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A Sea of Sounds
An interactive ocean listening experience combining workshop and immersive sound journey. Through underwater recordings from Posidonia meadows and live immersive music, participants explore how sound reveals ocean health and reconnects us emotionally to the sea.
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A Sea of Sounds
An interactive ocean listening experience combining workshop and immersive sound journey. Through underwater recordings from Posidonia meadows and live immersive music, participants explore how sound reveals ocean health and reconnects us emotionally to the sea.
A Sea of Sounds is a participatory and immersive experience by Music For The Sea, inviting audiences to discover the hidden acoustic life of the Ocean.
Each session begins with an interactive workshop where participants listen to real underwater recordings from Posidonia oceanica meadows and explore how sound can reveal biodiversity, ecosystem health, and human impact. Through simple listening exercises and discussion, audiences are introduced to underwater acoustics as a tool for marine conservation.
The experience then transitions into Re-Oceaning, a guided sonic journey in which participants wear wireless headphones and immerse themselves in a composition blending underwater soundscapes with live music. This intimate listening environment encourages reflection, emotional connection, and a renewed relationship with the Ocean.
Artist biography
Coco Francavilla is a composer, sound artist, and sound engineer working at the intersection of music, technology, and environmental storytelling. Her work explores the emotional and sensory dimensions of sound, often integrating field recordings, modular synthesis, and immersive audio formats.
She is the founder of Music For The Sea, a non-profit initiative connecting the international music community with marine conservation through artistic and scientific collaboration. Her project Re-Oceaning has been presented internationally, including at TEDx Ibiza and in the context of the UN Ocean Conference.
About the organisation / NGO
Music For The Sea is a non-profit organisation based in Ibiza that connects music, art, and science to foster ocean awareness and marine conservation. Through artistic collaborations, scientific partnerships, and immersive public experiences, the organisation encourages a deeper emotional connection between people and the Ocean. Its UNESCO-endorsed project Posidonia Soundscapes focuses on underwater acoustic research and public engagement around Mediterranean marine ecosystems.
Practical information
Address
Plaça de sa Riba, Puerto de Ibiza
Accessibility
Dates and times
Sunday, April 26, from 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM (Session 1 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM; Session 2 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM) 1.5 hours each
Safety
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
EXPERIENCES On board
Immersive exhibition Presents
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A sound journey through the Mediterranean
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© Elisa Von Brockdorff
The artists
Frequently asked questions
Yes, the boat is freely accessible on site. However, you can pre-book your time online on our website.
For reasons of safety and preservation of the boat, high heels and stilettos may not be worn on the boat.
The museum boat is open to all free of charge. To find out on which quay it will be moored, or to pre-book your slot, consult the page dedicated to your town.
Appropriate facilities have been set up on the Festival site for the reception and access of people with reduced mobility. The boat is equipped with a 1m-wide ramp, accessible to people with reduced mobility, but may require the accompaniment of a third party due to its gradient of over 6%. Access to the aft deck and immersive exhibition is possible. However, the upper deck is not accessible. Please inform us in advance of any special accessibility requirements, so that we can make the necessary arrangements.