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Sound Symposium is a celebration of sound, a catalyst for new ideas and new directions. John's, the SOCAN Foundation.

Sound Symposium is grateful for the generosity of our funders and sponsors including the Canada Council for the Arts; the Canadian Heritage Arts Presentation Fund; the City of St. We also acknowledge the support of ArtsNL, which last year invested $3.9 million to foster and promote the creation and enjoyment of the arts for the benefit of all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians,

06/12/2026

Sound Symposium XXII artist spotlight:

Duane Andrews casts a wide net in the musical ocean. He discovered Sound Symposium while growing up in Carbonear and making occasional visits to St. John’s where Harbour Symphonies and throwing pianos off cliffs seemed normal at the time. He is most active these days with The Hot Club Of Conception Bay and you can go deeper into what he does at duaneandrews.ca.

Duane will be performing during Sound Symposium XXII, July 15-21, 2026.

06/04/2026

✨Impulse Series Presentation!✨

The Impulse Series is a new interdisciplinary performance pilot, bringing together local dancers and musicians for spontaneous, real-time compositions—no choreography, no scores, just pure improvisation. Each performance is intimate, low-tech, and followed by a short Q&A with the artists.

This edition features: Simon Alteen, Jennifer Lynn Dick, Yi-Ta (Dean) Hsieh, Gabriel Piller, and Heather Rumancik.

June 12th // 7:00PM // The Rooms // $5

Presented in partnership with The Rooms, Sound Arts Initiatives, and Neighbourhood Dance Works.

06/03/2026

Sound Symposium XXII artist spotlight: Hans Tammen is just another worker in rhythms, frequencies and intensities. He likes to set sounds in motion, and then sit back to watch the movements unfold. Using textures, timbre and dynamics as primary elements, his music is continuously shifting, with different layers floating into the foreground while others disappear. This flows like clockwork, “transforming a sequence of instrumental gestures into a wide territory of semi-hostile discontinuity; percussive, droning, intricately colorful, or simply blowing your socks off” (Touching Extremes). Hans will perform during Sound Symposium XXII, July 15-21, 2026.

06/01/2026

Behold, the lineup for Sound Symposium XXII!! This summer, join us July 15-21 for a week-long celebration of sound, music, dance, theatre, installation art, Harbour Symphonies, and more ✨

05/26/2026

dr(((((((((((o)))))))))))ne with us this Saturday, May 30th at Eastern Edge

05/25/2026

Less than two months until Sound Symposium XXII! If you'd like to lend a hand, please fill out our volunteer form at tinyurl.com/ssxxii 🙌✨

05/10/2026

Ugandan-born musician, educator, and ethnomusicologist Andrew Kagumba leads a dynamic, hands-on workshop exploring the vibrant musical traditions of Uganda and East Africa. Blending performance, storytelling, and participation, the session invites you into an immersive experience of rhythm, movement, and community.

Participants will encounter traditional instruments such as the Endingidi, Amadinda, Adungu, and Akogo, alongside African hand drumming.

This fully interactive session includes learning foundational rhythms, exploring call-and-response, and experiencing how rhythm and time are felt and shared. Drums are provided—no experience needed. Just bring your energy and curiosity.

Be sure to stick around after the workshop for an open jam facilitated by The Nova Collective. Bring your instrument, or play one of ours!

Saturday, May 30th // 2:00pm // Froude Avenue Community Centre (89 Froude Ave.) // Admission by donation

Day Music is supported by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, and Recreation, and by the International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation: Improvising Futures.

05/02/2026

Coming up on Friday, May 8th! Spontaneous compositions of music and dance ✨

04/28/2026

Night Music is an improvisational music series held on the third Thursday of every month at The Ship Pub. It begins with an hour-long performance that serves as the anchor for the evening, after which the stage is opened up to anyone with an interest in improvising. Host Craig Squires puts together inspired groups of musicians who jam until their sonic exploration reaches a natural conclusion. Bring your instrument and join in on the fun!

A5tral8og (Tiber Reardon, Chris Harnett, Chris Driedzic, Graham Ellsworth, Chris McGee) is an improvisation group that performs using ImprovDirector, an interactive tool that shapes and directs musical ideas in real time. The audience can interact with the improvisation using their phones/mobile devices for a truly immersive experience!

Apr. 16 // The Ship // 9:30 // $10

Night Music is supported by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, and Recreation

04/23/2026

The second edition of The Impulse Series is coming up fast - Friday, April 24th! Join us for an hour of spontaneous music and dance. Tickets available through The Rooms, just $5 (link in bio)

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http://www.soundsymposium.com/

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