Inspired by Stories, Mystery and Love, three short stories by Sophie Herxheimer, Hanan Issa, and Joelle Taylor, we invited community groups to respond to their neighbourhood and create an interactive sound walk, produced by sound artist and composer Sara Wolff.
Working with Asylum Link, Capeesh and Damien John Kelly House, artists Dan Astles, Phoebe McSweeney and PJ Smith worked closely with their groups to think about moments and memories when they felt like Wavertree and Picton became their home, how they are guided by their favourite places and the times they felt loved living in the neighbourhood. After collecting voicenotes and recorded poems, Sara mapped the memories across the Picton and Wavertree neighbourhood on Echoes, a mobile application for immersive audio for specific locations.
How to listen to the Soundwalk
Echoes app is available on both Android and Apple iOS, and can be downloaded for free via Play Store and App Store. Soundwalks are best experienced using a handheld device.
- Download Echoes App: Android iOS
- Make sure your Location Services are switched on, and that the Echoes app has permissions to use them.
- Scan the QR code, click this link or search for “Picton Play Soundwalk” on the app.
- Wear headphones. If they have a noise cancellation feature, make sure to turn this off – both for your safety and also so you can hear some of the sounds of the environment as you walk.
- Please be aware of your surroundings, and take care when crossing roads.
- Children must be supervised by an adult at all times
- Please be kind and aware of people and their right to privacy when using the soundwalk, as locations are in public spaces
- Take as much time as you need!
Do you have a story to share?
If you enjoyed the walk and you would like to contribute a story, look out for future announcements on Metal Liverpool’s social media account, we would love to hear your stories and memories about Picton and Wavertree!
The soundwalk is part of PICTON PLAY, a two-year Creative Neighbourhoods project by Metal commissioned by Culture Liverpool.
Produced and soundtracked by Sara Wolff
With thanks to:
Participants from Asylum Link and Phoebe McSweeney
Participants from Capeesh and Dan Astles
Participants from Damien John Kelly House and PJ Smith
Supported by Dr Sam Solnick and Dr Alexander Coupe from University of Liverpool
