
Expanded Listening
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Expanded Listening is a whale walk around Winchester Cathedral led by Yolande Harris, taking place on 18 November 2026 at 19:15. The event encourages participants to engage with their surroundings through expanded listening techniques.
An expanded listening whale walk around Winchester Cathedral with Yolande Harris.
How can whales be bells and sounds be bubbles?
Floating from the deep ocean up into the cathedral tower, On Behalf of These: Sound Portal for Bell Bubbles (https://www.thewinchestergallery.soton.ac.uk/exhibitions/sound-portal-bell-bubbles/) brings oceanic consciousness into terrestrial consciousness.
Join this 'Expanded Listening’ to individually listen to a composition of deep ocean sounds during the weekly bell ringing practice at Winchester Cathedral, with special open-back headphones.
We will meet outside the Winchester Cathedral at 7.15pm and listen until 8pm.
Dates
There are two options to attend:
Wednesday 7 October 7.15-8pm
Wednesday 4 November 7.15-8pm
About Yolande Harris
Yolande Harris (https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yolandeharris.net%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cfashiontextiles.fos%40soton.ac.uk%7C15e6626d84a946db056c08df133b956f%7C4a5378f929f44d3ebe89669d03ada9d8%7C0%7C0%7C639250818813130955%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=6FF9hmnSIgjbDAiHH0YRSphTHzC1GHhYnhRsRDt%2F4FE%3D&reserved=0) is a composer, sound and video artist focusing on the ransformative potential of sound and listening in times of environmental change. For more than a decade, Yolande has collaborated with scientists researching marine mammals, creating installations, sound walks and audiovisual works that encourage new ways of relating to the natural world. Yolande is a Lecturer in Art and Creative Technology at Winchester School of Art.
Parking
Parking information can be found here (https://www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/flower-festival/how-to-get-here/).
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Organised by The Winchester Gallery (https://www.thewinchestergallery.soton.ac.uk/).
Contact twg@soton.ac.uk if you have any queries.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
Staying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of Outside the West/Main Entrance of Winchester Cathedral.
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Frequently asked questions
Expanded Listening takes place on Wednesday, 18 November 2026 at 19:15.
Expanded Listening is held at Outside the West/Main Entrance of Winchester Cathedral in Winchester (9 The Cl, Winchester, SO23 9LS).
Entry to Expanded Listening is free.
The forecast for Expanded Listening is Mainly clear · 2°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Outside the West/Main Entrance of Winchester Cathedral can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Expanded Listening can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Editorial summaryAbout this event
Expanded Listening is a whale walk around Winchester Cathedral led by Yolande Harris, taking place on 18 November 2026 at 19:15. The event encourages participants to engage with their surroundings through expanded listening techniques.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
An expanded listening whale walk around Winchester Cathedral with Yolande Harris.
How can whales be bells and sounds be bubbles?
Floating from the deep ocean up into the cathedral tower, On Behalf of These: Sound Portal for Bell Bubbles (https://www.thewinchestergallery.soton.ac.uk/exhibitions/sound-portal-bell-bubbles/) brings oceanic consciousness into terrestrial consciousness.
Join this 'Expanded Listening’ to individually listen to a composition of deep ocean sounds during the weekly bell ringing practice at Winchester Cathedral, with special open-back headphones.
We will meet outside the Winchester Cathedral at 7.15pm and listen until 8pm.
Dates
There are two options to attend:
Wednesday 7 October 7.15-8pm
Wednesday 4 November 7.15-8pm
About Yolande Harris
Yolande Harris (https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yolandeharris.net%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cfashiontextiles.fos%40soton.ac.uk%7C15e6626d84a946db056c08df133b956f%7C4a5378f929f44d3ebe89669d03ada9d8%7C0%7C0%7C639250818813130955%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=6FF9hmnSIgjbDAiHH0YRSphTHzC1GHhYnhRsRDt%2F4FE%3D&reserved=0) is a composer, sound and video artist focusing on the ransformative potential of sound and listening in times of environmental change. For more than a decade, Yolande has collaborated with scientists researching marine mammals, creating installations, sound walks and audiovisual works that encourage new ways of relating to the natural world. Yolande is a Lecturer in Art and Creative Technology at Winchester School of Art.
Parking
Parking information can be found here (https://www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/flower-festival/how-to-get-here/).
*
Organised by The Winchester Gallery (https://www.thewinchestergallery.soton.ac.uk/).
Contact twg@soton.ac.uk if you have any queries.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
StayStaying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of Outside the West/Main Entrance of Winchester Cathedral. Searching near 9 The Cl, Winchester, SO23 9LS; check-in Wednesday, 18 November 2026.
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WhereOutside the West/Main Entrance of Winchester Cathedral
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Expanded Listening?
Expanded Listening takes place on Wednesday, 18 November 2026 at 19:15.
Where is Expanded Listening taking place?
Expanded Listening is held at Outside the West/Main Entrance of Winchester Cathedral in Winchester (9 The Cl, Winchester, SO23 9LS).
How much are tickets for Expanded Listening?
Entry to Expanded Listening is free.
What will the weather be like at Expanded Listening?
The forecast for Expanded Listening is Mainly clear · 2°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near Expanded Listening?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Outside the West/Main Entrance of Winchester Cathedral can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Expanded Listening?
Tickets for Expanded Listening can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Venue
9 The Cl, Winchester, SO23 9LS
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