Sing the Gloaming –
a captivating visual-sound installation created by Professor Simon Kirby in collaboration with artists and musicians Tommy Perman and Rob St. John. At the heart of this mesmerizing project lies the ancient word “ghlei”—a 5,000-year-old term meaning light. From it, words like the poetic “gloaming” (dusk or twilight) have emerged, setting the tone for a deeply atmospheric experience.
The installation features a series of sound sculptures nestled in open, green spaces, where nature and art intertwine. Voices from some of Scotland’s most compelling vocalists—Aidan Moffat, Emily Scott, SHHE, Hanna Tuulikki, and Andrew Wasylyk—drift through the air, weaving through the landscape with ambient tones and ethereal melodies. The result? A sensory journey where sound meets light, language, and the natural world. Sing the Gloaming invites you to explore these sonic landscapes at your own pace—wandering, listening, and discovering.

As part of the festival, visitors will not only experience the installation but also have the chance to attend a special presentation by Rob St. John, offering insights into the creative process behind this unique and immersive project.