Sound without borders
Live performance, music education, even your next band rehearsal — all of it is about to change. At the forefront of this shift is Fiona Ryder, founder of Bonza, a British startup creating immersive audio spaces where musicians can collaborate in real time, no matter where they are in the world.
In this episode of Visionary, recorded on campus at Here East, Fiona joins Georgina Godwin to reveal how Bonza’s ultra-low-latency technology and spatial soundscapes are opening new creative possibilities for performers, educators and venues alike. Think: virtual concerts, hybrid gigs, and masterclasses across continents — all with the sonic feel of a shared room.
Backed by Innovate UK and driven by a passion for sound and access, Fiona’s work doesn’t just imagine a digital future for music. It’s building one.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
How Bonza recreates real acoustic environments so musicians can rehearse as if they’re together — even hundreds of miles apart.
Why immersive audio could bring music education back into underfunded schools.
How tech is giving small venues, young artists, and remote performers a bigger stage.
Watch the episode on YouTube below, or listen via your preferred podcast app.
