A musician, field-recordist and sound technician with a passion for exploring underwater soundscapes to raise biodiversity awareness and support the cultural value of aquatic spaces.
David de la Haye is a musician, field-recordist and sound technician with a passion for exploring underwater soundscapes. Listening underwater, he uses sound to raise biodiversity awareness and support the cultural value of aquatic spaces. He is particularly interested in freshwater habitats.
A member of the award-winning technical team at Newcastle University, David has developed an eclectic collaborative portfolio which includes international tours, artist residencies, workshops, and public installation.
He has produced works for British Ecological Society, BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, BBC Radio Scotland, and COP26 at Glasgow Science Centre. He is based in Durham and sits on the Cultural Committee for D2025, Durham County’s bid for UK City of Culture.