Film Club: Rave on for the Avon (Wild Waters Festival)

Before the screening, join Professor Amanda Bayley for a fascinating introduction to Hear Water: building environmental empathy through deep listening.

Amanda Bayley is professor of music at Bath Spa University and an award-winning researcher exploring the relationship between music and the natural world. She shares  how her project uses sound to help people reconnect with rivers, lakes and other blue spaces. Through the practice of deep listening, participants are encouraged to slow down, notice the sounds around them, and experience the wellbeing and sense of connection that can emerge from paying close attention.

The talk will include extracts from the project’s immersive soundscape film, created by artists Kathy Hinde and Matthew Olden, as well as insights into the community and educational resources developed through the project.

Expect a thought-provoking and accessible introduction to the idea that listening can be a powerful way of caring for ourselves, our communities and the natural world.

• Discover how sound and listening can deepen your connection with nature.

• Experience excerpts from a beautifully crafted soundscape film.

• Learn about the wellbeing benefits of engaging with blue spaces.

• Gain a fresh perspective on creativity, environment and empathy.