From listening to playing: reimagining musical participation through technology and collaboration

This thesis investigates how new music technologies can help move audiences from listeners to players in musical experiences. The research is conducted using practice-based methods and critical reflection, and explores how audiences can participate in music through four main projects. These include interactive experiences ranging from a houshold object to a theatrical production. The thesis proposes practical music composition strategies to help active audience involvement in music, potentially revolutionising how we experience and participate in music in the future.