A creative workshop exploring Portsmouth's history and imagining, through voice and memory, what the city might sound like in a 100 years.

What does Portsmouth sound like today, and what might it sound like in 100 years?

Join researcher Moxie for a creative vocal workshop exploring the city's past, present and future through its archives. Using historic photographs, maps and documents, you'll uncover stories of the people and places that have shaped Portsmouth before reflecting on your own memories and imagining the city's future through sound.

Together, participants will experiment with voice, conversation and creative listening to create new ways of connecting with Portsmouth's history. No musical experience is needed—just curiosity and a willingness to take part.

Hosted as part of Portsmouth 100, a citywide celebration marking Portsmouth's centenary, this workshop explores how archives can be brought to life through creativity, collaboration and collective memory. Come along and add your voice to Portsmouth's future.

This workshop is free to attend, but places are limited and advance booking is essential. Recommended age 18+.

About the Facilitator

Moxie (Mohan Xie) is a practice-based PhD researcher at the University of Portsmouth's Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries. Her research project, Revoicing the Archive, explores vocal collage, participatory archival practice, and embodied knowledge, working closely with Portsmouth History Centre and loacl community groups in Portsmouth. With a background in vocal performance, Moxie is interested in how communities can bring archives to life through voice, sound, and collective memory, creating spaces where people listen, share, and imagine together.

COMMUNAL

This workshop is part of COMMUNAL, Aspex's seasonal programme supporting Portsmouth's communities through creativity, collaboration and shared experiences. By providing space, resources and opportunities to connect, COMMUNAL aims to strengthen the city's creative ecology, build meaningful relationships across diverse communities, and support participation, learning and artistic growth.

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