The Fleet - Drifters (1929) Live + Seiners (premiere)

jasonsinghthing + Sarah Acton / Black Ven Poetry

Sound artist, nature beatboxer and composer Jason Singh performs his live soundtrack to John Grierson’s monumental silent documentary film ‘Drifters’.

Premiering alongside ‘Battleship Potemkin’ in 1929, ‘Drifters’ follows North Sea herring trawlermen through their dramatic daily routines as well as the industry’s struggles between tradition, modernity, and nature.

Originally commissioned by @britishfilminstitute , Jason’s critically acclaimed and totally unique solo score combines live vocal sound effects, beatboxing techniques and live sampling to create a thrilling cinematic experience.

“So powerful and so beautifully done.” - @kermodedodge , The Observer

Opening each performance, landscape writer, Sarah Acton presents a newly commissioned piece. Weaving ghostly fragments of the south west seine fishing heritage alongside atmospheric visuals by Common Ground, Sarah and local guest artists Emily Burridge - cello (Dorset), Julie Macara (Cornwall) and Becki Driscoll / RootNotes (Devon) premiere new poetic and musical work ‘Seiners’.

Tour dates and tickets: https://www.sounduk.net/events/fleet/

MARCH 2024 SOUTH WEST TOUR

14 Mar COMBEINTEIGNHEAD, Village Hall, Villages in Action

15 Mar PORTLAND, Royal Manor Theatre, Artsreach Dorset

16 Mar HYTHE, Hythe & Dibden Parish Hall, Arts Reach + Culture in Common

17 Mar LANGTON MATRAVERS, Village Hall, Arts Reach

21 Mar ISLES OF SCILLY, Old Town Inn

22 Mar NEWLYN, The Centre Newlyn, Carn to Cove

23 Mar BIDEFORD, Kingsley School Theatre, Beaford

24 Mar NEWQUAY, St Michael’s Church Hall, SproutSpoken

Tour produced by Sound UK. Funded by Arts Council England. Sound track originally commissioned by BFI.