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Discover new sonic dimensions  

Sound Unwrapped, the 15th edition of our award-winning series, explores spatial dimensions in live performance and the creativity of sound artists. Over 12 months, we shine a light on pioneering artists and composers – past and present – who play with sound and space.

A partnership with d&b audiotechnik allows us to install their state-of-the-art d&b Soundscape in our flexible Hall Two space. d&b Soundscape is an alternative to the traditional left and right stereo system, using 28 loudspeakers in the round to open up a plethora of creative possibilities for artists, including the extension of the 360-surround dimension. Many of our Sound Unwrapped shows utilise this technology (you can browse through the Soundscape shows here)

From acoustic choral works spread around the Hall One gallery to spatialised electronic performances in Hall Two, Sound Unwrapped interrogates the listening experience in new and unexpected ways.

Mercury Prize and Emmy nominated composer Hannah Peel and electronic duo Space Afrika as Artists in Residence.

View the programme and look out for new events and announcements throughout the year.

Sound Unwrapped has been generously supported by:
d&b audiotechnik, Arts Council England, Parabola and PRS Foundation

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Gildas Quartet Britten No. 3 in Surround Sound

Classical / Sound Unwrapped

We welcome back the Gildas  Quartet for a special memorised performance of Britten’s Quartet No. 3 in the round, following their sold-out Surround Sound Session earlier this year.  

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LVRA

Contemporary / Scotland Unwrapped

Crystallising a sound that’s both anthemic and experimental, hyperpop artist LVRA presents an exclusive in-the-round show using d&b audiotechnik’s 360 Soundscape system.

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Night Creatures with HOWL & Robert Macfarlane

Contemporary / d&b Soundscape System Events

Kings Place is excited to welcome vocal ensemble HOWL, together with writer-lyricist Robert Macfarlane, in a very special premiere performance.

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Louise McMonagle: Ancient Modernity

Contemporary / Scotland Unwrapped

Join us for Louise McMonagle's (of Riot Ensemble) album launch Ancient Modernity, including works by Scottish composers from Ailie Robertson to Paul Maxwell Geddes, plus works for cello and electronics spatialised in soundscape from Caroline Shaw, Zoe Martlew & Anna Meredith.

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Àrainn: Electroacoustic music from Scotland 

Contemporary / Scotland Unwrapped

Àrainn means ‘sound’ in Scots Gaelic, and this promises a captivating evening of spatialised performances of electroacoustic music, sound art and visuals from/of Scotland.

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