CONF: Hearing the Virtual Cue, Online 12–13 Jun 2025

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Registration Open - Hearing the Virtual Cue: An Online Conference on Theme Park Music and Sound
June 12–13, 2025
https://www.themeparkmusicandsound.org/

Registration free.

Programme Details: https://themeparkmusicandsound.org/2025-conference-programme/
Registration: https://forms.gle/nVgzoAbJPbWsrd9R9

Music and sound are critical elements for shaping the theme park experience. The burgeoning field of scholarship in this area has forged a path for further study of the musical materials and sonic qualities of themed experiences, including sonic/musical design in theme park attractions and spaces, music of live themed entertainment, and music and sound in virtual themed happenings.

This two-day, virtual conference (to be held in a synchronous format) features research talks and demonstrations about the music and sound of themed experiences, with a particular focus on theme parks. We encourage colleagues from any academic or professional background to attend and participate.

The conference will include a keynote talk from audiovisual artist Luke Nickel, titled ‘No Limits: Roller Coaster Simulator as Score and Instrument’. Nickel’s work frequently involves drawing on, designing, and responding to roller coasters.
https://lukenickel.com/projects/

Organizers:
Carissa Baker (University of Central Florida)
Tim Summers (Royal Holloway University of London)
William Ayers (University of Central Florida)