The Sonic Herts Festival is the University of Hertfordshire’s annual music festival celebrating the talent of the Music Department’s students and staff. Run by the School of Creative Arts, the festival offers an exhilarating mix of performances ranging from classical and experimental to acoustic and electronic.
This year’s festival is jam-packed with 14 events running back-to-back over 3 days, and there’s something for everyone! Come along for amazing musical performances by external artists, informative industry talks from leading experts, and fantastic showcases produced by UH Music Students.
Entry is FREE and everyone is invited! All events take place in the Film, Music & Media Building on College Lane Campus.
The festival repertoire is further enhanced by a live concert of movie music performed by the University’s resident orchestra, de Havilland Philharmonic, which takes place on Sunday 11 May at the Weston Auditorium. Alongside popular film scores, the concert will feature an original composition written by one of the School of Creative Arts’ final year music students. Click here for more information.
Here are just some of the highlights:
- Industry Masterclass: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Music, Wed 7 May 12:00
- Composition Masterclass: Dave Smith, Wed 7 May 16:00
- Artist Performance: Balancing Act, Thu 8 May 16:00
A fascinating talk by Musician & AI Researcher Christian McCabe discussing the possibilities and impact of AI on music. Click here to book now!
Join composer Dave Smith for a performance of his piece Albanian Summer, including a talk from Dave about his influences and how this remarkable piece of music was written. Click here to book now!
Balancing Act close the festival with a performance of their dynamic and atmospheric brand of alternative rock. Click here to book now!
Parking
Mon-Fri: Free for the first 2 hours, with a £2 fee for the day thereafter.
Please park in Student Car Park E or The Forum Multi-storey. At the University of Hertfordshire, we use Hozah, which makes paying for parking quick, easy, and convenient. More information can be found here: Parking at UH
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