safe + sound is an audio collective formed by myself and Kit Callin. We run sonic open mic nights, lead workshops on audio making, and install immersive sound experiences at festivals.
safe + sound originated as an audio open mic night and fundraiser – we ask for submissions on a different theme, and anyone who wants to submit literally any audio they want as long as it’s under 7 minutes. We record in front of an audience, with live performances and DJs too. Recordings of each event are played on Resonance FM. Have a lil listen. Every safe + sound we fundraise for different things we care about. If you’re looking for places to donate to, we’ve compiled a list – have a look here ❤
safe + sound also runs sound installations! This year at XMTR festival, we hosted an event on the beach where you could only listen to our submissions if you were partially submerged in water. Last year we ran a sound installation on the theme of ‘murmurations’ inspired by the work of adrienne maree brown.
Kit and I are both facilitators, we ran this free course for LGBT+ people looking to get into radio in 2021, and were invited to Tremula Festival in September 2025 to run a workshop on soundscapes and personhood.
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