In 2020 we were forced to pause by an invisible virus. This brought countless consequences to the environment , and to the sonic environment in particular. New acoustic horizons emerged, signaling times of unquietness and global change, and requiring...
The World Listening Project’s signature initiative, World Listening Day, was established in 2010 as an international day of awareness for the burgeoning and diversifying interests in our changing acoustic environment through local and online activities. The date, July 18, honors the renowned Canadian...
You are invited to participate in World Listening Day 2020, an annual global event held every July 18. This year's theme, created by Wild Sanctuary Vice President Katherine Krause is "The Collective Field."
HEAR BELOW: Listening to Chicago Underground A Soundwalk in Chicago’s Pedway System Join Eric Leonardson, Christophe Preissing, and Alex Braidwood on an underground soundwalk in downtown Chicago. Hear Below: Listening to Chicago Underground will explore Chicago’s pedway system with...
Dear friends and colleagues, Today, Tuesday, December 3rd is #GivingTuesday, an international celebration of generosity and the support of nonprofits through crowdsourced philanthropy. The 24-hour online fundraising event helps nonprofits like the World Listening Project appeal to people who...
On Ocean Seismic Testing The World Listening Project is concerned with connections between listening and soundscapes, and supports creative and civic-minded actions that affirm and protect our natural environment and its sounds. Seismic testing in the ocean kills marine...
In this New York Times review, WLP Board member Bernie Krause provides a significant contribution through listening to the global crisis of extinction.
You are invited to participate in World Listening Day 2019, an annual global event held every July 18. This year’s theme is LISTENING WITH created by internationally acclaimed sound artist Annea Lockwood. Listening with … listening with the neighborhood...
You are invited to participate in World Listening Day 2018, an annual global event held every July 18. This year’s theme is FUTURE LISTENING created by Filipino sound artist Teresa Barrozo. The theme calls for reimagining a personal and...
This year’s theme is “Listening to the Ground”
“Sometimes we walk on the ground, sometimes on sidewalks or asphalt, or other surfaces. Can we find ground to walk on and can we listen for the sound or sounds of ground? Are we losing ground? Can we find new ground by listening for it?”—Pauline Oliveros (1932-2016)
In addition to this year’s theme, WLD 2017 reflects and honors the life and legacy of Pauline Oliveros, who died at age 84 on 26 November 2016.
Dozens of organizations and thousands of people from six continents have participated in World Listening Day since its inception in 2010. Help share and grow participation in this annual event by adding your information to our online form: https://goo.gl/forms/Zwsiu5GU7Dz7DfNV2
Use hashtag #WLD2017 to connect our global community across social media.
