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Spinnaker Hosts Solent Seascape Project Artist Richard Walters


What does the breathtaking view from the top of Spinnaker Tower stir in you? Wonder? Calm? Nostalgia? Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Richard Walters wants to capture those emotions…and turn them into music.

As part of the Solent Seascape Project Artist Residency, Richard will be at the Tower on Saturday 2nd August, inviting visitors to share their thoughts and feelings as they take in the sweeping views of the Solent. These spontaneous conversations will be recorded and later woven into a unique musical project: Songs from the Solent, a new EP blending personal stories, natural beauty, and original songwriting.

A Grammy-nominated UK artist, Richard Walters has released five albums and collaborated with talents including Oscar-nominated actress Florence Pugh, UK legend Alison Moyet and superstar DJ DeadMau5. His music has featured on hit shows such as Grey’s Anatomy, After Life, and CSI: Miami, amassing over 200 million streams and support from BBC 6 Music and Radio 2.

“I’m absolutely over the moon to be starting this residency,” Richard said. “The Solent coastline has been a huge creative inspiration since I moved to Hampshire. I’m excited to explore its natural history and hear the voices of those who love and live alongside it.”

This residency is more than a creative project, it’s a call to connect. Through music, Songs from the Solent aims to raise awareness of the environmental challenges facing the region while building a deeper, emotional bond between people and place. Once released, the EP will be available via all major streaming platforms, accompanied by an interactive music map, letting listeners experience each track where it was inspired.

The Solent Seascape Project is a collaborative long term initiative, working to restore multiple habitats across the Solent strait – a diverse estuarine system between the Isle of Wight and mainland England. Readmore here: Solent Seascape Project

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