Deep Listening to Nature

Andrew Skeoch is an educator, naturalist, environmental thinker, and one of Australias best-known nature sound recordists. Over the last thirty years, he has documenting the sounds of wild environments around the planet, and through his label Listening Earth, published over one hundred recordings featuring habitats from most continents. These albums consistently attract Spotify streaming figures in the many tens of thousands a week. His recordings are also heard in the audio installation at Sydney Wildlife World, and feature in the currently touring Australian Geographic / Northern Pictures immersive installation Our Country. They have contributed to feature films, including Peter Gabriels soundtrack to Phillip Noyces Rabbit Proof Fence, Disneys 2016 remake of The Jungle Book, and the upcoming Force of Nature with Eric Bana. Andrew is an experienced public speaker, having given presentations to audiences ranging from local community and school groups to university students. He has delivered radio features, keynote addresses and a TEDx talk, weaving spectacular recordings with visual analysis. He is also president of the Australian Wildlife Sound Recording Group, a premier association of nature field recordists that encourages skills and passion in a new generation of enthusiasts.