Historic England is working with the National Trust and Sound UK to launch a series of sound walks in six high streets across England for Heritage Open Days, 10-19 September 2021. We are looking to commission a talented creative writer with a background in accessibility or experience in creative subtitling to respond to the six high street sound walks in written word.
This will provide an accessible alternative for people to experience the Sound Walks who are unable to access the high street, or who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Through six creative written interpretations or ‘enhanced transcripts,’ we aim to evoke the atmosphere and immersive nature of each individual sound walk for deaf and hard of hearing people to enjoy. The enhanced transcripts will ensure the sound walks are as accessible as possible as 1 in 7 people will experience hearing loss in their life time.
Each sound walk will be a distinctive, immersive soundscape to take listeners on a journey of discovery of their High Street. They will bring hidden histories and stories to life, helping people to see their high street in a new light. Listeners will take a self-guided route, supported by an illustrated map created by artists for each place. The walks will encourage people to slow down, pause and reflect, and to experience their environment in a new way.
We will be considering proposals below £5,000 ex. VAT.
Please contact culturalprogramme@historicengland.org.uk for full brief
Deadline: 2nd August 2021