21st JUNE – 9th JULY 2023
T100 Sounds marks the ninth edition of Thurrock’s annual festival which celebrates the convergence of walking, conversation, and creative expression. Embracing the theme for this year, our programme will revolve around the sounds of the local area.
We are thrilled to showcase a soundscape, a specially-commissioned unique audio installation piece, created by Fotis Begklis with the local community. This captivating creation will be crafted collaboratively by individuals from across Thurrock presented within the breath-taking ambiance of St Clement’s Church in West Thurrock. Join T100 Sounds as we explore the vibrant audio character of Thurrock through walks, performances, workshops, and events. Rediscover our unique landscape and celebrate its stories with us.
True to this year’s theme of Sounds, the festival will launch with a birdsong-filled walk through the Rainham Marshes RSPB site on 21 June. This enchanting 2-mile journey traverses boardwalks, gravel paths, and concrete trails, offering a unique auditory experience.
Over 2.5 weeks, we will undertake 14 walks across Thurrock, inviting people to join us as we explore the landscape, wildlife, rich history, and residents, past and present, of the local area. Amongst other things, the programme will see us joining the Windrush 75 celebrations at Tilbury Port, enjoying a night of shanties at Thurrock Yacht Club and exploring the beauty of Langdon Hills.
Join Walking ‘Uni-Verse’ on 24 June for a lyrical walk featuring wandering musicians! A walk from Coalhouse Fort to Tilbury Fort along the estuary path, there will be stops for walkers to recite poems, read short passages of prose, or sing songs, led by artist Phil Easteal. The combined audio patchworks of these individual contributions will add up to a ‘Uni-Verse, a single-verb collaboration reflecting the local environment. The festival will culminate at High House Production Park in Purfleet, 12 – 5pm on Sunday 9 July 2023. Visitors can expect a mini festival across the afternoon showcasing local musicians and performers, alongside creative activities and the exciting Colourscape installation.
The Colourscape installation will be available during the T100 Sounds finale weekend (8 – 9 July) at High House Production Park in Purfleet.
Colourscape’s unique and mesmerising experience blends architecture, light, and music into an immersive and interactive art installation for all to enjoy. Visitors can explore a labyrinth of colour and space whilst enjoying live music and performances inside the installation. Musicians
No booking is required for Colourscape but there is a small fee (£2.50 for adults, £1 for children) to enjoy the experience.
Join our ‘T100 Sounds finale event’ on 9 July where we will end at the installation with a big celebration, with performances by The Calmers, William Palmer Trust, Goodnight Crow, North Ockendon Handbell Ringers and other performers and musicians from the local area, then try the installation for yourself. Book your FREE place on the finale walk.
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