Audio is more!
Dear guests, dear audiophiles, dear curious people, dear people with open ears
Welcome to the 14th edition of SONOHR! Who would have thought 14 years ago what would emerge, how visionary the founding generation would prove to be. Back then, it was almost a niche culture and some had already pronounced the radio play dead, a small and manageable independent scene dealing with audio. And today? The opposite: podcasts in all forms and on all topics are everywhere. Many of those involved in the independent scene back then have turned their passion into a profession. Audio is THE medium of the present.
But audio is more than just podcasts. Audio is journalism, fictional narration, musical composition. Audio is sometimes art and very often great craftsmanship. Audio is sometimes a binaural playing field, sometimes augmented reality. Audio is speech, noise and music. Audio is multidisciplinary and often a solitary pleasure, but at SONOHR it brings us together.
SONOHR endeavours to present as many facets of narrative audio creation as possible at the festival and make them tangible. Together in the cinema hall with versatile pieces in our competition for independent audio productions from Switzerland, live acts and surprising listening sessions. On audio walks through the city. In Ear Lessons, reflecting on and exchanging ideas about the medium and the art form of audio.
Immerse yourself with us in a unique world of sound. Welcome to SONOHR 2024!
Your SONOHR team
The SONOHR radio & podcast festival is a three-day celebration of creative documentary and fictional audio stories that are rich in sound, and an event which also allows for an active exchange between authors and the audience. We offer the unique experience of enjoying thrilling radio dramas, intriguing documentaries, experimental sound art or interactive audiowalks together with friends and like-minded people in high-quality sound and in the comfortable setting of a cinema.
Our selection includes a national competition as well as outstanding and innovative audio creations from around the world. The side program offers opportunities to various forms of listening and discusses new developments in the field.