SXSW

Fiera del Suono

THE ECHOES OF THE CARNIVAL CHRONICLES

IMMERSIVE AUDIO EXPERIENCE

An immersive art extravaganza at SXSW 2024! Picture this: A 3000 ft2 hallway at the SXSW Expo as a canvas for a sensational spatial audio experience. Behold colossal inflatable abstractions of carnival wonders, pulsating with history through location-driven sound. Journey through the centuries, as the carnival emerges as a hub for diverse arts like live theater and dance, while showcasing groundbreaking inventions like photography, steam engines, electricity and virtual realities.

A crystal ball-toting fortune teller guides you on a time-traveling adventure, where the symphony of artists, circus horses, barrel organs, roller coasters and AI-prophets propels you into the future. Immerse yourself in a dynamic auditory landscape, equipped with location-based audio via open headphones ánd a spatial soundscape resonating from sixtyfour speakers. Move around, and the narrative unfolds, revealing different chapters of this mesmerizing story.

Spatial Audio Experience

Crafted by the media art collective DROPSTUFF MEDIA in collaboration with the Netherlands Institute for Sound & Vision, Stadsmuseum Tilburg, Usomo Berlin, and student groups from leading institutions, including the Hogeschool van Amsterdam, Hogeschool Utrecht, and Fontys School of Arts Tilburg, Fiera del Suono is more than an art project– it's a journey through sound, vision, smell and time.

Fiera del Suono's mission is to bring cultural heritage collections and artistic narratives close to a wider audience. 

In recent years, audio has emerged as a powerful medium, with technological advancements enabling richer and more immersive experiences. The project draws on audio materials from The Netherlands Institute for Sound & Vision and private audio collections, featuring voiceovers by esteemed artists.