Futures of Listening

A group of people lying down and sitting on the floor, immersed in listening

Artistic reflections on spatial sound as a shared way of knowing | 4 December

Two musicians interacting with their computer and instruments

Residency Open Call | Deadline: 21 November

Futures of Listening is a Netherlands based platform supporting emerging developments in spatial sound, immersive experiences, performance, and installation art. Founded by FIBER Festival, 4DSOUND, Robin Koek, and Art of Sound at the Royal Conservatoire The Hague, the initiative connects artists with a broad network of artistic, scientific, and cultural partners.

Research

Futures of Listening explores immersive technologies and listening practices through a sound-centered perspective. While discussions around immersion often focus on visual technologies such as XR, VR, and AR, the platform instead investigates the immersive and narrative potential of spatial sound, particularly in relation to urgent ecological and social questions. Through four interconnected research areas, Futures of Listening creates spaces for experimentation, research and presentation.