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Join us at The Royal Docks Centre for Sustainability: Discovery Day to experience The Sound Hive by Ricebox Studio, Culture Within Newham’s latest public artwork for Newham. This event is part of the Royal Docks Originals festival.
The Sound Hive is an interactive sound and light installation inspired by the environment, which captures Newham’s soundscape from the point-of-view of our youngest residents.
The artwork tells the adventures of one very special bee, encouraging users to think about recycling and sustainability, while taking part in a collaborative music-making experience.
The Sound Hive is a family friendly artwork, and especially appealing to young people aged under 11. Children will need a parent or guardian to attend the event with them.
About The Sound Hive
The Sound Hive was developed in collaboration with the Culture Within Newham Children’s Board. Ricebox Studio worked closely with a Children's Board consisting of 18 students from Gallions, Rosetta and New City primary schools, who played a key role in shaping the project.
Culture Within Newham set up the Children’s Board to give young voices input into Newham’s cultural and creative offering.
Learn more about the project on The Sound Hive project page.
About Ricebox Studio
Ricebox Studio is an award-winning design practice studio founded by four Asian women, that uses visual communication and creative technology for positive change. Their mission is to create alternative forms of education, raise awareness of social issues, and encourage creative, impactful conversations.
About Royal Docks Originals
Royal Docks Originals is a series of over 50 free festival events from 15 September to 4 October 2025. Expect show-stopping art, dazzling installations, and world-premieres responding to the theme of Metamorphosis: a celebration of transformation and journeys. All of the Royal Docks Originals events will take place in Newham. Discover the full programme here.
Royal Docks Originals brings together local artists, organisations and communities to co-create a festival rooted in place. The festival is produced by the Royal Docks Team, a partnership between the Mayor of London and the Mayor of Newham.
The Royal Docks team are a supporter of Culture Within Newham’s work with communities.
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