EarthSonic Local Online Programme
Welcome! On this page you will find some useful things for your participation in the EarthSonic Local Online Programme. This includes links to resources such as the Padlet; the session slides; and facilitator information, as well as practical information such as the Zoom session links.
If you require any additional access support other than that outlined in your application, please contact roz@inplaceofwar.net
Schedule
Please see the session schedule below and please note that the full programme consists of 3 sessions. You will have signed up to a specific date & time option for sessions 2 and 3 so please make sure you join the correct session. There is only one option for session 1, so everyone will take part in the same session. You will also have been sent a calendar invite containing the Zoom link.
SESSION 1 WEBINAR: Environment and Music Activism
Monday 16th March 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Join the session via the Zoom link here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81438348990
SESSION 2(A) WORKSHOP: Recording Sounds for Archives
Thursday 19th March 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Join the session via the Zoom link here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89714956234
SESSION 2(B) WORKSHOP: Recording Sounds for Archives
Monday 23rd March 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Join the session via the Zoom link here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81471212890
SESSION 3(A) WORKSHOP: Music Making with Archive & Recorded Sounds
Wednesday 25th March 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Join the session via the Zoom link here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82720308033
SESSION 3(B) WORKSHOP: Music Making with Archive & Recorded Sounds
Thursday 26th March 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Join the session via the Zoom link here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85332915094
Resources
The slides for each session will soon be accessible by clicking on the thumbnails below. Please note you do not need to look at these prior to joining the session, but we will make them available for accessibility purposes, should people like to view them in advance. You can also access the Padlet of resources by clicking on the button below.
The Padlet contains links and resources for all 3 sessions, with everything in one place. We may continue to add to it throughout programme delivery.
Submitting Sounds to the Archive
The EarthSonic Sounds Archive documents the sounds of earth and climate change, recorded by scientists, nature sound recordists, indigenous communities, and many others around the world. Our curated Sound Banks offer a window into the archive.
You can submit your own sounds to our archive, using the button opposite, or download our freely available sounds collection!
Visit the EarthSonic Archive page for more information: www.earthsonic.org/sounds-archive
Submitting Tracks for the Album
Submission of tracks deadline - midnight on April 29th 2026
You are invited to submit a track for consideration, by filling out the online form accessed via the button opposite. This can be your own track or a collaborative track.
The final album will be released later this year via the EarthSonic Label.
For any queries contact roz@inplaceofwar.net
Partner Venues
The venues listed opposite are programme partners. They were each donated an equipment pack from Roland consisting of the items listed below. If you are located near to one of the partner venues you are welcome to borrow this equipment. Please contact roz@inplaceofwar.net to organise.
Facilitator Info
The lead facilitator for the sessions is Dan Baxter. Dan is a session musician, composer, scratch DJ, workshop tutor, and member of the Manchester-based band Fingathing. After placing 3rd in the 1997 UK DMC Mixing Championships, Dan - also known as Peter Parker - was invited to join Grand Central Records, becoming a touring member of Rae & Christian before forming Fingathing with illustrator Chris Drury and double-bass maestro Sneaky. The trio quickly became one of the most original and distinctive acts on the scene, releasing three critically acclaimed LPs and building a devoted global following through relentless touring and unforgettable live shows.
Fingathing later signed to Ninja Tune, dropping additional releases including their cult cover of Apache. After a brief hiatus in 2007/08 to explore individual creative projects, the group reunited, returning to the stage with new music and artwork. Their comeback EP, Return of the Thing, arrived in 2013 via Kudos Records, who continue to distribute their catalogue.
Beyond Fingathing, Dan collaborated with blues/folk artist Jesca Hoop as part of her live band, performing MPC drums and co-creating a cover of “I Feel Love,” released on Tru Thoughts Records. Dan and Sneaky also developed the club-focused “Fingathing BareBones Soundsystem,” blending live double bass with turntable-driven DJ energy built for the dancefloor. Most recently, Dan has expanded into composition alongside Sneaky, writing for Audio Network.
