A closer look at the Touch Timpani
We’re delighted to share this new short film about the Touch Timpani, a bespoke accessible musical instrument developed as part of OrchLab, a long-term partnership between Drake Music and London […]
Nicholas Evans’s blog
DMLab London: Inclusive Instruments & Hearing – 9 March
DMLab is a space for Disabled and Non-Disabled musicians, technologists, and makers to exchange practices and explore new accessible instruments. This event, we are really excited to bring you two brand […]
[Part 4] DJing and Disability Research Report – Learning
DJing and Disability: Part Four – Learning to DJ Written by Maria Witek, Caro Cooke and Lisa Heywood This is the final part in our four-part blog series reporting on […]
[Part 3] DJing and Disability Research Report – Software
DJing and Disability: Part Three – Software and Track Organisation Written by Maria Witek, Caro Cooke and Lisa Heywood This is part three of a four-part blog series reporting on […]
[Part 2] DJing and Disability Research Report – Hardware
DJing and Disability: Part Two – Hardware Written by Maria Witek, Caro Cooke and Lisa Heywood. This is part two in a four-part blog series reporting on a research study […]
[Part 1] DJing and Disability Research Report – Introduction
DJing and Disability: Part One – Introduction Written by Maria Witek, Caro Cooke and Lisa Heywood. What is it like to DJ as a Disabled person? What makes it harder for Disabled […]
Inclusive Practice in Action 2026: Creating Change Together
Inclusive Practice in Action 2026: Creating Change Together We are delighted to announce that our Future Leaders and Youth Forum members are teaming up with partners Sound Connections […]
2025 in review
It’s been a busy year at Drake Music. From hackathons and exhibitions to festivals and showcases, we’ve continued to push the boundaries of accessible music-making in new ways. To commemorate […]
Introducing our 2025-26 Future Leaders
After a successful first year, we are delighted to announce that the second cohort of our Future Leaders programme is well underway! Funded by Youth Music, the project aims to […]
DMLab programme to expand nationally with support from TNLCF
We’re excited to launch DMLab in Bristol, Colchester, Gloucester and Hull thanks to funding from The National Lottery Community Fund. DMLab will work with existing and new partners to […]
