Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Can I just come and listen?
A: Yes, please do! Listen Club listeners are fellow sound-lovers and makers, people who want to listen intently, offer mutual support, be inspired, potentially find collaborators and maybe share their work themselves one day (though they don’t have to!). Come along and see if this is you.

Q: Is Listen Club for a particular genre or type of music?
A: No - it's a "genre-free" environment for original music. Our test-run included a jazz duo reunited after many years, a singer at the piano testing her new album, a newly formed guitar duo, and the first play of a recording of cinematic sound design involving pig noises and squeaking gates. Expect the eclectic!

Q: Are the sharing slots paid opportunities?
A: Hopefully one day, but for now, unfortunately not. Although we applied for funding, we were unsuccessful. So, this is a DIY experience for people to experiment and meet other people trying things out. We’ll pay for the space using donations, and we’re volunteering our own time because we love this sort of thing.

Q: Can I get feedback on my work?
A: Yes! There's time after each slot for a dialogue between the artist and audience - whether it’s specific feedback that the artist has asked for, or questions that the audience might have about their work, so there are lots of opportunities to learn from and inspire each other.

Q: Is there a bar?
A: No, but you’re welcome to BYO and we'll have the tea urn ready to go (donations welcome)

Q: Do I have to pay to come?
A: If you can afford to chip in a couple of pounds, that would be great, as we need to raise £50 minimum for the space. If you don’t have any money, you’re still always welcome and you can just pay with your attention – apparently that’s the new economy.

Q: What’s the sound set-up?
A: We can adapt to what you need. Let us know what you need and what you can bring. There is time between each session to set-up. We’re working on getting a proper venue PA, but until then we’ve got some decent kit, which has worked well so far.

Q: Is there parking at The Eddington?
A: There’s space to unload at the Eddington, but not to park. There is free parking nearby on Dowkers Lane, and in Dowkers Lane car park after 6pm.

If you have any other questions, please let us know...we're all ears!

We hope to listen with you soon x