Isaac Gibson is a Northern Irish DJ, producer and sound designer. He has over ten years of experience in the music industry and is currently studying for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the School of Arts, English and Languages at Queen's, with a focus on Music Technology, Socially Engaged Sonic Arts and Sound Design.

In recent years, Isaac has worked on the music and sound design of many short films, installations and theatrical productions that have been showcased at various European institutions.

This is the first British Council Venice Biennale Fellowship awarded to SARC: Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Sound and Music. Isaac will spend one month in Venice working with other artists on a research project and contributing to the world’s most important art biennale as an exhibition ambassador for the British Pavilion.

Speaking about the Fellowship, Isaac said: “The fellowship serves as a fantastic opportunity for me to live, work, and collaborate with other artists in Venice as part of this year’s Biennale. It's a once in a lifetime chance to showcase my work on an international stage. Being in Venice, surrounded by its historic architecture and vibrant artistic community, promises to be an inspiring experience and I look forward to exchanging ideas with the other fellows, learning new techniques, and expanding my own artistic practice.”

Professor Pedro Rebelo, Director of SARC: Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Sound and Music at Queen’s commented: “We are delighted to announce a partnership with the British Council Venice Biennale Fellowship programme. This is particularly exciting on the occasion of SARC’s 20th Anniversary and testimony to the excellent relationship we have developed with the British Council over the years.

“I would like to thank the British Council and the School of Arts, English and Languages for providing the financial support for making this programme possible. This represents an important beginning for new collaboration with a community of practice of over forty partners across the UK and an opportunity to showcase our research in sound and music in this context."

For more information on the Fellowship, please visit: https://venicebiennale.britishcouncil.org/fellowship/venice-fellowships-2024