DMLab is a space for Disabled and Non-Disabled musicians, technologists, and makers to exchange practices and explore new accessible instruments.
Come and build an accessible musical instrument! No previous building or tech skills needed. Just come with a laptop and your imagination. Using brand-new touch-based technology – SPOKE boards – and regular arts & crafts materials, you will build a new and unique instrument as a small team.
The Drake Music team will lead everyone through how to use a simple app and small electronic instrument that can be set-up, without any code, to be played with materials you touch. The idea of the workshop is to explore accessible instruments and music-making.
Disabled, d/Deaf and/or neurodivergent people are at the heart of our work and we also welcome Non-Disabled people to bring their ideas and curiosity. DMLab is a space for collaboration between people of all backgrounds, identities and musical interests.
Event overview
When: Monday 16 November
Time: 6:30pm
Venue: Nordoff and Robbins, 2 Lissenden Gardens, London, NW5 1PQ
Access
- Visit our online Access Guide for detailed access information
- Nordoff Robbins is step-free & wheelchair accessible via a permanent entrance ramp and automatic main entrance doors.
- The property is gated and you will need to buzz the intercom to be let in.
- The session will be held in the event room, which is level throughout, located on the ground floor.
- There is an accessible changing toilet facility on the ground floor.
- If you require BSL interpretation to access this event please get in touch with us before Monday 9 November and we will do our best to arrange this. Please email geoaghinea@drakemusic.org to discuss further
- The venue does not currently have an induction hearing loop.
- There will be a quiet space available.
- Assistance dogs are welcome with prior notice.
Please let us know of any specific access requirements when registering for the event.
The Nordoff Robbins London Centre (2 Lissenden Gardens, London NW5 1PQ) is close to several public transport options. We are close to Gospel Oak Station and Kentish Town Station. The centre can be accessed via the C11, 88 and 214 bus [Glenhurst Avenue / Lissenden Gardens stop].
