Skylark Spring Symposium

Skylark FM is an experimental, algorithmic radio station that gives voice to the Dartmoor landscape. An ever-changing and continuous broadcast weaves together oral histories, new music, and live audio streams from people, animals, plants and weather, into an endless and evolving song.

As our National Park turns 75 this year, join us for the Spring Equinox on the beautiful Parke Estate near to Bovey Tracey to ask 'What kinds of stories do we want to tell about Dartmoor?' Presentations, workshops and panel discussions will invite you to listen, write and record your own contributions for the airwaves.

Speakers include artist and founder Lucinda Guy, who will talk about her PhD research and the process of devising a new kind of broadcasting for the context of a National Park. She will be joined by poets Lucy Lepchani and Kerry Priest, ornithologist Tony Whitehead, traditional music collector Sam Richards, and artist and Skylark director Josie Cockram.

This event is free of charge. Lunch is provided with a contribution towards costs on booking. All ages are welcome, though indoor and outdoor activities are aimed at adults.

Thanks to Dartmoor National Park Authority for supporting this event and the work of Skylark.