Residencies run between March and October. You can check available dates using the calendar below, or get in touch if you have specific timings in mind. Short stays, longer residencies, and bespoke arrangements are all possible depending on the season and studio schedule.
Residencies
Who's it For
Positive Ambisonics welcomes practitioners across disciplines — songwriters, composers, sound artists, writers, researchers, and visual artists working in hybrid or cross-disciplinary forms. No prior experience with ambisonics is needed; what matters is curiosity and a willingness to experiment with the local sound environment
What’s included
Self‑contained accommodation with workspace
24‑hour access to the +VE Studio
Use of field recording tools (ambisonic mic, hydrophones, soil probe, etc.)
One‑to‑one mentoring,
Access to shoreline, woodland, and Atlantic rainforest
A quiet, independent working environment
Four Day Immersive Residency - 5 nights
A focused residency shaped around field recording, writing, deep listening, and ambisonic practice. Includes mentoring, guided sessions, and time in the studio to develop ideas and material at a steady pace.
You will get experience in specialised field recording using an ambisonic microphone plus geo mics probes and hydrophones.
5 nights accommodation (up to 3 people)
Guided ambisonic and environmental recording sessions
Mentoring on ambisonic production in the studio
4 hour studio time for listening, writing, or editing.
Transport to selected field locations.
Zoom call to discuss your expectations for the residency.
Price: £1200.00
Deposit: £ 500.00
Please enquire for student and low income rate
Field Recording Stays
A flexible, self‑directed residency for artists, writers, and researchers who want extended time in the landscape, access to the studio, and support with locations, approaches, and equipment when needed.
Accommodation for up to 3 people is included in the day rate. See accommodation for sleeping arrangements.
Prices:
24 access to dry hire of studio with your own field recording
equipment. £150.00 per day
Zoom F8 recorder hire with headphones, Sennheiser Ambeo
plus probe and hydrophone mics. £ 50.00 per day
Transport to and from recording locations.
£ 50.00 per day
Zoom call to discuss your expectations for the residency. Free
Please enquire for student and low income rates
Song Writing Stays
A flexible, self‑directed residency for song writers who want extended time in the landscape, access to the studio, and support with locations, approaches, and equipment when needed.
Accommodation for up to 3 people is included in the day rate. See accommodation for sleeping arrangements.
Prices:
24 access to dry hire of studio. £150.00 per day
Work with me as recording engineer. £ 30.00 per hour
Zoom F8 recorder hire with headphones, Sennheiser Ambeo
plus probe and hydrophone mics. £ 50.00 per day
Transport to and from recording locations. £ 50.00 per day
Zoom call to discuss your expectations for the residency. Free
Please enquire for student and low income rates
Bespoke Residencies
Tailored residencies can be arranged for specific projects, collaborations, or research needs. Please get in touch to discuss possibilities
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