THE FIRST TOUR MAY – JUNE 2024
BBC 5 LIVE
“Tim Arnold has researched screen addiction and social media’s effects on mental health since 2017 with his study culminating in the critically acclaimed album, film & theatre show, Super Connected”
– BBC 5 LIVE
Nihal Arthanayake
7th May 2024
UK FRINGE REVIEW
“This production is a warning to humanity about today’s digital age and chillingly the one that inexorably will follow. Any piece of art should have the audience leave with more than they entered the room with. Super Connected definitely succeeds : it is a hugely significant piece of work, containing a vital message, carefully constructed and brilliantly performed. Outstanding” – UK Fringe Review,
18th May 2024
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BRIGHTON & HOVE NEWS
“‘Super Connected’ is a mammoth triumph, a project that Tim and his cohorts have dedicated many years of their life to, through his immaculate songwriting and Kate Alderton’s superlative artistic stage direction. A reformation of the art of album-crafting”
– Brighton and Hove News
30th May 2024
PHOTOGRAPHS
We were thrilled to be supported by the following photographers on the tour.
Paul Field (Isle of Wight) Ian Broadhurst (Liverpool) Steven Cassidy (Brighton)
Paul Le Surf (London) Cole Beaulieu (London) Nic Alderton (London)
ISLE OF WIGHT
LIVERPOOL
BRIGHTON
BATH
READING
LONDON
SIX LOCAL LIVE ALBUMS
Tim and music producer Jim Warren (Radiohead, Arcade Fire) recorded each show of the tour, creating a unique album from each performance. These six albums, part of the ‘Local Live Albums Series’ of Super Connected, will be gifted to the audiences who attended the shows. Inspired by Tim’s belief that the value of recorded music has diminished in today’s digital age, he wanted s to restore a personal connection by offering a tangible memento of a shared experience. Inspired by Bill Drummond’s view that “all recorded music has run its course” and should now celebrate time, place, and occasion rather than being “trapped in the device in your pocket”, The Tim Arnold Company emphasises the unique value of live performances. A microphone was set up during the “Screenless Socials” after each show to record audience reflections, which have been mixed and produced into a special track called ‘Unplug To Connect’ by Brighton based band Screenless Socials. The track is included at the end of each live album.
TEN BLOGS ABOUT THE TOUR
The Super Connected Toolkit is a curated collection of blogs inspired by the tour, offering practical strategies for balancing digital connectivity with real-life connections. Developed from Tim Arnold’s personal experiences and insights during the shows, these blogs provide guidance on navigating the challenges of our digital age. They aim to help audiences build meaningful interactions beyond the screen, echoing the themes of the performances. You can read the blogs on Tim’s Substack here.
