Nicholas Evans’s blog

Image description: Infographic for Inclusive Music Practice- ‘Think22’. Text reads: a resource bank to accompany your journey. Four chapters: What is Inclusion? Making Music is Key, Supporting Inclusion, 9 Competencies of Inclusive Music Practice and Let’s Make Music. There is a small picture of a young Disabled person using DJ decks, and keyhole graphics in green. Logos for Drake Music, Essex Music Education Hub, Newham Music, Thames Tower Hamlets Arts + Music Education Service, Coventry Music, Youth Music and Arts Council England.

Inclusive Music Practice Resource Bank: Introducing Think22

13 Jun 2024 | Posted by Nicholas Evans

Drake Music is proud to launch a bank of resources to accompany you on your Inclusive Music Practice journey. These resources were developed as part of the Think22 programme […]

Photograph of Muminah, Reese Quinlan, Miss Jacqui and L U C I N E performing on stage. Reese and Miss Jacqui are sitting in the middle, performing vocals. Muminah and L U C I N E are stood either side, with L U C I N E playing bass. The stage is set in a purple colour, with graphics of the artists behind on a screen.

Emergent Artist Showcase with The Irene Taylor Trust – Recap

11 Jun 2024 | Posted by Nicholas Evans

Artistic Development, Collaboration

We had an incredible night back in May at the Emergent Artist Showcase with our friends at The Irene Taylor Trust, celebrating the culmination of a two-year partnership supported by Arts […]

Picture of the Drake Music team in front of a back drop of shrubs and purple bushes. Sally Currie, Tim Yates and Deborah Borg Brincat are standing, with John Kelly sitting in his wheel chair. The team are in smart attire, and are smiling at the camera.

Drake Music at Buckingham Palace

22 May 2024 | Posted by Nicholas Evans

DM Team

Drake Music were invited to The Creative Industries Garden Party at Buckingham Palace last week, on Wednesday 16th May. We were delighted to be recognised as one of the UK’s […]

Overhead view of analogue turntables, with added colouring in purple, green, pink and red. Two hands are seen adjusting a record on one of the turntables.

DMLab London – 28th May

8 May 2024 | Posted by Nicholas Evans

Music Education, Research & Development

DMLab London- Accessible DJing and collaborative instrument design When: Tuesday 28th May Time: 6PM-8.30PM Venue: Rich Mix, 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, London, E1 6LA OR live stream Free […]

DMLab North West x OmniMusic – 9th May

29 Apr 2024 | Posted by Nicholas Evans

Music Education, Research & Development

Accessible music-making technology and conversation. We are delighted to be working with our friends at OmniMusic once again to run another DMLab NW session, specifically aimed at practitioners and music […]

The Irene Taylor Trust and Drake Music Present: Emerging Artists Showcase – 16th May

15 Mar 2024 | Posted by Nicholas Evans

Artistic Development, Collaboration

Drake Music is proud to be working once again with The Irene Taylor Trust to present: Emerging Artists Showcase at Rich Mix (and via livestream) Date: Thursday 16th May […]

DMLab London & DMLab x Crux Festival

4 Mar 2024 | Posted by Nicholas Evans

Collaboration

We’re very happy to announce two new DMLab London sessions in March and April: DMLab London – Live performance and accessible instruments Tuesday 26th March 2024 6pm – 8.30pm Graeae […]

Infographic with a purple space themed background. Text reads: DMLab NW presents: The Next Frontier in Accessibility. A special event delving into the world of accessible music creation at our new home, the School of Digital Arts (SODA) at Manchester Metropolitan University. Featuring talks and insights from industry leaders. Logos for Roland, Avid, Audio Modeling, Softube, Ableton and Focusrite. Thursday 21st March 2024. In-person or live stream. SODA, Manchester Metropolitan University, 14 Higher Chatham Street, Manchester, M15 6ED. Logos for Manchester Met University, SODA, Drake Music and Arts Council England in the bottom right of the page.

DMLab NW Presents: The Next Frontier in Accessibility – 21st March 2024

27 Feb 2024 | Posted by Nicholas Evans

Collaboration, Disability issues, International, Learning & Participation, Music Education, Research & Development

We are delighted to bring you a groundbreaking event in music-making : DMLab NW Presents: The Next Frontier in Accessibility Tickets: In-person: Click here! Live stream: Click here! Thursday 21st March 2024 […]

DMLab North West – 20th February

5 Feb 2024 | Posted by Nicholas Evans

Learning & Participation

As well as our collaboration with OmniMusic on 8th February, we’re happy to announce this month’s DMLab North West, with all the same details as usual! Tuesday 20th February 2024, […]