Old Joe: 125 Sonic Intervention

This October, BEAST (Birmingham Electroacoustic Sound Theatre) presents a new installation on campus as part of the University of Birmingham’s 125th Anniversary celebrations!

Starting from 10am on 20th October, hear new compositions every 15 minutes from BEAST members past and present, exploring the sonic qualities of the bells of Old Joe. These multichannel works will be broadcast across campus from an array of loudspeakers installed at the top of Old Joe, around the domes of Chancellor’s Court, and across the Green Heart!

This immersive experience invites the University community to hear ‘Old Joe’ in a new way – drawing attention to its significance as a sonic landmark while blurring the lines between past and present, tradition and innovation.

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Old Joe: 125 Sonic Intervention

10am-5pm, 20th-26th October

Chancellor’s Court – University of Birmingham

FREE