ABOUT US
Overhear is the mobile app that puts audio on the map. We digitally pin poetry, short stories and oral histories to real-life locations, inviting users to explore their environments, collect the recordings and discover new ways to look at the world around them.
Whether in a park, a cafe, a housing estate, train station, beach or forest, we want to draw people’s attention away from their screens and towards where they are right now. With the help of engaging, localised content, we encourage our users to pause, listen, and see what would otherwise go unnoticed.
Our Mission in Audio Engagement
At the heart of our app lies a commitment to being-on-location. Each pin on the map is an invitation to be and to notice what it is like to be you, in your current environment. It is an act of attention to which the App is an innovative tool.
Meet Our Team
Discover the faces behind our app and see how their diverse experiences make us a trusted choice.
Adrian
Adrian joined Overhear as a co-director at the same time as Kibriya during the first lockdown in 2020. Adrian brings a clear UX head to the team think about future functionality and features as well as leading on our workshops.
Kibriya
Kibriya joined Overhear as a freelance blog writer and marketer after writing a piece for the Verge Poetry Festival that captured the Overhear ethos perfectly. She has since become a co-director helping shape Overhear's workshops and funding applications.
Tom
Tom founded Overhear after an urge to anchor digital content back in some sort of locality. Finding a home for it among the poetry community he has been successful in applying for several Arts Council England bids to help it grow.
Our Values:
We focus on creative expression and helping people reconnect with their surroundings. This drives how we work—connecting communities through location-based audio experiences. We build tools that let people explore stories, discover new perspectives on familiar places, and create their own content through participatory arts.
Download our app and be moved!
Ready to explore audio stories around you? Our app helps you connect with local projects and discover creative content. Join our community, share your thoughts, and engage with art, culture, and mindfulness. It’s easy, fun, and waiting for you!
