exhibitions

‘A Change In The Tarmac’ is a 21-minute immersive sound installation by composer Caolán Austin written for piano, strings, woodwind, electronics, archive recording and found sound. Designed for both stereo sound and 5.1 surround sound, the piece forms a bed for memories & past interactions with the ever-changing presence of the border to be recounted. It was originally commissioned by Dylan Quinn Dance Theatre as part of ‘Anything To Declare’ and premiered at Féile Derry. It is now set to be included as part of Other Voices in 2026 as part of ‘Soundings’ - the new discussion and ideas thread to the Other Voices festival, alongside discussions with musician & activist Kate Nash, journalist Tony Connolly, author Seamus O’Reilly and journalist/author Aoife Moore.

‘Anything to Declare’ is a 90-minute multi-art form creative reflection on the border that exists in Ireland, through contemporary dance, sound, film and visual arts installations. The border, which has defined this island and particularly the borderlands of the island since 1921, continues to be contentious.

The ‘Anything to Declare’ project is not seeking to make a comment on whether the border should or should not exist. It does, and as a result, there has been a significant impact on the people living on this island; specifically for those living in the border hinterland.



The 2026 iteration of ‘Anything To Declare’ showcased a new commission by Caolán alongside an established visual installation by Manorhamilton-based filmmaker Roisín Loughrey (@roisinloughrey_filmmaker) and a dance performance and neon installation from dancer & choreographer, Dylan Quinn (@dylanaquinn).

‘Anything To Declare‘ took place across three venues in Derry City. Initially beginning at the The Verbal Arts Centre, the audience followed a trail to the The Derry Playhouse and on to New Gate Arts Centre; observing a collection of work through a range of artistic mediums. The project encourages the audience to reflect on the border between the North and the South of Ireland.