The Last Post Ceremony is a tradition at the Canberra War Memorial that began in 2013. The ceremony is held 364 days a year, and is dedicated to telling the stories of the 102,700 names on the Roll of Honour each day. This recording is from the 26 August 2024 ceremony, which commemorated Second Lieutenant Walter Stephen Filmer.

Last Post Ceremony at the War Memorial

This recording takes place in Garema Place, a significant social space within the CBD. While the history of Garema Place is important in Canberra's cultural landscape, it is truly brought to life by the people who gather in it. In this recording, you can hear my friends and I laughing against the backdrop of reggae music playing in the square. This recording encapsulates the energetic, uplifting, and dynamic, yet commonly overlooked environment.

Garema Place

This recording takes place on my early morning walk to the University of Canberra’s campus for a class. You can hear a chorus of birds in the trees that envelop the campus which immerse listeners in its calming atmosphere.

Walking to Class in the Morning

This recording takes place on a farm with sheep. You can hear a sheep bleat, and the sounds of birds surrounding the area. Canberra has a distinct history as a sheep station, and this recording immerses listeners in this cultural landscape.

Sheep Bleating in a Paddock

This recording takes place at the Street University venue in the Canberra City, where three youth rock bands performed on 28 August 2024. The band playing is the up-and-coming Marlten, of which members are aged between 15 and 16. Canberra has a very prominent live music scene, and is particularly supportive of youth in the music community.

Song: Why Go, Pearl Jam

Marlten Show, Street University

Mt. Ainslie is a prominent heritage site in Canberra, as well as a tourist destination and a common hiking place for locals and visitors.  In this recording, you can hear visitors of the site laughing and chatting, as well as strong winds. On the day, it was very cloudy and windy, and it was outstanding to be so close to the clouds while overlooking the beautiful Canberra vista.

Mount Ainslie

This recording captures the Light Rail tram passing by my while I am walking my cat. I live on the tram line, so I hear the tram several times a day. I hold a deep connection to the tram for multiple reasons, and it is culturally significant in various ways.

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