Playing the Sounds of Yokohama

Yokohama Soundscape Project

Open Your Ears to the Sounds of Yokohama – Exploring the nature and well-being of the city

  • World Premiere
  • Sound/Music
  • Site-Specific
  • Workshop/Talk
  • Japan

Playing with the Sounds of Yokohama is a three-part event featuring a live performance, a panel discussion and DJ sets (free entry and exit). In the first part, sound artists Yoshihiro Kawasaki, Marcos Fernandes, Nick Luscombe and James Greer present soundscape works created from sounds collected during public workshops held from October to November. The second part is a panel discussion with the inclusion of Kei Nakano on the background of the works and the relationship between urban sounds and people. The third part, DJ sets, feature sounds and music from around the world. Come and experience the unique Yokohama soundscape of 2024. Workshop details will be announced on the "Yokohama Soundscape Project" Facebook page.

Venue

Chat Noir
1-76-1-104 Hinode-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama
231-0066

Date and Time

11.30 Sat 18:00

Unlimited re-entry

Part I. Live Performance 18:00
Part II. Panel Discussion 19:00
Part III. DJ Sets 20:00

Running Time

180min

Language

Performed in Japanese and English

Translation/Subtitles

Panel discussion in English with partial Japanese translation

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access

Tickets

Student: Adv/Door ¥2,500
General: Adv ¥3,000 / Door ¥3,500

+ 1 drink (¥800) on site

Available at ArtSticker and Peatix (payment at door in cash only)

Artist Information

Yokohama Soundscape Project

The Yokohama Soundscape Project is a platform for opening our ears to the sounds of the city where people can play, connect and learn together. It brings together citizens, artists, researchers and individuals from diverse backgrounds to share their experiences, think about the future of the city and co-create a better environment for all.

Staff, Cast and Credits

Cast
Yoshihiro Kawasaki, Nick Luscombe, Marcos Fernandes, James Greer, Kei Nakano, Sawa Iwasaki
Credit
Organizer:Yokohama Soundscape Project
Cooperation:Yokohama Soundmapping Project, Non-Profit Organization Yokohama community design Lab