Author Archives: Holly Rumble

I have completed the arduous task of surveying all of the streets in section one of my map: the area between High Street, South Bridge, South College Street/Potterrow, and George IV Bridge. It was busy, noisy, and rained heavily at … Continue reading →

I have divided the streets into 6 sections so that I can concentrate my efforts on each day. I will begin on Friday 3rd, and finish on Wednesday 8th, which gives me a spare day before the presentation to go … Continue reading →

For more discussion about the work I am taking to Edinburgh please take a look at this article by Laura Ennor: http://edinburghfestival.list.co.uk/article/43238-hear-a-pin-drop-at-the-2012-edinburgh-fringe/

Everyone who comes to see my Hear a Pin Drop Here presentation on Friday 10th August will receive a limited edition Pin Drop Hunting kit. This will consist of a selection of pins, a map, and instructions, and a special … Continue reading →

On 23rd June I will be testing out my pin dropping technique at Firstsite in Colchester, as part of the Love Architecture festival. I want to determine how different floor surfaces and ambient sounds are going to affect the piece … Continue reading →

I went to Oxford Street to test out the functioning of my Pin Drop hypothesis. I have decided that the only fair way to decide if you can hear a pin drop is to not look at it hit the … Continue reading →

I have signed my contract and submitted the show to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe brochure. I have also purchased 600 pins, and my GPS device is in a Royal Mail delivery office waiting for me to collect it. The talk will … Continue reading →