Mixtape.
2024
Workshop framework.


Through this workshop, we practice listening together using exercises from Pauline Oliveros’ theory of Deep Listening and Gestalt awareness experiments. We will explore how listening can become part of liberation practices and how we can centre it within artistic practices. We explore the ways that music, lyrics and sound can affirm our identities and create community. We practice listening to help us take ownership over our choices and power in where we direct our attention.

Sound of Resistance Mixtape at Bergen Center for Electronic Arts.
28th January 2025
https://bek.no/en/bek-opening-week-2025-sounds-of-resistance-mixtape-workshop-with-amber-ablett/

Participants were invited to bring a sound that they related to resistance.

Hvileåret Mixtape at Jiennagoahti, on Fløyen mountain, Bergen.
These workshops take place in the Sami Listening Hut, Jiennagoahti, in the Fløyen mountains. Participants are invited to bring a sound, song or track that relates to rest: a sound that reminds you of community, acceptance, resistance or affirms who you are or want to become. Parts of these workshops will be recorded and shared as a sound installation at Jiennagoahti, opening on 1st August 2025. 

Saturday 7th June: For BIPOC rest hosted by Touki, Black arts iniative.
Saturday 14th June: Rest for queer and trans people hosted by Nina Eriksson, artist.
Saturday 21st June: Rest from capitalism and grind culture hosted by Amber Ablett, artist.
Saturday 28th June: Rest for those living with marginalised identities (open group) hosted by Amber Ablett, artist.

Sign up: https://eu.jotform.com/form/251323535216045