Base Frequencies 2026
Base Frequencies
Mon 6 - Fri 10 Jul 2026
At 101 Outdoor Arts
£120 (includes food & accommodation)
Exchanging practices and skills in outdoor sound
Following the success of the Launch of the Sound and the Outdoors Programme last year, Base Frequencies will be returning as an extended five-day residency.
Join other like-minded enthusiasts for five days of shared exploration, innovation and creativity in this unique opportunity for anyone using sound as a key part of their artistic practice and interested in making work for the outdoors. You’ll have the run of 101 Outdoor Arts’ 20,000sq warehouse creation facility and fabrication workshops where you can play and develop your outdoor project alone or with others. You can also explore and test your work in diverse sites across natural and built environments on the former Greenham Common airbase site.
Spaces on the lab will be prioritised for artists that have interesting techniques and project ideas they are looking to develop which engage the public in an outdoor location. The 101 team will also be on hand to support you with materials, equipment and knowledge.
We welcome artists working at any point in their career including those thinking about working in the outdoors for the first time.
Presented in partnership with Oxford Contemporary Music (OCM).
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"My biggest takeaways from Base Frequencies were an improved understanding of the most appropriate technical equipment for my concept, new professional contacts with diverse skill sets and a revitalised practice."
- Previous Lab Participant
Residency Date
6 - 10 Jul 2026
Time
Arrive from 1pm on Monday 6th July for a Welcome Dinner at 7pm and depart after lunch on Friday 10th July.
Venue
101 Outdoor Arts, Greenham Business Park, Newbury, RG19 6HN
Meals & Accommodation
All food is professionally catered for by 101’s fantastic caterer Treble Stef. On-site accommodation is available on a first come, first served basis. Find out more about staying at 101. We can also recommend local hotels if our accommodation is unavailable.
Please indicate whether you require accommodation on the online application form. Ideally artists should be available to attend all five days.
Cost
£120 including meals and accommodation.
Access
101 Outdoor Arts is accessible to wheel chair users. We have accessible parking bays, accommodation, rehearsal spaces and WC facilities. Learning resources or transcripts of the event are available in large print. 101 is neurodivergent friendly with an accessible quiet room available and an informal environment with flexible seating and staging. Please tell 101 Outdoor Arts what support would enable you to fully participate in this opportunity when booking.
"Sharing a space with 20+ other sound artists was such a treat! Having inspiring peer-to-peer conversations and sharing practices in a supportive environment was also very meaningful for me."
- Previous Lab Participant
How to Apply
Apply for Base Frequencies by completing the online application form. Applications may be accepted on a rolling basis.
Deadline: 9am, Mon 11 May
