Room40 is very pleased to announce the theme for this year’s Open Frame Festival – Dead Silence. Drawing influence from the John Cage Centenary and his work to reconsider the notion of silence, the ever vanishing states of ‘natural quiet’ and increasing opportunities to bring voice to those previously silent or quietened through new channels and platforms – Open Frame seeks to tap into these veins of thought and explore the possible ramifications (sonic and otherwise) that might ensue.