Sownd Affects

@sowndaffects

We are changing the way we experience noise and sound where we live, work and socialise.
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Last night at @vortexjazzclub , the incredible @georgecrottycello & @texdrums filled the room with atmospheric jazz in a beautifully intimate audio-inclusive performance. At the end of the show, our friends @flareaudio gifted every guest a pair of Calmer - helping the noise-sensitive navigate daily life and London’s busy streets with a little more ease. Now there’s just one more gig left of Hearing Wellness Week… and this one is deeply personal. Sunday at @sjq_dalston 🎶 @sophie.wright.songs + @mradambeattie Plus a guest performance from our co-founder Emma, dedicated to her partner (and fellow co-founder’s) who didnt let sudden hearing loss defeat him and instead chose to make life better for all others who face his daily challenges when noise excludes and steals connection. We look forward to seeing you there, complimentary @flareaudio Calmer in hand ! Link in bio
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What an amazing kick off to our Hearing Wellness Week 2026 audio inclusive gig programme. Captured, last night @paperdresslive . @caleb_kunle and @thorp___ performed beautifully and you could literally feel the joy in the room. If you’re curious to experience a new way of live music - same energy and vibe but less ‘noise’ , more sound and connection - check out our two remaining audio inclusive gigs this week @vortexjazzclub Thur 5th March and @sjq_dalston Sun 8th March . Link to book in bio.
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Happy #WorldHearingDay! Hearing Wellness Week is finally here and delighted to see it featured in @secret.london round up of best things to do in London this month. There are still tickets available to book for this week. We've got our audio inclusive gig at @paperdresslive this evening, ft @thorp___ and @caleb_kunle ; Vortex on Thursday with @georgecrottycello and @sjq_dalston with @sophie.wright.songs and @mradambeattie on Sunday. We've also got a Hackney Quiet Guided Walk with @footwayslondon and a virtual Sonic Seasoning with Professor Charles Spence who worked with Heston Blumenthal to develop the menu at The Fat Duck, both taking place on Saturday. We're celebrating #WorldHearingDay by offering all our experiences for free - just follow the link to book in bio and use code RV2ZSL at checkout. 💛
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🎧✨ Paper Dress Vintage Unplugged - Hearing Wellness Week special! Join us this Tuesday as we take part in a week of events for anyone who’s sensitive to noise, hosting performances from the wonderful @caleb_kunle & @thorp___ ⁠ ⁠ This audio-inclusive performance in collaboration with @sowndaffects , has been thoughtfully curated for all with noise sensitivity, offering the joy and energy of live music in a comfortable, welcoming environment. An enhanced experience for everyone that allows the audience to truly connect with the music.⁠ ⁠ If you get overwhelmed in noisy restaurants, avoid live music because you’re worried it’s going to be too loud, or hate taking the tube because of the noise levels, the Hearing Wellness Week programme will have something for you!⁠ ⁠ Tickets for PDV Unplugged on DICE and more info available via Sownd Affects - spread the word 🎟
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Tomorrow i’ll be bound for @paperdresslive in Hackney to open up the eve hosted by @sowndaffects as part of Hearing Wellness Week 💫 I hope I can provide a brief musical breather for anyone in need of one, especially at the moment. Tickets are still available and a reminder that this will be a completely unplugged and relaxed performance. I hope to see you there! This is the opening verse to a new song i’ve been working on 💫
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Join us this Saturday for a quiet guided walk in Hackney 👣🌿 As part of Hearing Wellness Week, we’re partnering with @sowndaffects — the organisation championing audio-inclusive spaces and better sound design for everyday life. On 7 March at 2pm, we’re leading a calm, thoughtfully designed route through Hackney. Footways chooses routes differently. While transport algorithms prioritise speed, we prioritise quieter backstreets and greener paths — routes that are more comfortable for people who are hard of hearing, neurodivergent, or sensitive to noise. Because accessibility includes sound. 🎟 Book via the link in bio Less noise. Better walking. #QuietCity #LondonWalks #InclusiveDesign #Neurodiversity
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We’re hosting a week of events in London (both online and in-person) this March for anyone who’s sensitive to noise. That’s 1 in 3 of the population, including those who are hard of hearing, neurodivergent, over 55, or living with conditions such as tinnitus and hyperacusis. If you get overwhelmed in noisy restaurants, avoid live music because you’re worried it’s going to be too loud, or hate taking the tube because of the noise levels, the Hearing Wellness Week programme will have something for you. @quietcommunities @hiddenhearinguk @rnid_uk @htw_foundation @connevanslimited @121captions @healthyhearinguk @inclusionlondon
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@vortexjazzclub & @sowndaffects presents: George Crotty Trio ft. Mikele Montolli & Adam Texeira Thurs 5 March 7.45pm Link in bio 🎻 George Crotty has forged his own exciting vocabulary pushing the boundaries of the cello. Versed in many styles, his inquisitive eclecticism draws on diverse influences within jazz and global music including post-bop, modal jazz, Indian Raga, and Arabic Maqam. Crotty’s modernist genre-bending is heavily influenced by his hometown of Toronto’s vibrant pluralism. @texdrums is a drummer/percussionist from Toronto, Canada. His extensive experience in jazz and world music have led to many opportunities to travel the globe performing and studying music from different traditional cultures. Adam continues to develop these rhythmic vocabularies in his unique approach to the drum kit and performance. @mikeletollibass has has built a robust musical vocabulary based on Afro American tradition fused with classical training and experimental form-free music. He has performed and recorded with Sun Ra Arkestra, Knoel Scott, Marshall Allen, Julie Dexter, Heidi Vogel, Don Menza, “Seeds of Creation,” Amira Kheir, “Pataruco,” De’Sean Jones, Lami Istrefi and Vladimir Kostadinovic.
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Another gig announcement ! This one is special because I was invited by @sowndaffects to play as part of their hearing inclusivity in music festival. When I was a child my mum lost total hearing in one ear overnight and it profoundly changed her relationship to live music. I’m always thinking about how to make my gigs more accessible for her and I’m glad that @sowndaffects are too! The 8th March sees me and @mradambeattie play acoustic sets in the sound treated space of @sjq_dalston it’s gonna be a beautiful night 🌙🤍
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Delighted to have been invited to perform for #hearingwellnessweek by @sowndaffects at @sjq_dalston ! I will be playing completely unplugged! The second slide is from the last time I played a show at this lovely venue! The brilliant @sophie.wright.songs is also on the bill! #singersongwriter #folkmusic #scottishmusic
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Lucidica is happy to join forces with @sowndaffects for Hearing Wellness Week 2026! On March 3rd, we are hosting an exciting business workshop at Brickfields @workspacegroup . Only 3 spots remaining, so make sure you register for the event at the link in bio! Sownd Affects is kindly offering complimentary access to any other events during Hearing Wellness Week! Use code RV2ZSL when booking your tickets. (Excludes the Vortex Jazz Club) #hearingwellnessweek
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Today is the last call for a totally different kind of night in… Ever wondered why chocolate tastes sweeter with classical music and more bitter with rock? 👀 On 7th March we’re hosting a virtual workshop where you can experience it for yourself - a live, interactive food & sound workshop that will completely change how you think about taste. 🍫 Curated tasting samples delivered to your door 🎶 Live experiments exploring how sound transforms flavour 🧠 Science-backed insights you’ll be talking about long after Today is your last chance to grab tickets - don’t miss out. Book now via the link in bio 🔗 #HearingWellnessWeek #AudioInclusivity #VirtualEvent
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