Eastern Ear

Eastern Ear (previously The Norfolk and Norwich Sonic Arts Collective or NNSAC) is a not-for-profit organisation led by a small group of Norfolk-based artists, musicians and improvisers. Focused on celebrating, promoting and producing improvised and spontaneous music Eastern Ear aim to bring new music to the region and to provide opportunities for artists and the wider community to participate in sonic art activity, from education to performance. Eastern Ear is responsible for programming ‘Plink Plonk’; a series of live events where national and local artists create unique collaborations with improvisation at its heart. Artists that have performed at Plink Plonk include, Steven Noble, John Butcher, Cath Roberts, Luke Abbott, Ruth Goller, Kit Downes, ma/ti/om and many others. In 2017 we launched ‘The Plank‘; A fortnightly workshop for improvisers where artists can collaborate in a free and non-judgemental environment, participating in a mix of structured activities and free improvisation. Since its inception, participants have performed live as a full ensemble, most notably supporting the percussionist, Steve Noble and in Cambridge supporting Flower Corsano Duo. In 2019 we launched ‘Plankestra Presents’; a series of live shows showcasing smaller groupings and ensembles formed within Plank workshops. In September 2018 we embarked on our most ambitious project to date, partnering with the excellent originalprojects; to produce YARMONICS, Great Yarmouth’s first festival of sonic art and new music which was repeated again in 2019. As well as these core activities, Eastern Ear produce workshops, podcasts, exhibitions and site specific events, and are interested in forging partnerships with local organisations and artists.