MSCTY x Thames

The river is the heart of London, connecting the far corners of the city; MSCTY, led by BBC radio broadcaster and producer Nick Luscombe, seeks to introduce new creative links between locations along the river, through an innovative sound journey that builds a connection between the Royal Docks and London Bridge.

Using MSCTY’s latest sonic placemaking programme, two new pieces of music have been made for Tower Bridge and London Bridge City Pier, as well as a soundtrack for the journey itself, with a unique composition inspired by the sights and sounds experienced on board an Uber Boat by Thames Clippers vessel. Audiences can use a QR code and geolocation to listen to the songs on their mobile devices while exploring the different areas, including two tracks inspired by the historic Royal Docks; one located at the Thames Barrier, by Kazakh-British composer Galya Bisengalieva, and one located at Woolwich Foot Tunnel by Al MacSween, founder of award-winning music collective Kefaya. MSCTY is a collaborative project for Totally Thames 2021 with new commissions from MSCTY by Uber Boat by Thames Clippers and Team London Bridge, and existing pieces commissioned by The Royal Docks.