:

10.10 - 10.30: Sound bath with Beccy Owen

13.00 - 13.30: Pond dip (seeing what lives in the pond - not getting into the pond) with Mike Jefferies

15.30 - 15.50: Sound bath with Beccy Owen

All day:

Pond listening with David De La Haye

Story making

Clay craft

Zine making

Greenhouse disco

Clay installation

Myth meander

Ritual

Sound painting

and more…

Who can come?

Everyone welcome, family friendly but no dogs allowed unfortunately.

Access:

There are currently no toilets onsight, but there are fascilities nearby. There is drinkable water from an ouside tap near the entrance. The paths are relatively uneven, the gravel car park leads to the garden which has woodchip paths (suitable footware is advised). The woodland is on an incline. Access points will be available showcasing all sound installations for anyone who would prefer not to venture into the woods or elsewhere.

Should I bring anything?

You are welcome to bring your own headphones if you have them (some will be provided at the event). If you're bringing your phone/device and headphones there will also be the option of listening to the installations in your own way as you wander through the garden.

Directions:

The Wild Roots Community Garden can be found on Stepney Bank, Ouseburn, NE1 2NP.

Go through the gates for the Print Works car park (where Ouseburn market is held) keep walking till you find the garden.

Any information/questions please contact undersoundinguk@gmail.co.uk