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Free

Dates between 7 - 23 Nov 2025

Sonic Swirl & Silence

Zohaib Kazi

An immersive journey into the mystical world of Sufism.

Event Details
Date Dates between 7 - 23 Nov 2025
Times See full dates and times below
Location Loading Bay
(Second floor)
Ages All ages
Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult
Access
  • Seating available
  • Wheelchair user access

Explore the mysticism of Sufi Islam at Sonic Swirl & Silence – a mesmerising new installation created by Pakistani musician Zohaib Kazi and presented at Loading Bay, Bradford 2025’s pop-up venue in the heart of the city.

Sonic Swirl & Silence is a light and sound installation created from images and recordings of some of the most important Sufi sites in Pakistan – including the shrines dedicated to Sufi saints Lal Shahbaz Qalandar and Laki Shah Sadar, and to the revered Sufi poet Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai. This atmospheric installation introduces us to the devout Sufis who journey to these sacred sites, the music and dance that’s such a vital part of Sufism, and the extraordinary power of this deeply spiritual practice.

Sonic Swirl & Silence is part of BD: is LIT, a weekend of new light installations and artworks by local, national and international artists. The sound installation will be sticking around a little longer after the BD: is LIT weekend too.

Dates and times

Fri 7 Nov – 5pm-9pm (BD: is Lit)
Sat 8 Nov – 12pm- 9pm (BD: is Lit)
Sun 9 Nov – 12pm-4pm

Thu 13 Nov – 12pm-6pm
Fri 14 Nov – 12pm-6pm
Sat 15 Nov – 12pm-6pm
Sun 16 Nov – 12pm-4pm

Thu 20 Nov –12pm-6pm
Fri 21 Nov – 12pm-6pm
Sat 22 Nov – 12pm-6pm
Sun 23 Nov – 12pm-4pm

Video
Watch an introduction to Sonic Swirl & Silence from artist Zohaib Kazi.

Preview event

Join artist Zohaib Kazi and Shanaz Gulzar for a preview event of Sonic Swirl & Silence on Friday 7 November at midday. RSVP below.

Introductory Notes

Read the transcription here.

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