The Old Brickfields
Lower Halstow
Sittingbourne
Kent ME9 7DZ
Hulked is a creative heritage project inspired by the histories, stories and songs of the Thames Barges, many of which are now ‘hulked’ along the Medway River.
The soundwalk weaves together stories, poems, songs and music as you follow the self-guided route through The Old Brickfields at Lower Halstow.
Created by writer Jeremy Scott and sound artist, Anna Braithwaite, the soundwalk includes contributions from students of Lower Halstow Primary School and members of the Oast House Community Choir and Thames Barge Community.
How to listen
to Hulked
Themed Open Days
Saturday 21 September, 10-4.30pm
Saturday 28 September, 10-7.30pm
experience the soundwalk
meet the artists
enjoy live music
vist the Ardwina sailing barge
sail on the Edith May
listen to talks by local heritage and environment experts
take part in all-age workshops inspired by the soundwalk
Join us at the Lower Halstow dock for our themed open days and workshops where we offer a range of activities, support and experiences at The Old Brickfields, Lower Halstow.
Open Day and Immersive Walking and Writing Workshop
28 September 2024, 10am - 7.30pm
10:00-16:00 Soundwalk Open Day
Experience the new Hulked soundwalk along with technical support on how best to access and enjoy it. Smartphones and headphones available to borrow.
11:00-12:00 Guided walk with artist Anna Braithwaite
Join the soundwalk with its co-creator, composer and sound artist Anna Braithwaite. www.annabraithwaite.co.uk
12:00-13:00 Learn the Ropes Workshop Cancelled event
13.45 - 14:00 Hulked film screening
A rare opportunity to enjoy a screening of the Hulked film aboard the SB Edith May.
14.00 - 15.30pm Guided writers walk
Tour the soundwalk with its co-creator Jeremy Scott, writer and estuary walker Caroline Millar and theatre performer Lauren Mills. Includes mudlarking on Glassbottle Beach.
16:00-16:15 Maria C. McCarthy
Talk by writer and Hulked contributor Maria C. McCarthy on writing and place, and her experience collaborating on the soundwalk.
16:15-16:30 Caroline Millar
Talk by writer and member of Hulked creative team Caroline Millar on her current project: a hybrid collection of prose, poetry and film inspired by walking the coastline of the Thames Estuary.
16:30-18:00 Creative Writing Workshop
Respond creatively to the themes of the Hulked project and your own experience of the walk in your own way via a guided writing workshop (aboard the Edith May barge)
18:00-19:30 Open Mic Readings and Performances
Perform your creative work in the galley of the SB Edith May at a live open mic alongside readings and live performances from the soundwalk.
Bar open from 18:00
Electric Medway Hack: Soundwalk Workshop
21 September 2024, 10am - 4.30pm
Create your own soundwalk with Anna Braithwaite and Jeremy Scott
FREE - The Old Brickworks, Lower Halstow, ME9 7DZ (indoor and outdoor).
Are you interested in immersive audio? Site specific artworks? Storytelling? Creative heritage or community co-creation? Then this workshop is for you! Led by the creators of the Hulked sound walk, this fun, practical workshop will get you building your own geolocated sound walk using the ECHOES app. (www.Echoes.xyz).
As well as learning new skills, you will be given space to think about different approaches to sound walks and hear from Anna and Jeremys’ own experience about what works well and what does not!
Software you will use: ECHOES app, Garageband.
Hardware demonstrations: Zoom H6 recorder, 3DIO binaural microphone.
How to prepare: Use the link below to book your place as numbers are limited. To find out how to download the walk, travel links and access, please go to our plan your visit page. Use this link to find out more about Electric Medway Hack.
You can bring your own lap top or use one of our ipads. To maximise your time in the workshop we advise you bring some sound samples with you to try in the app. MP3 is fine. Audio will also be pre-loaded on the devices we provide.
Useful to know
We recommend downloading the Echoes app in advance of your visit as network coverage can be unreliable.
The soundwalk is designed around established pathways in The Old Brickfields.
The soundwalk is accessible every day, not just on Launch Days or Open Days.
The ground is uneven and can be muddy or waterlogged in places.
There is a short flight of steps at the northern corner of The Old Brickfields and two shallow steps near the church, both have handrails.
The dock and pathways are in close proximity to the water’s edge.
All walkers, adults and children, are advised that the water, beach and foreshore are inaccessible to all pedestrians.
The soundwalk site is suitable for dogs.
The abandoned hulks are most visible during low tides.
Headphones are advised for listening to the Hulked soundwalk.
Hulked takes circa 1 hour to complete in full and may be undertaken in smaller sections.
Hear a live concert performance of songs and stories from the Hulked project performed by Anna Braithwaite and Jeremy Scott, aboard the Edith May barge. Bar available.
Tickets:
£17.50 adults, £12.50 unwaged/OAPs/under 18s
Venue: SB Edith May, moored in the West Dock, St Katherine Docks, 50 St Katherine's Way, London E1W 1LA
Proceeds go to supporting future heritage, creative and technology arts projects in Kent.
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Hulked Live @ the Classic Boat Festival, London
4pm, Saturday 7 September, 2024