2024 In Review
It’s been a busy, exciting year here at Drake Music. From hackathons to inclusive ensembles, we’ve explored countless ways of accessible music-making. There’s been lots to shout about, so we […]
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Sony Assistive Musical Instrument Hackathon – September 2024
Sony Assistive Musical Instrument Hackathon, in partnership with Paraorchestra, Drake Music, Watershed and MyWorld Watershed, Bristol, UK. September 22–24, 2024. The Sony Assistive Musical Instrument Hackathon was a […]
Accessible Instrument Development Fund blog: zen olenski and The _PhotoSYNTH 4D_
Accessible Instrument Development Fund blog #3: zen olenski and The _PhotoSYNTH 4D_ We asked our 2023 Accessible Instrument Development Fund grantees to document their journey towards creating a brand […]
Accessible Instrument Development Fund blog: Nicola Woodham and Buffer Live
Accessible Instrument Development Fund blog #2: Nicola Woodham: Buffer Live Nicola playing Buffer Live We asked our 2023 Accessible Instrument Development Fund grantees to document their journey towards creating […]
Accessible Instrument Development Fund blog: Lee Holder and The Calliope
Accessible Instrument Development Fund Blog #1: Lee Holder: The Calliope We asked our 2023 Accessible Instrument Development Fund grantees to document their journey towards creating a brand new accessible […]
Accessible Instrument Development Fund blog launch! Discover the creations of our 2023-24 grantees
In the summer of 2023, we launched an open call for three £1,000 seed funding grants to support the creation of new accessible musical instruments. We received a wide range […]
Introducing 2 of our Future Leaders, a new programme for young Disabled musicians.
We’re delighted to announce that our Future Leaders programme is well underway! Funded by Youth Music, the project aims to support and promote inclusive, accessible practice in music-making. Working with […]
Open Call: Co-design a new accessible musical instrument for your own musical practice!
About the project We are excited to offer a paid opportunity for one Disabled musician to co-design a new accessible musical instrument as part of a research project. The research […]
The Art We Share: Conversations with Disabled Artists
The Art We Share: Conversations with Disabled Artists. Documentary series now live! Drake Music proudly presents The Art We Share: Conversations with Disabled Artists, a documentary series produced by […]
OrchLab: Leading the way for The Accessible Musical Instrument Collection
OrchLab, the long-term partnership project between the London Philharmonic Orchestra and Drake Music, continues to grow after seven years of accessible music-making with Disabled adults. OrchLab is an accessible music […]
