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SOUNDYARD @soundyard.bsky.social · 5d

Join TOAST Poetry for an outrageously fun poetry and storytelling workshop especially for kids!

We'll write poems, stories, songs inspired by sound and then record a special podcast together.

Sunday 19th October, 10-11.30am at SOUNDYARD

Book here: www.norwichpodcastfestival.org/toasties-event

SOUNDYARD @soundyard.bsky.social · 8d

We would LOVE to see you at our festival launch party! Expect a relaxed evening of chatting and drinks, for podcast makers and podcast lovers, and anyone curious about the world of audio.

Friday 17th October from 6.30-9pm

Tickets are free but limited: www.norwichpodcastfestival.org/festivallaunch

SOUNDYARD @soundyard.bsky.social · 15d

Join us at The Alexandra Tavern this Friday to launch Listen Up! - our Norwich Podcast Festival beer brewed by All Day Brewing.

We'll also be recording a very special podcast about pub history and culture.

It's a free event and everyone is welcome... www.norwichpodcastfestival.org/beerlaunch

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SOUNDYARD @soundyard.bsky.social · 15d

It's your last chance to book for our podcasting workshop this Saturday.

Come and learn with us (hello!) and a small group of like-minded podcasters, all in our welcoming and accessible studio space.

Saturday 27th September, 10am-1pm.

Book a place here ➡ soundyard.as.me/schedule/674...

SOUNDYARD @soundyard.bsky.social · 17d

Looking for something fun for the smaller audio fans in your life? Bring them along to our TOASTies poetry podcast workshop for kids with TOAST Poetry

For families with children aged 6-11

Sunday 19th October, 10-11.30am at SOUNDYARD

Book tickets here: www.norwichpodcastfestival.org/toasties-event

SOUNDYARD @soundyard.bsky.social · 22d

A little teaser of something special we have lined up for Norwich Podcast Festival.

Audio Bites will be a first-of-its-kind sensory feast blending global dishes with immersive audio - from intimate monologues and evocative soundscapes to mini-documentaries.

Limited tickets and more info soon...

SOUNDYARD @soundyard.bsky.social · 27d

Come and make a horror podcast with @longcatmedia.bsky.social as part of Norwich Podcast Festival!

You and your fellow creators will dream up, cast, and record a spine-chilling horror drama podcast.

Saturday 18th October, 6.30-9pm.

Book your tickets here: www.norwichpodcastfestival.org/longcat

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SOUNDYARD @soundyard.bsky.social · 29d

We're getting mega excited (and prepped!) for the inaugural Norwich Podcast Festival.

Join us for a weekend of unique audio adventures running Friday 17th - Sunday 19th October across Norwich.

You can find the full line-up, more info and book tickets here: www.norwichpodcastfestival.org

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Long Cat Media @longcatmedia.bsky.social · Sep 3

Calling all Nor-witches and Nor-locks...
We're teaming up with our friends at @soundyard.bsky.social for the first ever Norwich Podcast Festival, to bring you...

LET'S MAKE A HORROR PODCAST
a workshop with Long Cat Media
Saturday 18th October 2025
6:30pm - 9:00pm
at SOUNDYARD

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SOUNDYARD @soundyard.bsky.social · Aug 29

We spent the bank holiday at All Day Brewing where they’ve made something very special for us - our own festival beer, 'Listen Up!'

Join us on Friday 26th September to launch 'Listen Up!' at The Alexander Tavern in Norwich, with a live podcast recording: www.norwichpodcastfestival.org/beerlaunch

SOUNDYARD @soundyard.bsky.social · Aug 26

Hire our studio! Perfect for podcasting, audio books and audio projects. Designed for comfort and engineered for unparalleled sound quality...

Want to film content? We also offer a full service package for filming and editing.

Prices start at just £45 per hour. Head to ➡ www.soundyard.org/studio

SOUNDYARD @soundyard.bsky.social · Aug 19

Introducing the first ever Norwich Podcast Festival! A glorious weekend of unique audio adventures - for those behind the mic, and those that love to listen.

Running from 17th-19th October. Find out what's on and book tickets here: www.norwichpodcastfestival.org

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SOUNDYARD @soundyard.bsky.social · Aug 12

We've been spending time in sunny Hemsby recently, recording memories of the former Pontins holiday park for our Holiday Makers project.

Pictured here is...
1. Local legend Kenny Chaney being interviewed.
2. Holidaymakers at the old railway station.
3. Hemsby postcards on Kenny's table.

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SOUNDYARD @soundyard.bsky.social · Aug 5

Calling all 12 – 25 year olds in West Norfolk!

We're running a FREE audio workshop this Thursday at Swaffham Community Centre, with @nnfest.bsky.social

Perfect for young people interested in journalism, media, research, local history...

Book a place: nnfestival.org.uk/whats-on/fre...

SOUNDYARD @soundyard.bsky.social · Jul 22

After a little summer break, our popular podcasting workshop is back in September. Designed for beginners and seasoned podcasters who want to refine their craft!

Saturday 27th September, 10am-1pm
SOUNDYARD
Places are £75

For more details and to book head to ➡ www.soundyard.org/workshops

SOUNDYARD @soundyard.bsky.social · Jul 17

It's been two years this week since we got the keys to our studio! We had big ambitions and a tiny budget so it was very much a DIY renovation, with lots of support from our incredible community.

It feels amazing to look back on the last couple of years. Thank you to everyone who has helped us...

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SOUNDYARD @soundyard.bsky.social · Jul 7

We've got some exciting plans coming up over the next few months, and we'd love for you to be the first to hear about them. Sign up to our newsletter to get news, workshop dates and audio treats straight into your inbox.

Head to ➡ www.soundyard.org/contact and scroll down to subscribe.

SOUNDYARD @soundyard.bsky.social · Jul 1

Summer at SOUNDYARD.

The benefits of a lovely concrete box means our space stays nice and cool this time of year! And it's available to hire, we've hosted film screenings, workshops, meetings and more.

Head to ➡ www.soundyard.org/studio to find out more, or email us at [email protected]

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SOUNDYARD @soundyard.bsky.social · Jun 24

We're heading back to Hembsy this weekend for our first meet-up for The Holiday Makers project.

A new audio documentary we're co-creating with the local community, gathering memories of the former Pontins holiday park.

There's still time to take part - email us at [email protected]

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SOUNDYARD @soundyard.bsky.social · Jun 17

Come and set up your professional podcast with us! We've supported a range of businesses and organisations, from individual business owners, to modelling agencies, multi-arts venues and national property management companies.

Head to our website to find out more ➡️ www.soundyard.org/services

SOUNDYARD @soundyard.bsky.social · Jun 10

Just a few spots left for our podcasting workshop this Saturday. You'll learn with us (hello!) and a small group of like-minded podcasters, all in our welcoming studio space.

Book a place here: soundyard.as.me/schedule/674...

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SOUNDYARD @soundyard.bsky.social · Jun 3

Do you know someone with a tale to tell? Our Spoken Stories package gives you professionally crafted audio recordings that document the important moments in life.

Makes a perfect gift for a relative, friend or colleague, or to tell your own story.

Find out more ➡ www.soundyard.org/spokenstories

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SOUNDYARD @soundyard.bsky.social · May 30

Last chance to vote for us in this year's Norfolk Arts Awards!

Voting closes tomorrow: www.surveymonkey.com/r/Y3BDY3Z

SOUNDYARD @soundyard.bsky.social · May 1

We are thrilled to have been nominated for this year's Broadcast & Media Award, as part of The Norfolk Arts Awards.

The public vote is now open, and we would love it if you'd vote for us.

Voting closes on Saturday 31st May, and you can find the voting form here ➡ www.surveymonkey.com/r/Y3BDY3Z

SOUNDYARD @soundyard.bsky.social · May 27

Thanks to BBC news for talking to us about our new project The Holiday Makers.

We are gathering memories of the former Pontins holiday park in Hemsby on the Norfolk coast, as part of a new podcast documentary we're creating over the summer.

Read all about it here: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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SOUNDYARD @soundyard.bsky.social · May 27

Waving at you back from the studio!

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