Five-time Grammy-nominated Composer & Electronic Music Pioneer Suzanne Ciani will appear at both The Barbican Centre and also a special Live Performance At The Earth Theatre as part of THE FUTURE IS SOUND 2026

THE FUTURE IS SOUND 2026 returns this October with four days of connected experiences exploring how music and sound are shaping the future of the human experience.

In today’s musical landscape, the boundaries of traditional genres have been dissolving for years, paving the way for a vibrant new era where music is defined not by rigid labels but by immersive experiences. This paradigm celebrates the art of sound, taking listeners on mind altering sonic journeys that completely envelop them.

ROBOT KOCH is an award-winning artist and composer renowned for his innovative fusion of electronic and ambient music, with science and spirituality. His latest release, Allow, delves into this very essence; serving as a soundtrack for inner journeys, integrating practices like meditation and breathwork to facilitate personal transformation.

Dr. Martha Newson - psychologist, anthropologist & expert in human behavior explores how rituals—especially those centered on music, dance and collective experiences—forge deep connections among individuals and communities. She describes the "4Ds"—DANCE, DRUMS, DRUGS and SLEEP DEPRIVATION—as key elements of modern rave culture that echo ancient communal practices.

A Live Audience Soundscape Experiment Reveals Sound's Measurable Impact on Mood and Connection. At THE FUTURE IS SOUND five-year milestone event, renowned DJ, producer & psychotherapeutic counselor Matthew 'Bushwacka' Benjamin applied his unique music and sound science expertise to lead a groundbreaking live experiment on the effects of soundscapes.