Soundscape for Hope 2026

These audio tracks are designed to accompany the ‘Crafting Hope’ window display at Sparks in Broadmead. As one of the venues in the Bristol festival of light, the window will be lit until 10pm each night from 20th Feb to 3rd March 2026. 

Made in collaboration with asylum seekers living in Bristol, this display explores the connection between creative work and hope.

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  1. “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” by Harold Arlen and Yip Harburg. Sung by The Murmuration choir plus contributors.
  2. “Love Will Lead you There” by Cleo Sol – sung by The Murmuration choir plus contributors.
  3. “There is a Light” by Beautiful Chorus. Sung by Bridget Ruinet and The Murmuration choir plus contributors.
  4. “Roads” by Portishead sung by The Murmuration choir

The overall window design was developed by Lucy Reeves Khan with the asylum seekers who then created the various components themselves , using paper cutting and backlight techniques to make the display.

The workshops, run over many months, were supported by Bristol Mind and facilitated by students from City of Bristol College. 

With thanks to: Watershed and Bristol Light Festival