Interactive electronics
Powering the Radical Hope Machine | 13 Mar-4 Apr | 2 sessions

Calling creatives! Get involved with Horizon 2025 and create electronic art objects to be exhibited as part of the festival’s Radical Hope Machine.
The Radical Hope Machine is a lot of different things to a lot of different people, and this is your opportunity to make what it is you see! Explore the story world through a fisheye lens of science fiction and real-world inspiration, using basic electronics to create an interactive prototype of the Radical Hope Machine, adding dynamic elements like light, movement, and sound.
Discover how to use simple tools like BBC Micro: Bits, sensors, and motors to give your machine interactive elements. Add sensors like blinking lights, buzzing sounds, or rotating motors. Bring your machine to life using pre-organised electronic materials and basic coding.
Your machine will be seen by thousands of people as part of the Horizon 2025 festival!
All materials provided. No prior experience necessary or soldering required.
Free. Registration essential. Ages 16 and over.
Radical Hope Machine is presented by Horizon in partnership with Sunshine Coast Libraries.
Library | Date and Time | Registration |
Maroochydore | Thursday 13 March, 9.30am-12.00pm | Register |
Nambour | Friday 4 April, 9.30am-12.00pm | Register |
View the program and event terms and conditions.
About Horizon 2025
Horizon is an annual 10 day arts festival exploring the intersections of art, people, and place on Kabi Kabi / Jinibara Country, Sunshine Coast.
Horizon is a meeting point and a dividing line. Somewhere to connect, captivate, and challenge your notions — a place to wander and wonder through new art, music, performance and more.
Horizon returns 2 - 11 May 2025 with over 50 events in 10 locations across the region. Show me more about the Festival
