A Sound Map of the River Clyde 2026 - Workshop with Action Pyramid ( (open to 16 - 25 year olds only)

A Sound Map of the River Clyde is a community-focused music project initiated by composer Annea Lockwood in collaboration with Counterflows Music Festival. The project is led by sound artist and musician Tom Fisher (Action Pyramid) alongside producer Emmie McLuskey.

Running throughout 2026–27, the project will culminate in a new composition tracing the River Clyde from its source in the Southern Uplands, South Lanarkshire, to its mouth at the Firth of Clyde.

Working with people and communities who live, work, or have a close relationship with the river, the project will create an aural portrait of the Clyde through field recordings gathered along its length. The finished work will be presented as a sound installation at Counterflows Music Festival 2027 (1–4 April).

New to Field Recording?

Whether you're completely new to field recording or just need a refresher, join one of our free summer workshops led by Tom Fisher and Counterflows.

Open to everyone, the workshops cover:

Using field recording equipment Listening and recording techniques on location How to contribute recordings to the project They're also a chance to meet others interested in sound, listening, and the River Clyde.

Choosing a Workshop

No previous experience is required—just curiosity and an interest in rivers.

Each workshop visits a different location and offers a different experience. Some include a playback session, while others involve longer walking routes. Please read each description to find the workshop that best suits you.

Sunday 20 September, 10:00am–5:30pm

GLOSS 5 Florence Street, Gorbals, Glasgow G5 0YX

Travel between locations on this day will involve some walking, but it won't be strenuous.

We'll begin at GLOSS with an introduction to the project and the recording equipment before travelling to a nearby area for a field recording session. We'll then return to GLOSS to listen back to and discuss the recordings together.

Travel expenses and lunch are provided. Please bring waterproof clothing (weather permitting) and anything else you may need for working outdoors.

Open to those aged 16-25* run in partnership with Music Space.

*Our activity is for people aged up to 30 if they are:

Disabled, including those with a long-term illness, neurodiverse people and anyone else who would identify with the social model of disability.

Care experienced, and/or have been a young carer (including those with children or those who have cared for/are caring for someone with a long-term illness or disability).

Please contact [email protected] if you would like to discuss any of this further, or if you have any questions.