Aldershot Mixtape

Immersive Music Heritage walk launching in September 2025

The Aldershot Mixtape is a musical audio walk that takes you through Aldershot town, celebrating its rich and diverse heritage. This walk guides listeners on a sonic journey through the town's musical history. It features a variety of sounds, from the indie vibes of the legendary Buzz Club to the lively atmosphere of Victorian dance halls and the hedonistic early days of rave music. You'll hear a blend of synth, punk and folk songs, along with the distant chants of the Aldershot football club. By combining music, sound design, and interviews, the walk creates an immersive experience through the town's unique history.

Featuring audio work by

Jo Bartlett, Hattie Croucher, ElectroSonic Alchemists, Enid, The Memory Band feat. Andrews of Arcadia, Tara Manandhar, Phillip Osborne and Ben Unwin.

Written and Produced by Simon Aeppli

Sound design and mixing by James R.G. Wright

DJ narration by Al Luckett.

Exhibition and Publication design by Jamie Dobson

Funded by Rushmoor Borough Council & University for the Creative Arts

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For more information visit amix.uca.ac.uk

Participants said the following:

"The walk was excellent. It was great to look back in the past and be immersed in the musical heritage".

"Yes! Knowing the musical layout on top of the geographical layout was great! it was great to have some connection with local hotspots like the football stadium and the Shiva Community Centre".

"It did. I live here and know some of the stories but it is great to think of and experience Aldershot's soundscape as one journey and one story. It makes me proud of Aldershot".

"I had no idea there was such a rich musical heritage".

"Great to revisit the past and haunted ghosts of my youth".

"We have only ever visited Aldershot to attend events at the West End Centre. So it was nice way to discover a bit more about the town".