Ever wondered what the abundant reefs around Tasmania sound like? Emily Sheppard has been recording underwater sounds of the Great Southern Reef for the past few years. She will bring her hydrophone recordings for us to listen to and learn about the sounds made. Snapping shrimp tend to dominate the soundscape of healthy reef environments.

Emily will share recordings of work she has created with hydrophone recordings and violin, providing a taster of what is possible. Then, in small groups of 3-4, we will improvise sound and music in response to the recordings, and with the recordings. We will chat together about what each group attempted to do, and what the listeners noticed about the sound data and music during the improvisations.

A second workshop will be held on Friday, Nov. 6, as part of The World’s Smallest Improvised Music Festival, followed by World’s Smallest Improvised Music festival Opening Night at 6pm featuring a performance by Emily. Saturday, Nov 7, join Emily for an artist talk at 12pm.

$10 for 1 workshop or both.

*There’s free parking in Paterson Street car park from 3:30-5:30

Free for All is on today. All welcome, no experience necessary.

NO Free for All today. LIMA board invite all members to the AGM, to be followed by a general meeting including updates on the World’s Smallest Improvised Music Festival 2026. New members are welcome to join. Please email info@limatas for a copy of the AGM agenda in advance of the meeting.

It’s the World’s Smallest Improvised Music festival. Right here in Launceston! Performances and workshops, Science+Music, Emily Sheppard, Jazz at The Royal Oak, Number Junky, Sunday Jazz Jam at Saint John Bar.

Tickets available soon.

Ever wondered what the abundant reefs around Tasmania sound like? Emily Sheppard has been recording underwater sounds of the Great Southern Reef for the past few years. She will bring her hydrophone recordings for us to listen to and learn about the sounds made. Snapping shrimp tend to dominate the soundscape of healthy reef environments.

Emily will share recordings of work she has created with hydrophone recordings and violin, providing a taster of what is possible. Then, in small groups of 3-4, improvise sound and music in response to the recordings, and with the recordings. If you attended workshop 1 you will have the opportunity to develop your improv ideas with Emily, and perhaps bring your own recording along.

$10 for workshop. Free you attended workshop 1.

*There’s free parking in Paterson Street car park from 3:30-5:30

Supported by Inspiring Australia | Tasmania