On Sunday, May 18, 2025, the »Lendhafen« will be transformed into an acoustic experience centre. Together with the »Institute of Design & Communication« at FH JOANNEUM and the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz, »Soundlab« puts the focus on active listening. The event will be hosted by Astrid Drechsler & Wolfgang Kühnelt.

A programme that demands to be heard

From 10.00 to 19.00, visitors can look forward to a diverse programme of audio plays, podcasts and live performances – with exciting guests and exclusive insights into the world of audio art.

The »Lendhafen« provides the perfect setting to attract spontaneous listeners, as admission is free and guests are welcome to come and go as they please. Food and drinks will be available at »Speis am Lendhafen«.

»Soundlab« invites you to immerse yourself in new sonic worlds and discover audio art in all its facets.

Programme schedule

• 10.00: Opening
• 10.10: Short audio plays, Ö1
  Guest: Orhan Kipcak
• 11.00 — 11.15: Break
• 11.15: Podcast »Foster Parents – Life Stories«
• 11.30: Caritas audio guide
  Guest: Bernhard Sundl
• 12.00 — 13.00: Break
• 13.00: ACB Stories – Podcast insights
  Guest: Denis Hürter
• 14.30 — 14.45: Break
• 14.45: Ö1 radio play »Demeter and the Light«
  Guest: Peter Kaizar, Magda Woitzuck & Elisabeth Zimmermann
• 16.15 — 16.30: Break
• 16.30: Radio Helsinki – »Sound as Resistance: Acoustic Uprisings and Silent Revolt«
  Guest: Lilly Jagl
• 17.30 — 17.45: Break
• 17.45: Live audio play Difference:ism – hosted by Alois Sontacci & Daniel Fabry
  written and performed by: Hanna Albrecht, Anna Semmelrath, Mahtab Jafarzadeh-Miandehi and Franciso Sylla