A line of four wooden booths with screen inside the booth. A school age child wearing school uniform is sat with their back to camera on a high stool at each of the booths. All children a wearing headphones.

Listen Up! Sound Lab

Years 4 – 6 Students use a range of techniques to create, collect, amplify, mix, layer and record sound in this hands-on session.Wednesdays and Thursdays, London Available during term-time. Press Book Now and complete the form to let us know your preferred date.

About Listen Up! Sound Lab

A line of four wooden booths with screen inside the booth. A school age child wearing school uniform is sat with their back to camera on a high stool at each of the booths. All children a wearing headphones.

This workshop is fully booked until 29 May 2026. We are now taking bookings for 1 June 2026 onwards. Please do not make a booking request for a date before this time as it will not be processed.

Students use a range of techniques to create, collect, amplify, mix, layer and record sound in this hands-on session.

Please note:

  • maximum group size: 30
  • cost: free
  • start times: 10.30 and 13.00
  • location: British Library, London.

Booking is essential via the 'Book Now' button. Please email schools@bl.uk if you have questions or need help with the form.

More information about our Schools programme is available on our Schools hub.

About our Schools programme

Looking for inspiring and educational activities for your primary or secondary school? Join us for workshops, tours and teacher CPD events in London, Leeds, and online.  View our full range of primary and secondary school activities and teacher CPDs.

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