Listen to the Wild: Nature’s Soundscape and the Evolution of Listening - Presentation @ Castlemaine Library

Bioacoustic researcher and Newstead local Andrew Skeoch presents a fascinating sonic journey at Castlemaine Library on Thursday 5 November.

Andrew considers how nature – through birdsong, animal calls, insect and frog choruses – uses sound to communicate, survive and adapt, and discusses how music has evolved our species. His intriguing conclusions are supported by audio recordings made in wild habitats around the world over the last 20 years.

Library Programs Officer at Castlemaine Library, Jess Saunders, says this special event will appeal to many people in the community, from birdsong enthusiasts to musicians, scientists and nature lovers alike.

“Andrew is a very engaging speaker and incredibly knowledgable in his field. Many people will already be familiar with Andrew’s nature recordings, and I am sure he will have you appreciating music from an entirely fresh perspective.

Andrew is back by popular demand – his presentation here in April drew an audience of 220 people, who travelled from far and wide to come. This presentation contains all new material, from research and recordings from wild places, and is certain to be very popular again, so make sure you book early!”

A Q&A will follow, and Andrew’s sound recordings will be for sale after the presentation.

Listen to the Wild is on at Castlemaine Library at 6pm, on Thursday 5 November. Light refreshments will be provided. The event is free, but places are limited, so please visit the Goldfields Library website www.ncgrl.vic.gov.au to reserve a place.