Storytelling Sound
Storytelling Sound
SC4RB0R0UGH 2026 - An Audio Chronicle
Client:
People’s Powerhouse
People’s Powerhouse
Role:
Sound Design, Music, Audio Post, Mix
Sound Design, Music, Audio Post, Mix
Scarborough celebrates its 400th year as Britain's first seaside resort. More than 60 residents from across the area were encouraged to engage in anonymous recorded audio conversations as part of Coast to Coast, a People's Powerhouse project turning local voices into evidence for change.
People spoke about the everyday rhythm of their week, the tone of their neighbourhood, and the challenges they face, as well as whether their voice carries in local decision-making, what they'd change, and what they dream of for the future.
What does it sound like to be heard in 2026?
Audio chapters (total runtime 1hr 25m)
'Scarborough is' 00:00 - 04:10
A brief history 04:10 - 06:25
Daily life, community and neighbourhoods 06:25 - 23:53
Challenges and concerns 23:53 - 42:14
Local voice in decision making 42:14 - 59:30
Dreams and looking forward 59:30 - 01:16:40
Feeling heard 01:16:40 - 01:25:18
People's Powerhouse is a movement powered by the people of the North of England. Through community listening, civic tools and shared learning, they help communities turn everyday conversations into real influence from the doorstep to the town hall.
With thanks to all interviewees for their time and contributions. Scarborough Fair music recorded, played and kindly provided by James Grunwell. All other audio production, field recordings, editing, mixing and mastering by Nick Granville-Fall.
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People spoke about the everyday rhythm of their week, the tone of their neighbourhood, and the challenges they face, as well as whether their voice carries in local decision-making, what they'd change, and what they dream of for the future.
What does it sound like to be heard in 2026?
Audio chapters (total runtime 1hr 25m)
'Scarborough is' 00:00 - 04:10
A brief history 04:10 - 06:25
Daily life, community and neighbourhoods 06:25 - 23:53
Challenges and concerns 23:53 - 42:14
Local voice in decision making 42:14 - 59:30
Dreams and looking forward 59:30 - 01:16:40
Feeling heard 01:16:40 - 01:25:18
People's Powerhouse is a movement powered by the people of the North of England. Through community listening, civic tools and shared learning, they help communities turn everyday conversations into real influence from the doorstep to the town hall.
With thanks to all interviewees for their time and contributions. Scarborough Fair music recorded, played and kindly provided by James Grunwell. All other audio production, field recordings, editing, mixing and mastering by Nick Granville-Fall.
