

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: This Place Meant  - destination #8 - The Grand Shaft, Dover
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 12:30 pm – Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Live sound immersion with Sound Emergence and guest artist Tom WhiteAbout this EventWelcome to destination #8 of This Place Meant - a sound pilgrimage of Kent's heritageSound Emergence with guest artist Tom White - The Grand Shaft, DoverSound Emergence and Tom White will create 1 hour sound immersion exploring the history, architecture and resonance of the Grand Shaft. Due to the nature of the space, this will be a different experience from our usual sound baths. You are invited to move through the space, or simply remain still if that feels right for you.About The Grand ShaftHidden within the cliffs of Dover, The Grand Shaft is a remarkable Napoleonic-era triple spiral staircase carved 140 feet down through the White Cliffs. Built between 1806 and 1809 to move troops quickly between the Western Heights and the town below, this unique feat of military engineering is the only triple staircase of its kind in the UK.About guest artist Tom WhiteTom White is a Ramsgate-based artist focusing predominantly on sound-based practices such as live performance, installation, recordings, composition for dance and film. He is interested in the physicality and phenomena of sound; how it can be felt by the body and experienced in architectural space. Past projects include commissions and appearances for Radiophrenia, Glasgow (CCA); BRAUBLFF (KRAAK &amp; De Player); Whitechapel Gallery, London &amp; Colour out of Space Festival, Brighton.Event Schedule22-03-2612.30pm - 1.00pm – arrival and wonder through the space1pm - 2pm - live soundAbout Sound EmergenceSound Emergence is a contemplative sound practice led by André Braga-Verissimo and Sasha Maye Bruce. Their work brings together sound, heritage and community to create immersive listening experiences across Kent and beyond. They explore sound as a form of contemplation, deep listening, and collective gathering, working across art, music and history.What to BringThis event is primarily standing and roaming through the space, though seating on steps or up on the top is possibleWarm clothing (can feel cold in the tunnel :)Tickets &amp; Sliding ScalePlease contribute according to your financial circumstances. Paying the upper tier supports the project and helps us offer lower-cost access.Suggested contribution: £5 – £20 per place. Please book a ticket for every person in your party, including children.A FULL SERIES ticket for This Place Meant is available for £25, allowing attendance at as many events as you wish.Parking &amp; AccessabilityTop (Drop Redoubt/Western Heights): Limited parking is available on Drop Redoubt Road. A car park is located on North Military Road next to the Detached Bastion, and another on South Military Road by St Martin's Battery.Bottom (Snargate Street): Located near the lower entrance to the shaft.Alternative: During busy open days, additional parking might be found in nearby Dover town areaswheelchair accessible at the bottom entrance. Please note there is no accessible way from bottom to top and vice versa of the Shaft.About the Lead ArtistsAndré Braga-VerissimoAndré works across sound, DJing, puppetry and performance. Founder &amp; Artistic Director of Sound Emergence, he explores sound as a contemplative and communal practice, bridging art, heritage and collective listening. He has 15 years’ experience as an arts facilitator across charities, education and cultural organisations.Sasha Maye BruceSasha is Co-Lead Artist on the Soundbath Pilgrimage and the project’s Mental Health Advisor. She is a psychotherapist, sound practitioner, and body-based Pesso Boyden therapist specialising in holistic, integrative therapy. She is also a Mental Health First Aider with 15 years’ leadership experience across sectors.Thank YouAndre &amp; Sasha Sound Emergence, part of And Gather CICInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soundemergence/
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- **Event Categories**: art, nonprofit, charities, health-wellness, entertainment, festivals, mental-health, parties, kids
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 5, max: 27.8, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: Dover
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Drop Redoubt Road
- **lat**: 51.1207732
- **long**: 1.3073098
- **full address**: Drop Redoubt Road, Drop Redoubt Road, Dover, United Kingdom

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- **organizer**: Andre (https://allevents.in/org/andre/20419370)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 12:30 pm (+01:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Drop Redoubt Road, Drop Redoubt Road, Dover, United Kingdom
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 5 up to 27.8 GBP
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Andre
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, nonprofit, charities, health-wellness, entertainment, festivals, mental-health, parties, kids
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about This Place Meant  - destination #8 - The Grand Shaft, Dover ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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