What does Plac Grunwaldzki sound like? Is this neighborhood just the hustle and bustle of trams and the hum of the streets? Or perhaps we'll also find here the peace, quiet, and everyday sounds that make up the unique identity of this part of Wrocław? "Sounds of Grunwald Square" is a project in which we, together with you, are seeking answers to these questions. The pilot, implemented in 2025, included three events that allowed you to listen to the surrounding space and experience Grunwald as a neighborhood with its own rhythm, sound, and energy. It's also an opportunity to experience music in a completely different way—outside clubs, outside institutions, outside large festivals, in public spaces.

The idea for this series stemmed from our observations of the estate's soundscape, which sounds completely different at different times of day and in different parts. For us, sound is part of the identity of Grunwaldzki Square – both in the form of city noise and the sounds of nature and the river. Over the coming years, we want to listen to our immediate surroundings with you, discuss the impact the estate's soundscape has on your daily lives, and above all, experience contemporary music in various forms within our estate.

We've refreshed our neighborhood walks! We're weaving a new twist into the well-proven formats of walks exploring architecture, identity, and nature: two sound walks. Both took place in the first week of June. These were shared walks during which, instead of focusing on what we saw, we paid attention to what we heard around us—e.g., street sounds, people's voices, nature, and the sounds of the city. With the help of the guide, we learned how to listen carefully and recognize different elements of the soundscape.

Walk schedule:

• June 5, 2025 (Thursday), 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
• June 7, 2025 (Saturday), 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Walking tour leader:

Marta Konieczna – music critic and sound culture animator, originally from Łódź and active in Wrocław. Co-curator, producer, and PR coordinator of the workshop-concert series Canti Spazializzati (since 2022). Previously (2019-2022) she was the editor of the contemporary music magazine "Glissando." She publishes in "Ruch Muzyczny," and her texts have also appeared in "Dwutygodnik," "Krytyka Polityczna," and "Mint Magazine." She graduated with a BA in Music in the Media from the Academy of Music in Łódź (2019) and a MA in Musicology from the University of Wrocław (2022), teaching music journalism there during the 2024/25 academic year. She works at the Wrocław Institute of Culture as a specialist in social and cultural affairs (since 2023).

As part of the "Sounds of Grunwaldzki Square" on the evening of July 18th, we also invited you to a unique musical event. Ambient and experimental sounds prepared by collective late and the LUZ Academic Radio team. This multisensory event will forever be associated with sound and smell, thanks to the fragrance blends prepared by the collective.

Who was our sound guide during this event?

Late is an audiovisual collective specializing in organizing intimate ambient events that engage all the senses. Through their activities, they strive to blur the lines between concerts, club sets, and artistic performances, creating an atmosphere that allows for the free experience of all sensibilities without strictly imposed rules. The collective comprises DJs, music producers, visual artists, promoters, and VJs. Each Late event is closely linked to a specific concept, and its expression reaches all the senses. The conceptual foundation is music exploring deep, ambient, and experimental sounds, as well as visuals metaphorically linked to the theme. Event venues feature carefully selected colors and lighting. The spaces feature decorations and installations, and the air is filled with a scent specially composed for the event. Through their activities, Late strives to encourage a shift in approach to music experiences and spending free time both in company and in connection with oneself. A key element of their events is creating a safe space where building bonds and deepening experiences comes more easily and naturally. Recently, the collective has performed at music clubs and art galleries in Wrocław and across Poland, including one of Poland's largest electronic music festivals, Up To Date 2024.

If you missed us on the roof of the Student Culture Zone, you can catch up on this event by immersing yourself in the soothing sounds in the comfort of your home: https://www.youtube.com/live/LATCU-aqeyE?si=5SGeSlpJg1LLsxRc

LUZ_air is an initiative with a well-established position in the Wrocław music scene, founded by Kamil Winiarz and continued by Bartłomiej Patla and Michał Sember – music editors at Radio LUZ, as well as experienced selectors associated with Wrocław and national musical events such as Macondo, Uczulenie, Jesień na Księżu, and the Musica Privata festival. The collective hosts live events every other Monday at 8:00 PM, inviting DJs, selectors, vocalists, and music lovers to the Radio LUZ studio. Guests present original sets in a live performance format, with videos published on a dedicated YouTube channel, enabling their further promotion and preservation for a wider audience. LUZ_air is a professional platform promoting contemporary music, supporting both local artists and creative initiatives within the broadly defined field of sound culture.