Barnsley 4DSOUND Masterclass by MONOM

As part of AND Festival 2026, MONOM is hosting an exclusive 4DSOUND Masterclass in Barnsley. A two-hour Masterclass exploring the creative and technical possibilities of spatial sound composition using the 4DSOUND system. 4DSOUND is an omnidirectional spatial sound system designed to approach space as a creative medium. It can be thought of as an instrument in itself, allowing artists to explore sound, space and movement as interconnected elements of a composition. Led by MONOM 4DSOUND engineer Alejandra Rios, the session offers an introduction to working with sound in space, exploring how spatialisation can become an integral part of the compositional process. Using field recordings from Barnsley as source material, Alejandra will demonstrate a practical 4DSOUND workflow, from preparing and working with recorded material to shaping movement, depth, scale and spatial relationships within the sound field. The recordings will be transformed and recontextualised through spatial composition, with examples manipulated live inside the 4DSOUND system. The masterclass is open to musicians, sound artists, composers and anyone interested in spatial audio and creative technology. No previous experience with 4DSOUND is required. Your ticket also includes the opportunity to experience MONOM’s AND Festival commission, Acoustic Memories, inside the immersive spatial audio installation from 6:00 PM, before the masterclass begins at 7:00 PM. We invite you to join us from 6:00 PM to experience MONOM’s AND Festival commission Acoustic Memories inside the immersive spatial audio installation before the masterclass begins.