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SUMMARY:Youth Workshop
DESCRIPTION:As part of the 10th edition of the SPACE21 Festival in Slemani\, the Youth Workshop connects sound practice with environmental awareness\, archaeological thinking\, and architectural perception\, allowing participants to understand listening and sound-making as tools for exploring place\, history\, and space. \n1. Listening Walks — Environment · Archaeology · Urban Space: Listening walks invite participants to explore Slemani through attentive listening\, treating the city as a living sonic landscape. \n2. Creative Composition — Sonic Narratives · Cultural Mapping: Participants shape their ideas into structured musical works\, linking sound to place\, memory\, and imagination. \n3. Sound-Making & Tool-Building — Experimental Practice: Using simple materials and accessible technologies\, participants construct instruments and sound devices. \n4. Improvisation Sessions — Social Space · Collective Memory · Spatial Interaction: Improvisation develops confidence\, responsiveness\, and collaborative awareness through real-time sound-making. \n\nFunding for Youth Projects by the Ernst von Siemens Music Foundation 
URL:https://space21.org/event/youth-workshop/
LOCATION:SPACE21 Sound Gallery\, Culture Factory\, Salim Street\, Sulaymaniyah Governorate\, Kurdistan Region\, 46001\, Iraq
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260411
DTSTAMP:20260409T094929
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SUMMARY:Slemani Sonic Horizon
DESCRIPTION:The 10th edition of the SPACE21 Festival transforms Slemani into a living soundscape\, featuring immersive installations in public spaces\, site-specific performances and more by local and international artists. Explore the city’s acoustic and ecological layers through sound archives\, experimental music\, and collective listening.
URL:https://space21.org/event/slemani-sonic-horizon/
LOCATION:SPACE21 Sound Gallery\, Culture Factory\, Salim Street\, Sulaymaniyah Governorate\, Kurdistan Region\, 46001\, Iraq
CATEGORIES:Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="SPACE21":MAILTO:info@space21.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Baghdad:20260404T110000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Baghdad:20260410T130000
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SUMMARY:Dr Nebez Museum
DESCRIPTION:Dr Jamal Nebez Museum – Last year\, Archive Khanah moved to the Dr Nebez Museum\, another storied space dedicated to the life and work of one of Kurdistan’s most influential thinkers. Dr Nebez’s decision to devote both his personal archive and his home to future generations reflects a deep commitment to cultural preservation and education. Hosting Archive Khanah in this environment allowed the audience to connect intimately with the sounds and stories that have shaped Kurdish identity. This year\, Archive Khanah invites the public to revisit these remarkable venues and embark on a unique listening journey through the Kurdish Sound Archive. By bringing the archive back to these historically and culturally rich spaces\, we aim to deepen the experience of listening—not just to recorded sounds\, but to the living history embedded in the very fabric of these homes. Through this\, Archive Khanah continues its mission to bridge past and present\, inspiring new connections and understanding through the powerful act of listening
URL:https://space21.org/event/nebez-museum/
LOCATION:Dr Nebez Museum\, Jamal Nebez museum موزەخانەی جەمال نەبەز Nali Street\, Sulaymaniyah Governorate\, Kurdistan Region\, 46001\, Iraq
CATEGORIES:Archive
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ORGANIZER;CN="Archive Khanah":MAILTO:info@khanah.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Baghdad:20260404T110000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Baghdad:20260410T230000
DTSTAMP:20260409T094929
CREATED:20260122T190353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T144634Z
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SUMMARY:Piramerd Poet
DESCRIPTION:Piramerd Poet House – In recent years\, Archive Khanah has found a home in some of Slemani’s most significant cultural landmarks\, each space carrying a unique legacy deeply connected to Kurdish history and intellectual life. We began at Piramerd House\, the residence of the legendary Kurdish author and activist who founded the city’s first publishing house—a beacon for anti-colonial thought and literary innovation. The walls of Piramerd House echo with the voices of resistance and creativity\, making it a fitting setting for safeguarding and sharing the Kurdish Sound Archive
URL:https://space21.org/event/piramerd-poet/
LOCATION:Piramerd Poet\, Peramerd Poet\, Sabunkaran Street\, Sulaymaniyah Governorate\, Kurdistan Region\, 46001\, Iraq
CATEGORIES:Archive
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Baghdad:20260404T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Baghdad:20260410T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T094929
CREATED:20260122T162552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T150217Z
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SUMMARY:SPACE21 Sound Gallery
DESCRIPTION:SPACE21 Sound Gallery is housed on the second floor of the historic Yellow Building in the old tobacco factory in Slemani. Abandoned after the Kurdish revolution in 1991\, the factory has been reborn as a vibrant cultural hub—a “culture factory”—for the city’s creative makers. The gallery’s hall still holds the scent and spirit of its sonic past\, echoing the labour and stories of those who once worked there\, including the father of SPACE21 founder Hardi Kurda. Stepping into the hall is like entering a living tobacco factory museum\, where the original machines remain as silent witnesses to a bygone era. Today\, instead of producing tobacco\, the space invites listeners and artists to collaborate in the creation of sound. The hall’s resonance calls everyone back to collective work\, transforming industrial memory into an artistic experience—where the sounds of the past inspire new sonic futures
URL:https://space21.org/event/space21-sound-gallery/
LOCATION:SPACE21 Sound Gallery\, Culture Factory\, Salim Street\, Sulaymaniyah Governorate\, Kurdistan Region\, 46001\, Iraq
CATEGORIES:Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="SPACE21":MAILTO:info@space21.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Baghdad:20260407T110000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Baghdad:20260409T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T094929
CREATED:20260122T162125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T143511Z
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SUMMARY:University of Sulaimani
DESCRIPTION:SPACE21 presents Slemani Sonic Horizon\, a three-day conference in collaboration with the University of Sulaimani. As part of the festival’s 10th edition\, the conference features talks and panels on the city’s sonic culture. A highlight is the Engaging the Next Generation session\, sharing the design and outcomes of SPACE21 Youth Workshops that empower young people to create\, listen\, and perform. The event will explore inclusive pedagogy\, sustainability\, and youth participation in shaping Slemani’s sonic landscape
URL:https://space21.org/event/university-of-sulaimani/
LOCATION:University of Sulaimani\, University of Sulaimani\, Sulaymaniyah Governorate\, Kurdistan Region\, 46001\, Iraq
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Baghdad:20260409T110000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Baghdad:20260409T140000
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SUMMARY:University of Sulaimani
DESCRIPTION:SPACE21 presents Slemani Sonic Horizon\, a three-day conference in collaboration with the University of Sulaimani. As part of the festival’s 10th edition\, the conference features talks and panels on the city’s sonic culture. A highlight is the Engaging the Next Generation session\, sharing the design and outcomes of SPACE21 Youth Workshops that empower young people to create\, listen\, and perform. The event will explore inclusive pedagogy\, sustainability\, and youth participation in shaping Slemani’s sonic landscape
URL:https://space21.org/event/university-of-sulaimani-3/
LOCATION:SPACE21 Sound Gallery\, Culture Factory\, Salim Street\, Sulaymaniyah Governorate\, Kurdistan Region\, 46001\, Iraq
CATEGORIES:Conference
ORGANIZER;CN="SPACE21":MAILTO:info@space21.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Baghdad:20260409T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Baghdad:20260409T210000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T150018Z
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SUMMARY:Paia Studio
DESCRIPTION:Paia Studio is uniquely located in a former public swimming pool\, now transformed into a vibrant creative studio hosting a range of cultural activities. This year\, SPACE21 has chosen Paia Studio as one of its new festival venues\, recognising its distinctive atmosphere and creative potential. The venue’s striking blend of past and present—echoes of water and play now giving way to artistic exploration—offers a compelling backdrop for innovative cultural expression. For the festival\, SPACE21 will present a live performance specially designed to resonate with Paia Studio’s character. The performance will draw on the site’s history as a communal gathering place\, exploring themes of transformation\, memory\, and renewal. By activating this repurposed space through sound and movement\, the festival aims to celebrate both the legacy and the new creative energy of Paia Studio\, inviting audiences to experience the poetry of place in a truly immersive way.
URL:https://space21.org/event/paia-studio/
LOCATION:Paia Studio\, PAIA studio\, Sarchinar Road\, Sulaymaniyah Governorate\, Kurdistan Region\, 46001\, Iraq
CATEGORIES:Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="SPACE21":MAILTO:info@space21.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Baghdad:20260410T110000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Baghdad:20260410T180000
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SUMMARY:SPACE21 Sound Gallery
DESCRIPTION:SPACE21 Sound Gallery is housed on the second floor of the historic Yellow Building in the old tobacco factory in Slemani. Abandoned after the Kurdish revolution in 1991\, the factory has been reborn as a vibrant cultural hub—a “culture factory”—for the city’s creative makers. The gallery’s hall still holds the scent and spirit of its sonic past\, echoing the labour and stories of those who once worked there\, including the father of SPACE21 founder Hardi Kurda. Stepping into the hall is like entering a living tobacco factory museum\, where the original machines remain as silent witnesses to a bygone era. Today\, instead of producing tobacco\, the space invites listeners and artists to collaborate in the creation of sound. The hall’s resonance calls everyone back to collective work\, transforming industrial memory into an artistic experience—where the sounds of the past inspire new sonic futures
URL:https://space21.org/event/space21-sound-gallery-4/
LOCATION:SPACE21 Sound Gallery\, Culture Factory\, Salim Street\, Sulaymaniyah Governorate\, Kurdistan Region\, 46001\, Iraq
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="SPACE21":MAILTO:info@space21.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Baghdad:20260410T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Baghdad:20260410T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T094929
CREATED:20260122T122049Z
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SUMMARY:Maryam Al-Adra
DESCRIPTION:The Maryam of Virgin Church\, one of the oldest surviving houses in Slemani. This historic church is not only a testament to the city’s architectural heritage but also a living archive of collective memory. Its ancient stone walls and vaulted ceilings create a unique acoustic environment\, where even the softest sounds linger and resonate\, inviting deep listening. Within these walls\, generations have gathered for worship\, reflection\, and community\, filling the space with music\, prayer\, and shared stories. The church’s distinctive acoustics preserve these sonic traces\, making every footstep\, whispered prayer\, and song part of a layered tapestry of memory. For visitors and the local community alike\, experiencing sound in this space is an act of connecting with the past—where place and memory are brought to life through listening. Maryam of Virgin Church stands as a powerful reminder of how architecture shapes not only what we see\, but also what we hear and remember. In honouring its soundscape\, we honour the enduring spirit and history of Slemani itself.
URL:https://space21.org/event/maryam-al-adra/
LOCATION:The Mariam Al Adra\, Maryam of virgin Church کەنیسەی مەریەمی عەزراء\, Sulaymaniyah Governorate\, Kurdistan Region\, 46001\, Iraq
CATEGORIES:Performance
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