SoundCircus emerged from a desire to create a unique sound event that would captivate Helsinki’s residents and visitors through an immersive auditory experience with familiar sounds. The concept was driven by the idea of presenting sound as art, using a circus format to make the event engaging and accessible. This format includes ringmasters calling the event in Finnish, Swedish, and English, ensuring inclusivity for the diverse audience. The event is set in Helsinki’s developing Teurastamo art district, chosen for its vibrant atmosphere and collaboration opportunities with local bars and restaurants. SoundCircus is designed as a free public event to complement Yes and NoTations, Charlie Morrow’s show of media and event scores at Kohta Taidehalli, an independent art venue with free admission. 

SoundCircus consists of two full-fledged event days of performances and installations in Teurastamo, of which the following program is included in the Celebration – Composers 80 concert series. See full program from the event website. All events have free entry.

Program:

17–20 at Teurastamo yard
Charlie Morrow’s Sound Circus, Trilingual Public Event Composition 2025 – World Premiere
Experience the world premiere of Charlie Morrow’s groundbreaking trilingual public event composition for family audience, a unique launch event that brings together voices in Finnish, Swedish and English in an immersive sonic landscape. Morrow created the libretto with Maija-Leena Remes. The event will be streamed online internationally on demand. 

18:25 at Teurastamo yard
Lotta Wennäkoski: Rumbo (2017-18) Spatialized version by C. Morrow (2024-25)  – World Premiere
Heikki Nikula, Angel Molinos, Petra Stump-Linshalm, Heinz-Peter Linshalm, Giuseppe Gentile, Peter Hess

19:25 at Teurastamo yard
Juhani Nuorvala with Charlie Morrow, Juhani Liimatainen, and Jan Noponen: Symphony of Sirens Reimagined – (2025) – World Premiere

Produced by  NOT-Production, City of Helsinki, Teurastamo and Kohta Taidehalli