- Friday 26 September
Immersive concert experiences are often described as specific, emotionally moving, dynamic, and complex – qualities that require experimental and interdisciplinary methods to be meaningfully understood.
In this talk, Lars Tirsbæk and Birgitte Folmann explore the immersive and engaging potential of live concerts through the lens of the Heilung performance at Roskilde Festival. Drawing on anthropological fieldwork and insights into the technical systems that supported the experience, we discuss how a deeper understanding of immersion can inform both artistic and technological development to enhance future audience experiences.
Lars and Birgitte represent Sonic College’s unique combination of technical expertise and anthropological research. While Lars brings together creative insight and deep technical understanding, Birgitte contributes a strong perspective on how sound shapes human experience and interaction with space and technology. Together, they form a powerful team that bridges technology, creativity, and research-based understanding—ideally positioned to inspire attendees to explore sound and human experience through an interdisciplinary lens.
Participants
- Lars Tirsbæk, Head of Studies, Sonic College
- Birgitte Folmann, Ph.D. Reader & Head of Research, Sonic College
This session is presented by Sonic College and University College Syddanmark