Planted Symphony
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Join renowned music-makers, Drake Music in Radipole Park Gardens and immerse yourself in the magic and mystery of music and nature with Planted Symphony an interactive audio trail app.
Bring your headphones, download the app and listen as sounds, songs and stories intertwine as you meander through Radipole Park Gardens and feel it come alive as you discover some hidden surprises.
Friday 24th September, Saturday 25th September and Sunday 26th September, each day between 12.30pm and 5.30pm (last entry 4.45pm)
Listen to an audio trailer here
You can download the app on the links below:
Apple store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/planted-symphony/id1569000671
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=xyz.echoes.plantedsymphony
For D/deaf and hard of hearing audiences there will be subpacs available which translate sound into vibration and over-ear headphones which are compatible with hearing aids. The last loan of subpacs will be at 4.15pm for the last tour each day. Find out more here: subpac.com and book a subpac by emailing info@activateperformingarts.org.uk with ‘Planted Symphony subpac request’ in the subject line
Composer: Lucy Hale
Musical Director: Ben Sellers
Composer/Arranger: Cassandra Gurling
Cello: Georgina Aasgaard
Vocals: Miryam Solomon
MiMu Gloves: Kris Halpin
Clarinets: Sonia Allori
Marimba: Jenni Parkinson
Narrative and Lyrics: Dave Young
Experience Director/Narrator: Nickie Miles Wildin
Production Design: Jon Van Beek
Music Production/ Mix Engineer: Alex O’Donovan
Producer: Amy Sibley-Allen
Production Manager: Crin Claxton
Stage Manager: Dan Stewart
Executive Producer: Tim Yates
Comms & Audience Experience: Becky Morris Knight
Illustrations: Kim Thompson
Planted Symphony was commissioned and developed by Drake Music in partnership with Arts & Gardens. It is produced and presented by Drake Music.
Planted Symphony is supported by Arts Council England, Sonos Foundation, Foyle Foundation, DCMS, Dorset Council, We Are Weymouth, Weymouth BID, Weymouth Town Council, The wearable technology is kindly loaned by SUBPAC.
Additional support comes from The Ironmongers’ Company, Bruce Wake Charitable Trust, Michael Tippett Musical Foundation, RVW Trust and kind donations made in memory of Lucy Hale.
Access
This work will take place on hard-standing, wide tarmac paths with installations on firm grass lawns. There will be walking involved between installations, and there is seating available within vicinity
This work uses a mobile phone app and headphones – please bring your device and headphones, and if possible download the Echoes app (www.echoes.xyz). The app includes BSL and captioned videos. There will be a small number of different types of headphones & mobile phones available, along with a SUBPAC to borrow. There will also be a mobile hearing loop.
Further access information can be found through the ‘plan your visit’ link below.
Plan Your Visit
With the current climate crisis, we try to work in a greener way and understand that we all need to be part of the solution in protecting our planet. We encourage you to consider how you get to the festival and adapt to ‘greener’ ways if possible. Follow this link to plan your visit and read full access information.