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 #1: Lee Holder: The Calliope We asked our 2023 Accessible Instrument Development Fund grantees to document their journey towards creating a brand new accessible […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. Documentary series now live! Drake Music proudly presents The Art We Share: Conversations with Disabled Artists, a documentary series produced by […]
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 […]
Everyone at Drake Music is very sorry to hear about the recent passing of Community Musician Graham Dowdall. Graham was an incredibly well-respected figure in Community Music and had […]
DMLab | New Accessible Instruments: Meet the Makers DMLab is a space for Disabled and Non-Disabled musicians, technologists, and makers to exchange practices and explore new accessible instruments. […]
Please note applications are now closed for this programme. Future Leaders is Drake Music’s programme to support and promote inclusive, accessible practice in music-making. It aims to improve representation of young […]
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