European Sound Studies Association

The European Sound Studies Association (ESSA) is a scholarly organization dedicated to exploring how sound influences culture, society, and experience across Europe. It brings together researchers, artists, and professionals to share ideas, research, and projects related to sound, including music, noise, silence, and audio technology. ESSA promotes interdisciplinary collaboration to better understand the ways sound shapes our perceptions and environments. Through conferences, publications, and networking, it supports the development of sound studies as an academic field, fostering dialogue about both artistic and social aspects of sound in contemporary life.