On the street: empowering marginalised voices through 'Hear, Here'

Hear, Here' is an innovative audio-documentary project utilising oral histories to insert under-represented narratives into urban space. By calling a dedicated phone line displayed on a street sign, a passer-by can engage with the hidden histories of their neighbourhood. The act of presenting marginalised voices challenges conventional historical records which are dominated by Christian, white, elite, heteronormative and settler-colonial narratives. Using open-access technology, 'Hear, Here' democratises storytelling and fosters community engagement and critical dialogue. Its global expansion underscores its adaptability and capacity to mobilise social change by confronting uncomfortable truths and promoting inclusivity through oral history. Ultimately, 'Hear, Here' serves as a vanguard for the scholarly exploration of storytelling and technological mediation in forging a more equitable societal landscape.