Sound 2025

Sound and music exhibitions and events

SOUND SEASON:
RRREPURPOSE

 

Reimagining, Reusing, Resounding Obsolete Technologies Through Sound

This year’s theme, “RRRepurpose,” invites artists, performers, and technologists to explore the creative potential of obsolete technology in contemporary sound practice. From salvaged tape machines to rewired lab equipment, from decommissioned computers to DIY modular, SOUND SEASON celebrates the transformative reuse of outdated tools as instruments for contemporary sonic innovation.

Through audio performance, sound art, production experiments, and design interventions, we ask:

What new sounds can be forged from the detritus of old systems?

How can yesterday’s machines become the basis for tomorrow’s trends?

The aim is not to celebrate the world of expensive analogue synthesisers,
but to explore innovative ways of reusing tech trash.

Selected Artists

Courtney Askey

Live at Body. 17th September 2025.

909 Day - 40 Years of Techno Music

Live from R10.EMS – 9/09/25

Nancy Dawkins aks Mouse Teeth

Live at Body. 17th September 2025.

Matt Rogerson

Live at Body. 17th September 2025.

Events

Friday August 29th, 5-10pm Season launch.

Be the first to see the exhibition. PLUS experience the rest of Last Friday with Live Music, Comedy and Street Food! Also check out the rest of @cqlates late openings and events in venues across Leicester’s Cultural Quarter. Entry to the LCB Gallery is free, Last Friday tickets £2.50 on the door.

Tuesday September 9th, 909 day in R10 studio

Thurs September 11th, 6pm bleep + bass + beyond 

A discussion on the sounds that changed British culture, exploring how music, technology, and social environments have evolved over the past 40 years. This talk offers rare insights into the origins of bleep, its evolution, and its lasting influence on club culture and contemporary lifestyle across the world.

With – Mark Iration – Matt Anniss – Mastersafe – Hosted by Steve Vibronics ++ Afterparty with MASTERSAFE Mega Mix

PAYF https://wegottickets.com/event/674451

 

Saturday 13th, 12 – 4pm. Sounds of Science! Family Day.  

Sounds of Science! Join musicians this month to try out instruments, experiment with sound! Part of @cqearlies FREE family activities in venues across the Cultural Quarter. FREE, donations welcome. Find out more https://lcbdepot.ticketleap.com/soundsofscience/

Tuesday 16th r10.ems – Synthi 100 heritage open day.

Fri 19th, 6-10pm. BODY Audio+Visual Performances by Courtney Askey / Nancy Dawkins / Matthew Rogerson,

FREE https://www.facebook.com/events/1177167740837894

Friday 26th, 5-10pm, Saturday 27th, 2-10pm. R10 & Listen, Yeah! presents… Last Weekender. 

A weekend of live music from Güdness, Jude Rees, Boilers, Mojo Yoyo, Adam Weikert, Mellow Baku, Charlie Jones, Dan Bashir, Rosie Doyle and more.

Tickets £5 in advance https://wegottickets.com/event/674382 £10 otd

About R10.EMS
R10.EMS is a grassroots electronic music and sound art collective based in Leicester. Working with obsolete media, analogue synthesisers, and repurposed technology, the group explores the creative potential of archival tools and forgotten systems. Their practice blends experimental performance, audio-visual installation, and hands-on education, with a focus on reactivating media heritage and expanding access to alternative modes of sound production.