Self-described as an ‘ode to Redruth and its people’, the theme of the festival was ‘change’ – an apparent nod to Redruth’s growing status as a creative hub after years of its economic security and identity being tied to that of Cornish mining: thriving in the 18th and early 19th century but waning over the latter part of the 19th and 20th century. Three works in particular drew on this industrial history, focusing especially on its acoustic impact on the town; Core, Spill, and CLUSTER excavated the tangled strata in Redruth’s aural landscape, exploring how generations of industry and domesticity have fed into the town’s daily polyrhythms.

The #2 issue of Boulderdash – a new zine for ‘enthusiasts of stones, drones & noise’ – featured an article about the a selection of sound pieces from Flamm 2023, written by artist and podcaster Anna Harris.

You can reach the full article here. And purchase the Zine here.