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Infographic for DMLab London. Black text against a turquoise background, which reads: 'Monday 29th Kuly, 6pm. New accessible instruments: meet the makers. Rich Mix, 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, London, E1 6LA. Logos at bottom of graphic for City Bridge Foundation, Arts Council England, and Rich Mix. Text is accompanied by an image of Lee Holder, holding The Calliope- a small black and white accessible instrument. Lee is wearing a black T-shirt and is looking at the instrument.

Events - past

DMLab London – Monday 29th July

Announcing the next DMLab London, where we will open applications for this year’s DMLab grant scheme, inviting accessible instrument makers to apply for support the development of accessible instruments.

18 Jun 2024 Commissions, Music Education, Opportunities, Research & Development

An infographic for Future Leaders. Logos for Youth Music, Arts Council England and Drake Music in top center of image, with a yellow sun in the background.

Updates

Future Leaders Programme 2024-2025

We are excited to offer this opportunity to 4 young Disabled musicians aged 18-25 who are interested in a career in the music industry.

13 Jun 2024 Opportunities

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.

Updates

Inclusive Music Practice Resource Bank: Introducing Think22

Drake Music is proud to launch a bank of resources to accompany you on your Inclusive Music Practice journey.

13 Jun 2024

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.

Updates

Emergent Artist Showcase with The Irene Taylor Trust – Recap

Relive the action from the Emergent Artist showcase with the ITT back in May!

11 Jun 2024 Artistic Development, Collaboration

Events - past

DMLab North West – 18th June

DMLab is a space for Disabled and non-disabled musicians, technologists, and makers to exchange practices and explore new accessible instruments.

5 Jun 2024 Research & Development

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.

Updates

Drake Music at Buckingham Palace

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 […]

22 May 2024 DM Team