News
-
Inside Sonic Days 2025: A Conversation with Keynote Speaker James Mather
Sonic Days 2025 has captured the attention of sound enthusiasts from around the globe, and one of last year’s keynote speaker, James Mather, did not disappoint. Known for his impressive contributions to Hollywood’s biggest films, Mather shared insights that left attendees inspired and eager to elevate their craft. A First Impression to Remember As Mather entered the magnificent venue, greeted by the harmonious voices of a choir ringing through the…
-
MPSE article about Sonic Days
Sonic Days is featured in Wavelength magazine! We’re excited to share that Sonic Days has been featured in the latest issue of Wavelength, the official magazine of the Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE). The article appears in the Special Awards Edition 2026, spotlighting initiatives that are helping shape the future of sound across film, media, and immersive formats. Sonic Days continues to grow as an international platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration,…
-
Sonic Days 2025 – Recap & Insights
Sonic Days 2025 Recap & Insights report
-
SONIC DAYS 2025 OFFICIAL AFTERMOVIE
WHERE SOUND AND COMMUNITY COLLIDE The official Sonic Days 2025 aftermovie is now live — and it’s a tribute to the energy, innovation, and connection that defined this year’s conference. Across two days at Sonic College in Kolding, hundreds of professionals, students, researchers, and creators from across the audio world came together to explore what’s next in sound design, immersive audio, music production, game audio, and emerging audio technologies. From…
-
Thank you for Sonic Days 2025 – see you in 2026
Sonic Days 2025 is a wrap – and what an experience it was. To everyone who joined us in Kolding: thank you for your presence, your curiosity, your generosity and your willingness to share knowledge. Sonic Days only exists because of the people – guests, speakers, partners and sponsors alike – and once again you helped turn Sonic College into a vibrant international meeting place for sound. Across talks, demos,…
-
Sonic Days 25 – Photo Gallery
-
Interview with Morten Lindberg
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sonic Days (@sonicdaysconf)
-
Concert Focus: A Thousand Voices
Experience “A Thousand Voices”, a groundbreaking concert by composer duo Philip | Schneider at Sonic Days 2025. The performance brings together a wide spectrum of vocal expression, highlighting the richness of both trained and untrained voices. Originating as an evolving installation, the project treats the voice as both sculptural and spatial material, weaving individual textures into a shared resonance. At Sonic Days, the artists present the work’s development and its…
-
Join the Tone Bender Meetup
Join a vibrant gathering of sound-design professionals and enthusiasts at the Tonebenders Denmark Sound Design Meet‑Up, held during Sonic Days 2025 at Sonic College in Kolding (19–20 November 2025). This event, hosted by Timothy Muirhead (of the Tonebenders Podcast), is curated for anyone working in or curious about field-recording, game audio, immersive sound, post-production and interactive media. Set in the relaxed setting of the student-bar/canteen at Sonic College, the meet-up…
-
Bjørn Svin is coming to Sonic Days
Bjørn Svin (Bjørn Christiansen) is a Danish electronic composer and performer who has been a central figure in Denmark’s electronic music scene since the mid-1990s. Known for his expressive live performances and distinctive approach to sound, he has developed a body of work that spans albums, remixes, installations, and cross-disciplinary collaborations. He released his first record in 1995, and his 1997 album Mer Strøm—featuring the widely recognized track of the…
-
Concert fokus: Rumpistol
Rumpistol – Special Warm-up Concert in the Atrium Join us in the Atrium for a unique sonic experience with Danish electronic composer and producer Rumpistol (Jens Berents Christiansen). For over two decades, Rumpistol has explored the boundaries between electronic detail and organic depth. At Sonic Days, he will perform an exclusive multi-channel concert on our large-scale immersive system with over 180 loudspeakers, creating an enveloping world of sound. Expect detailed electronica, spacious textures, and…
-
Concert Fokus: Yôr
A sensory, boundary-pushing concert experience by the Danish indie-pop band Yör, created in collaboration with Sonic College students and presented again at Sonic Days following its successful GRASP premiere. Designed specifically for our immersive sound system in the student bar, the performance transforms intricate textures and lyrical details into a collective, room-enveloping journey. Yör is made up of vocalist and sound designer Marie Kildebæk, drummer Lasse Jacobsen, bassist Janus Bagh,…
-
Track Focus: Audio Technology
Intro Text – Track Focus: Audio TechnologyHow do advances in audio technology shape the way we design, perform, and experience sound? At Sonic Days 2025, the Audio Technology track dives into the tools, systems, and engineering innovations that define today’s most cutting-edge sound production.From immersive mixing and playback design to microphone engineering and spatial audio formats, this year’s sessions bridge artistry with precision. Meet the developers, engineers, and creators who are expanding what’s…
-
Stouenborg Strengthens Its Partnership with Sonic Days as Gold Sponsor
When technology and creativity meet, remarkable experiences emerge. At Sonic Days 2025, we are proud to recognize Stouenborg as a Gold Sponsor — a company whose work sits precisely at that intersection. Stouenborg brings to the table decades of experience in theatre, live productions, installations and AV design. Their consultancy spans theatre-tech, sound, lighting and AV solutions, always with the user experience firmly at the centre — as their own…
-
Track Focus: Sound Synthesis
Exploring the art and science of creating sound from scratch The Sound Synthesis track at Sonic Days 2025 dives into the craft of shaping sound — from the raw waveforms that form the backbone of electronic music to the creative processes that turn synthesis into artistic expression. This track is designed for those who can’t keep their fingers off the synthesizer, inviting participants to explore synthesis in its many forms: as a compositional tool,…
-
Track Focus: Game Audio
Track Focus: Game Audio How do sound, space, and interactivity merge to shape the emotional and sensory experience of play? At Sonic Days 2025, the Game Audio track explores how creative and technical innovation define the next generation of interactive storytelling.This year’s programme gathers leading voices in game sound—audio directors, designers, and technologists—who reveal how cinematic soundscapes, spatial mixing, and adaptive music expand the boundaries of immersion. From the sonic legacy of Indiana Jones to…
-
TRACK FOCUS: New Concert formats
How can live sound transform a space, shape perception, and create shared experiences that go beyond the traditional listening context? At Sonic Days 2025, the New Concert Formats track invites audiences to investigate how technology, artistry, and technical expertise converge to redefine live and spatial sound.This year’s programme presents a range of approaches, from system design and spatial audio integration to artistic research in 3D clubbing and sensorily rich indie-pop…
-
Track Focus: Sound in Museum
How can sound create meaning in museum spaces—and how can exhibitions speak through it? The “Sound in Museum” track at Sonic Days 2025 explores how audio can shape storytelling, atmosphere, and visitor experience in cultural environments. Through talks and installations, researchers, designers, and artists share projects where sound transforms how history and art are perceived. Carl Nielsen Museum In 2023, the Carl Nielsen Museum in Odense reopened with sound at…
-
Track Focus: Podcast
Exploring new dimensions of podcasting — from crafted narratives to immersive audio worlds.How can podcasts become more than stories we listen to — something we step into, feel, and co-create with? At Sonic Days 2025, the Podcast track invites audiences to explore the evolving boundaries between storytelling, sound design, and production practice through a series of talks and case studies from leading creators and industry specialists.This year’s programme highlights diverse…
-
Track Focus: Sound Art
Exploring new dimensions of listening — from ecological soundscapes to immersive 3D worlds. How can sound become more than something we hear — something we inhabit, touch, and co-create with? At Sonic Days 2025, the Sound Art track invites audiences to explore the boundaries between technology, environment, and artistic practice through a series of talks and case studies by internationally active sound artists and researchers. This year’s programme highlights diverse…
-
Meyer Sound at Sonic Days
Meyer Sound Returns as a Gold Sponsor for Sonic Days 2025 Founded in 1979 in Berkeley, California, the company marked its 45-year anniversary in 2024, building a legacy in high-fidelity sound systems for concerts, theatres, and immersive installations worldwide. Renowned for its integrated approach, Meyer Sound designs and manufactures its systems in-house, ensuring unmatched performance and reliability. Their products are trusted globally for delivering consistent, clear sound in both live…
-
Genelec at Sonic Days
Genelec has joined Sonic Days 2025 as a Gold Sponsor. Founded in 1978 in Iisalmi, Finland, Genelec has built its reputation on precise, reliable monitoring tools for studios, broadcasters, and sound professionals around the world. Their focus on active loudspeakers and accurate sound reproduction has made them a trusted reference in the audio industry. All Genelec products are designed and manufactured in Iisalmi, where the company’s factory, R&D, and testing…
-
Track Focus: Music Production
What defines cutting-edge music production today? At Sonic Days 2025, the Music Production track will bring together internationally acclaimed professionals to explore the craft, technology, and artistry behind modern sound creation. From immersive audio and spatial recording to electronic performance and experimental workflows, this track will highlight those shaping the way music is made, experienced, and shared. Featured guests include: With its mix of technical insight, creative vision, and international expertise, the Music Production…
-
Track Focus: Sound for Film & TV
What makes cinematic sound truly come alive? At Sonic Days 2025, the Sound for Film & TV track gathers award-winning sound professionals to explore how sound design and music shape the stories we see — and hear — on screen. This year’s programme features screenings, live discussions, and in-depth talks with internationally acclaimed guests: With its mix of screenings, technical insight, and creative dialogue, the Sound for Film & TV track at Sonic Days 2025invites audiences…
-
Announcing Michael Romanowski for the Sonic Days 2025 programme!
Michael Romanowski is a five-time GRAMMY Award winner, ten-time nominee, and one of the most respected mastering engineers working in music today. Based in Berkeley, California, he is the chief mastering engineer at Coast Mastering and a recognized pioneer in immersive audio mastering, with a career spanning more than three decades and over 4,000 albums. Since designing his first surround studio in 2001 and adding height channels in 2015, Michael has…
-
Press highlight: Mondo-DR
Mondo-DR has recently featured Sonic Days 2025, describing it as “where sound unites creativity, technology and people”. The coverage highlights our mission to bring together creative professionals, technologists, researchers and students in a unique, inclusive two-day event in Kolding. This year’s edition (November 19-20) promises nine thematic tracks spanning music production, game audio, film & TV sound, sound art, and more — all free to attend, thanks to our partners…
-
Justin Gray will be at Sonic Days 2025!
Justin Gray is an award-winning producer, mixing engineer, and mastering engineer based in Toronto, Canada. A recognized innovator in the field of immersive audio, Justin collaborates with artists, producers, and labels around the world to realize their music in Dolby Atmos. His studio, Justin Gray Sound, is one of Canada’s first immersive audio facilities designed for music production, setting a benchmark for spatial music production. Over the course of his…
-
Rumpistol will join Sonic Days 2025!
Danish electronic composer and producer Jens B. Christiansen, known as Rumpistol, has spent more than two decades developing a unique musical voice that bridges genres and emotional states. Since his debut in the early 2000s, he has become one of his generation’s most inquisitive and forward-thinking artists—known for fusing detailed electronic production with organic textures and evocative melodies. Following a personal and artistic turning point in 2020, Rumpistol began a…
-
2025 Program is online
The Sonic Days 2025 Programme Is Live! We’re thrilled to announce that the full programme for Sonic Days 2025 is now live! Join us on November 19–20 at Sonic College in Kolding for two immersive days packed with sound, creativity, and connection. This year’s edition features nine diverse tracks, covering everything from music production, film and TV sound, podcasting, game audio, sound in museums, audio synthesis, and sound art — to new and experimental performance formats.…
-
James Mather & Tormod Ringnes is joining Sonic Days!
We’re beyond excited to announce that James Mather & Tormod Ringnes is joining Sonic Days!James is an Oscar-winning UK Sound Supervisor and re-recording mixer. His work is all about storytelling through sound and vision — something he has mastered in close collaboration with legendary filmmakers like Sir Kenneth Branagh (Belfast), David Yates (Harry Potter), and most recently Christopher McQuarrie and Tom Cruise, where he won the Academy Award for Best…