Elmley Sound Space Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/elmleysoundspace Step into the wild, Life Filled expanse of Elmley Nature Reserve — Elmley Sound Space is a podcast dedicated to exploring this remarkable environment, inviting listeners to deepen their connection with the land, its wildlife, and the stories that shape it. © 2026 Elmley Soundscape 27e32612-3bcf-5e95-affc-05b7b8837868 yes en Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:17:39 +0100 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:18:20 +0100 https://img.transistorcdn.com/-N2oR-Nxr7k4Lb2ba35SsJLSQUk0uOLCtGCzDSpUYxM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80NDZm/OWM0YzMwZGQ0MjNm/Nzg4OGRiMDU0MDUw/NjliZi5wbmc.jpg Elmley Sound Space episodic Elmley Soundscape Step into the wild, Life Filled expanse of Elmley Nature Reserve — Elmley Sound Space is a podcast dedicated to exploring this remarkable environment, inviting listeners to deepen their connection with the land, its wildlife, and the stories that shape it. Step into the wild, Life Filled expanse of Elmley Nature Reserve — Elmley Sound Space is a podcast dedicated to exploring this remarkable environment, inviting listeners to deepen their connection with the land, its wildlife, and the stories that shape it.. Nature, Wellness, Literature, Arts, Landscape, Birdlife, Waders, Migratory species, Aquatic life, Insects & pollinators, Native species, Wildlife behaviour, Sustainable land management, Environmental storytelling, Alternative perspectives, Slow listening, Nature immersion, Soundscape, Ambient nature sounds, Field recordings, Marsh acoustics, Birdsong, Curlew calls, Marsh harrier, Underwater sounds, Listening to nature, Wetland ecology, Marshland, Nature reserve, Biodiversity, Habitat restoration, Wild landscapes, Natural rhythms, Seasonal change, Rewilding, Conservation Elmley Nature Reserve No No Caught by the River x Elmley: Interview with Elmley's Gareth Fulton discussing all things Conservation 1 1 6 6 Caught by the River x Elmley: Interview with Elmley's Gareth Fulton discussing all things Conservation full 067c7897-65cf-41db-b804-ad780fcbe506 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7620f86c Elmley's very own Gareth Fulton sits down with Nicola Chester and Talullah Brennan to discuss all things Farming & Ecology.

This episode was recorded live at Caught by the River: Weekend at Elmley. The weekend brought together writers, producers, composers and creatives, the series explores how landscape, sound and storytelling intersect.

]]> Elmley's very own Gareth Fulton sits down with Nicola Chester and Talullah Brennan to discuss all things Farming & Ecology.

This episode was recorded live at Caught by the River: Weekend at Elmley. The weekend brought together writers, producers, composers and creatives, the series explores how landscape, sound and storytelling intersect.

]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:25:50 +0100 Elmley Soundscape Elmley Soundscape 2288 Elmley's very own Gareth Fulton sits down with Nicola Chester and Talullah Brennan to discuss all things Farming & Ecology.

This episode was recorded live at Caught by the River: Weekend at Elmley. The weekend brought together writers, producers, composers and creatives, the series explores how landscape, sound and storytelling intersect.

]]> Nature, Wellness, Literature, Arts, Landscape, Birdlife, Waders, Migratory species, Aquatic life, Insects & pollinators, Native species, Wildlife behaviour, Sustainable land management, Environmental storytelling, Alternative perspectives, Slow listening, Nature immersion, Soundscape, Ambient nature sounds, Field recordings, Marsh acoustics, Birdsong, Curlew calls, Marsh harrier, Underwater sounds, Listening to nature, Wetland ecology, Marshland, Nature reserve, Biodiversity, Habitat restoration, Wild landscapes, Natural rhythms, Seasonal change, Rewilding, Conservation No Caught by the River x Elmley: 'Make Some Space for Resistance' with Emma Warren 1 1 3 3 Caught by the River x Elmley: 'Make Some Space for Resistance' with Emma Warren full 38f3f5c9-ab44-4ada-a743-bf53a0297de4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/75ebc51a Expanding on her far-reaching work on community spaces, author Emma Warren considers our need for collective community space and action in a time of tech billionaires and the far right.
 
Make Some Space for Resistance. Emma’s book Up the Youth Club: Illuminating a Hidden History (Faber, 2025) was named an Irish Times read of the year. Dance Your Way Home (2023) was a Guardian book of the year and formed the basis of last year’s summer season at the Southbank Centre. Emma is also the author of Document Your Culture (Sweet Machine, 2020), Steam Down (Rough Trade Books, 2019), and Make Some Space (Sweet Machine, 2019). A dual citizen of Ireland and the UK, her monthly radio show on Worldwide FM ran for six years.

Set within the vast, open landscape of Elmley Nature Reserve, Caught by the River: Weekend at Elmley brings together some of the most distinctive voices in writing, music and sound. These recordings explore the deep connections between creativity, environment and experience.

]]> Expanding on her far-reaching work on community spaces, author Emma Warren considers our need for collective community space and action in a time of tech billionaires and the far right.
 
Make Some Space for Resistance. Emma’s book Up the Youth Club: Illuminating a Hidden History (Faber, 2025) was named an Irish Times read of the year. Dance Your Way Home (2023) was a Guardian book of the year and formed the basis of last year’s summer season at the Southbank Centre. Emma is also the author of Document Your Culture (Sweet Machine, 2020), Steam Down (Rough Trade Books, 2019), and Make Some Space (Sweet Machine, 2019). A dual citizen of Ireland and the UK, her monthly radio show on Worldwide FM ran for six years.

Set within the vast, open landscape of Elmley Nature Reserve, Caught by the River: Weekend at Elmley brings together some of the most distinctive voices in writing, music and sound. These recordings explore the deep connections between creativity, environment and experience.

]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:01:59 +0100 Elmley Soundscape Elmley Soundscape 2958 Expanding on her far-reaching work on community spaces, author Emma Warren considers our need for collective community space and action in a time of tech billionaires and the far right.
 
Make Some Space for Resistance. Emma’s book Up the Youth Club: Illuminating a Hidden History (Faber, 2025) was named an Irish Times read of the year. Dance Your Way Home (2023) was a Guardian book of the year and formed the basis of last year’s summer season at the Southbank Centre. Emma is also the author of Document Your Culture (Sweet Machine, 2020), Steam Down (Rough Trade Books, 2019), and Make Some Space (Sweet Machine, 2019). A dual citizen of Ireland and the UK, her monthly radio show on Worldwide FM ran for six years.

Set within the vast, open landscape of Elmley Nature Reserve, Caught by the River: Weekend at Elmley brings together some of the most distinctive voices in writing, music and sound. These recordings explore the deep connections between creativity, environment and experience.

]]> Nature, Wellness, Literature, Arts, Landscape, Birdlife, Waders, Migratory species, Aquatic life, Insects & pollinators, Native species, Wildlife behaviour, Sustainable land management, Environmental storytelling, Alternative perspectives, Slow listening, Nature immersion, Soundscape, Ambient nature sounds, Field recordings, Marsh acoustics, Birdsong, Curlew calls, Marsh harrier, Underwater sounds, Listening to nature, Wetland ecology, Marshland, Nature reserve, Biodiversity, Habitat restoration, Wild landscapes, Natural rhythms, Seasonal change, Rewilding, Conservation No Caught by the River x Elmley: Think Piece with Rob St John - 'Are You Lost?' 1 1 2 2 Caught by the River x Elmley: Think Piece with Rob St John - 'Are You Lost?' full 3cfb420d-12a2-41a3-968d-767b0d174135 https://share.transistor.fm/s/34b3a48c Rob St John and Tallulah Brennan discuss Rob’s recent project Are You Lost?, and what happens when artists connect with community in a meaningful way.

Are You Lost? Community and Nature in the Forest of Bowland and Beyond. Rob is an artist and writer based in rural Lancashire. His practice is focused on the blurrings of nature and culture in contemporary landscapes. He works primarily across installation, sound, moving image and text. His work, usually based on slow periods of fieldwork and socially-engaged practice, has been shown/heard at Tate Modern, Victoria and Albert Museum, The Barbican, The British Museum, The National Gallery, Tramway Glasgow, The Royal Geographical Society, Edinburgh Festival Fringe, The British Textile Biennial, and many others. He has variously produced, edited and contributed to numerous publications, both artistic and academic.

Set within the vast, open landscape of Elmley Nature Reserve, Caught by the River: Weekend at Elmley brings together some of the most distinctive voices in writing, music and sound. These recordings explore the deep connections between creativity, environment and experience.

]]> Rob St John and Tallulah Brennan discuss Rob’s recent project Are You Lost?, and what happens when artists connect with community in a meaningful way.

Are You Lost? Community and Nature in the Forest of Bowland and Beyond. Rob is an artist and writer based in rural Lancashire. His practice is focused on the blurrings of nature and culture in contemporary landscapes. He works primarily across installation, sound, moving image and text. His work, usually based on slow periods of fieldwork and socially-engaged practice, has been shown/heard at Tate Modern, Victoria and Albert Museum, The Barbican, The British Museum, The National Gallery, Tramway Glasgow, The Royal Geographical Society, Edinburgh Festival Fringe, The British Textile Biennial, and many others. He has variously produced, edited and contributed to numerous publications, both artistic and academic.

Set within the vast, open landscape of Elmley Nature Reserve, Caught by the River: Weekend at Elmley brings together some of the most distinctive voices in writing, music and sound. These recordings explore the deep connections between creativity, environment and experience.

]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:36:23 +0100 Elmley Soundscape Elmley Soundscape 2399 Rob St John and Tallulah Brennan discuss Rob’s recent project Are You Lost?, and what happens when artists connect with community in a meaningful way.

Are You Lost? Community and Nature in the Forest of Bowland and Beyond. Rob is an artist and writer based in rural Lancashire. His practice is focused on the blurrings of nature and culture in contemporary landscapes. He works primarily across installation, sound, moving image and text. His work, usually based on slow periods of fieldwork and socially-engaged practice, has been shown/heard at Tate Modern, Victoria and Albert Museum, The Barbican, The British Museum, The National Gallery, Tramway Glasgow, The Royal Geographical Society, Edinburgh Festival Fringe, The British Textile Biennial, and many others. He has variously produced, edited and contributed to numerous publications, both artistic and academic.

Set within the vast, open landscape of Elmley Nature Reserve, Caught by the River: Weekend at Elmley brings together some of the most distinctive voices in writing, music and sound. These recordings explore the deep connections between creativity, environment and experience.

]]> Nature, Wellness, Literature, Arts, Landscape, Birdlife, Waders, Migratory species, Aquatic life, Insects & pollinators, Native species, Wildlife behaviour, Sustainable land management, Environmental storytelling, Alternative perspectives, Slow listening, Nature immersion, Soundscape, Ambient nature sounds, Field recordings, Marsh acoustics, Birdsong, Curlew calls, Marsh harrier, Underwater sounds, Listening to nature, Wetland ecology, Marshland, Nature reserve, Biodiversity, Habitat restoration, Wild landscapes, Natural rhythms, Seasonal change, Rewilding, Conservation No Caught by the River x Elmley: Music by Lamine - 'Plants Can Dance' 1 1 4 4 Caught by the River x Elmley: Music by Lamine - 'Plants Can Dance' full 549f4486-c6b8-4ca1-9359-20f759d90933 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ea83a55e Lamine — plant shop owner, and one half of plant and fungi biosonification duo Plants Can Dance — demonstrates how music can be made from plants’ biorhythms, using specimens collected from the Elmley site.

Set within the vast, open landscape of Elmley Nature Reserve, Caught by the River: Weekend at Elmley brings together some of the most distinctive voices in writing, music and sound. These recordings explore the deep connections between creativity, environment and experience.

]]> Lamine — plant shop owner, and one half of plant and fungi biosonification duo Plants Can Dance — demonstrates how music can be made from plants’ biorhythms, using specimens collected from the Elmley site.

Set within the vast, open landscape of Elmley Nature Reserve, Caught by the River: Weekend at Elmley brings together some of the most distinctive voices in writing, music and sound. These recordings explore the deep connections between creativity, environment and experience.

]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:47:02 +0100 Elmley Soundscape Elmley Soundscape 2228 Lamine — plant shop owner, and one half of plant and fungi biosonification duo Plants Can Dance — demonstrates how music can be made from plants’ biorhythms, using specimens collected from the Elmley site.

Set within the vast, open landscape of Elmley Nature Reserve, Caught by the River: Weekend at Elmley brings together some of the most distinctive voices in writing, music and sound. These recordings explore the deep connections between creativity, environment and experience.

]]> Nature, Wellness, Literature, Arts, Landscape, Birdlife, Waders, Migratory species, Aquatic life, Insects & pollinators, Native species, Wildlife behaviour, Sustainable land management, Environmental storytelling, Alternative perspectives, Slow listening, Nature immersion, Soundscape, Ambient nature sounds, Field recordings, Marsh acoustics, Birdsong, Curlew calls, Marsh harrier, Underwater sounds, Listening to nature, Wetland ecology, Marshland, Nature reserve, Biodiversity, Habitat restoration, Wild landscapes, Natural rhythms, Seasonal change, Rewilding, Conservation No Caught by the River x Elmley: Think Piece with Horatio Clare - 'We Came By Sea' 1 1 5 5 Caught by the River x Elmley: Think Piece with Horatio Clare - 'We Came By Sea' full 2eabdf5f-be2f-401d-8509-14aca44f7c64 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2bfb99a5 Off the back of his recent book We Came By Sea (Little Toller, 2025), Horatio Clare and Tallulah discuss human and humane approaches to people caught up in the ‘small boats’ crisis.

We Came By Sea: Horatio Clare in conversation with Tallulah Brennan.  Horatio is a Welsh writer and broadcaster. His acclaimed memoirs, travel and children’s books include Running for the Hills (Somerset Maugham Award), A Single Swallow, Down to the Sea in Ships (Stanford Dolman Award), and Aubrey and the Terrible Yoot (Branford Boase Award), and the ‘game-changing’ Heavy Light – Daily Telegraph. Horatio presents Is Psychiatry Working? on BBC Radio 4 and writes regularly for the international press. He also delivers training to NHS intervention teams and lectures in non-fiction at the University of Manchester.

Set within the vast, open landscape of Elmley Nature Reserve, Caught by the River: Weekend at Elmley brings together some of the most distinctive voices in writing, music and sound. These recordings explore the deep connections between creativity, environment and experience.

]]> Off the back of his recent book We Came By Sea (Little Toller, 2025), Horatio Clare and Tallulah discuss human and humane approaches to people caught up in the ‘small boats’ crisis.

We Came By Sea: Horatio Clare in conversation with Tallulah Brennan.  Horatio is a Welsh writer and broadcaster. His acclaimed memoirs, travel and children’s books include Running for the Hills (Somerset Maugham Award), A Single Swallow, Down to the Sea in Ships (Stanford Dolman Award), and Aubrey and the Terrible Yoot (Branford Boase Award), and the ‘game-changing’ Heavy Light – Daily Telegraph. Horatio presents Is Psychiatry Working? on BBC Radio 4 and writes regularly for the international press. He also delivers training to NHS intervention teams and lectures in non-fiction at the University of Manchester.

Set within the vast, open landscape of Elmley Nature Reserve, Caught by the River: Weekend at Elmley brings together some of the most distinctive voices in writing, music and sound. These recordings explore the deep connections between creativity, environment and experience.

]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:29:53 +0100 Elmley Soundscape Elmley Soundscape 2175 Off the back of his recent book We Came By Sea (Little Toller, 2025), Horatio Clare and Tallulah discuss human and humane approaches to people caught up in the ‘small boats’ crisis.

We Came By Sea: Horatio Clare in conversation with Tallulah Brennan.  Horatio is a Welsh writer and broadcaster. His acclaimed memoirs, travel and children’s books include Running for the Hills (Somerset Maugham Award), A Single Swallow, Down to the Sea in Ships (Stanford Dolman Award), and Aubrey and the Terrible Yoot (Branford Boase Award), and the ‘game-changing’ Heavy Light – Daily Telegraph. Horatio presents Is Psychiatry Working? on BBC Radio 4 and writes regularly for the international press. He also delivers training to NHS intervention teams and lectures in non-fiction at the University of Manchester.

Set within the vast, open landscape of Elmley Nature Reserve, Caught by the River: Weekend at Elmley brings together some of the most distinctive voices in writing, music and sound. These recordings explore the deep connections between creativity, environment and experience.

]]> Nature, Wellness, Literature, Arts, Landscape, Birdlife, Waders, Migratory species, Aquatic life, Insects & pollinators, Native species, Wildlife behaviour, Sustainable land management, Environmental storytelling, Alternative perspectives, Slow listening, Nature immersion, Soundscape, Ambient nature sounds, Field recordings, Marsh acoustics, Birdsong, Curlew calls, Marsh harrier, Underwater sounds, Listening to nature, Wetland ecology, Marshland, Nature reserve, Biodiversity, Habitat restoration, Wild landscapes, Natural rhythms, Seasonal change, Rewilding, Conservation No Caught by the River x Elmley (Full Episode): A Weekend Celebration of Art, Music & Nature 1 1 1 1 Caught by the River x Elmley (Full Episode): A Weekend Celebration of Art, Music & Nature full ce1eccad-5f3d-466f-a6b8-0e9f05d4f18b https://share.transistor.fm/s/40df1bdd Set within the vast, open landscape of Elmley Nature Reserve, Caught by the River: Weekend at Elmley brings together some of the most distinctive voices in writing, music and sound.

These recordings explore the deep connections between creativity, environment and experience.

A special weekend at Elmley brought together music, literature, and nature. Friday featured Clémentine March and a headline set from Modern Nature, while Saturday shared conversations with writers including Horatio Clare and Zakia Sewell, followed by live music spanning ambient, experimental, and DJ sets. Alongside performances, the event included workshops, film screenings, guided tours, and opportunities to explore the reserve’s wildlife and landscapes. Listen to the podcast to hear conversations with Horatio Clare and Zakia Sewell.

]]> Set within the vast, open landscape of Elmley Nature Reserve, Caught by the River: Weekend at Elmley brings together some of the most distinctive voices in writing, music and sound.

These recordings explore the deep connections between creativity, environment and experience.

A special weekend at Elmley brought together music, literature, and nature. Friday featured Clémentine March and a headline set from Modern Nature, while Saturday shared conversations with writers including Horatio Clare and Zakia Sewell, followed by live music spanning ambient, experimental, and DJ sets. Alongside performances, the event included workshops, film screenings, guided tours, and opportunities to explore the reserve’s wildlife and landscapes. Listen to the podcast to hear conversations with Horatio Clare and Zakia Sewell.

]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:00:18 +0100 Elmley Soundscape Elmley Soundscape 2352 Set within the vast, open landscape of Elmley Nature Reserve, Caught by the River: Weekend at Elmley brings together some of the most distinctive voices in writing, music and sound.

These recordings explore the deep connections between creativity, environment and experience.

A special weekend at Elmley brought together music, literature, and nature. Friday featured Clémentine March and a headline set from Modern Nature, while Saturday shared conversations with writers including Horatio Clare and Zakia Sewell, followed by live music spanning ambient, experimental, and DJ sets. Alongside performances, the event included workshops, film screenings, guided tours, and opportunities to explore the reserve’s wildlife and landscapes. Listen to the podcast to hear conversations with Horatio Clare and Zakia Sewell.

]]> Nature, Wellness, Literature, Arts, Landscape, Birdlife, Waders, Migratory species, Aquatic life, Insects & pollinators, Native species, Wildlife behaviour, Sustainable land management, Environmental storytelling, Alternative perspectives, Slow listening, Nature immersion, Soundscape, Ambient nature sounds, Field recordings, Marsh acoustics, Birdsong, Curlew calls, Marsh harrier, Underwater sounds, Listening to nature, Wetland ecology, Marshland, Nature reserve, Biodiversity, Habitat restoration, Wild landscapes, Natural rhythms, Seasonal change, Rewilding, Conservation No Writers' Response to the Landscape (Full Episode): Roundtable Talks - ‘Change & Recovery’ 2 2 7 7 Writers' Response to the Landscape (Full Episode): Roundtable Talks - ‘Change & Recovery’ full 7c72985e-f16b-46e8-8178-0aad7ece7df5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/baf3143e Writers, Brian Dillon, Sue Stuart-Smith and Noreen Masud spend time on the reserve and reflect on the landscape, geography and location of Elmley not only as something exterior but also on the interior experience of inhabiting the marshland. Chaired by Tom Morton

*Tom Morton is a writer and curator based in Cambridge, UK. He is a frequent contributor to frieze and ArtReview, among other titles. In Summer 2026 he will curate the group exhibition 'You Must Change Your Life' at Grimm, New York.

]]> Writers, Brian Dillon, Sue Stuart-Smith and Noreen Masud spend time on the reserve and reflect on the landscape, geography and location of Elmley not only as something exterior but also on the interior experience of inhabiting the marshland. Chaired by Tom Morton

*Tom Morton is a writer and curator based in Cambridge, UK. He is a frequent contributor to frieze and ArtReview, among other titles. In Summer 2026 he will curate the group exhibition 'You Must Change Your Life' at Grimm, New York.

]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:57:08 +0100 Elmley Soundscape Elmley Soundscape 2439 Writers, Brian Dillon, Sue Stuart-Smith and Noreen Masud spend time on the reserve and reflect on the landscape, geography and location of Elmley not only as something exterior but also on the interior experience of inhabiting the marshland. Chaired by Tom Morton

*Tom Morton is a writer and curator based in Cambridge, UK. He is a frequent contributor to frieze and ArtReview, among other titles. In Summer 2026 he will curate the group exhibition 'You Must Change Your Life' at Grimm, New York.

]]> Nature, Wellness, Literature, Arts, Landscape, Birdlife, Waders, Migratory species, Aquatic life, Insects & pollinators, Native species, Wildlife behaviour, Sustainable land management, Environmental storytelling, Alternative perspectives, Slow listening, Nature immersion, Soundscape, Ambient nature sounds, Field recordings, Marsh acoustics, Birdsong, Curlew calls, Marsh harrier, Underwater sounds, Listening to nature, Wetland ecology, Marshland, Nature reserve, Biodiversity, Habitat restoration, Wild landscapes, Natural rhythms, Seasonal change, Rewilding, Conservation No Writers' Response to the Landscape (Introduction): The human experience of nature and change 2 2 3 3 Writers' Response to the Landscape (Introduction): The human experience of nature and change full 9a6a0fde-6acf-47c3-8f4c-56a8e05bc3f3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ad233dc9 Introduction to the Writer's Roundtable discussion 'Porous Borders' in which Sue Stuart-Smith, Brian Dillon and Noreen Masud explore themes relating to landscape and the human experience of nature and change. Chaired by Tom Morton.

]]> Introduction to the Writer's Roundtable discussion 'Porous Borders' in which Sue Stuart-Smith, Brian Dillon and Noreen Masud explore themes relating to landscape and the human experience of nature and change. Chaired by Tom Morton.

]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:55:58 +0100 Elmley Soundscape Elmley Soundscape 205 Introduction to the Writer's Roundtable discussion 'Porous Borders' in which Sue Stuart-Smith, Brian Dillon and Noreen Masud explore themes relating to landscape and the human experience of nature and change. Chaired by Tom Morton.

]]> Nature, Wellness, Literature, Arts, Landscape, Birdlife, Waders, Migratory species, Aquatic life, Insects & pollinators, Native species, Wildlife behaviour, Sustainable land management, Environmental storytelling, Alternative perspectives, Slow listening, Nature immersion, Soundscape, Ambient nature sounds, Field recordings, Marsh acoustics, Birdsong, Curlew calls, Marsh harrier, Underwater sounds, Listening to nature, Wetland ecology, Marshland, Nature reserve, Biodiversity, Habitat restoration, Wild landscapes, Natural rhythms, Seasonal change, Rewilding, Conservation No