DMLab Bristol will be held on Thursday 23 April 5:30 – 8:30pm at Pervasive Media Studio at Watershed.
Join Drake Music for Bristol’s first DMLab – a community of makers and musicians from across England. It is a space for Disabled and non-disabled musicians, technologists, makers and academics to exchange practices and explore new accessible instruments.
DMLab Bristol will feature musicians, designers, engineers and experts of all kinds sharing their ideas and knowledge. It’s a chance for creatives to meet, learn and explore new music tech. No technical skills required!
You’ll have the opportunity to try accessible musical instruments, hear about projects in development, meet other musicians, makers and hackers, and explore ideas for developing new instruments.
What to expect
- 17:30-18:30 – Introduction to assistive music technologies, with demonstrations to spark inspiration.
- 18:30-18:45 – A short break to stretch, refresh, and connect with others.
- 18:45-20:00 – Hands-on session with conversation, experimentation and opportunities to meet others in the room.
You are welcome to drop in and stay for as long as you like.
The sessions are led by the brilliant Dr. Kyle Keane , who specialises in researching, designing and creating technology that can assist and empower people with disabilities.
To book your free ticket, visit the Watershed website.
Access
DMLab takes place in the Pervasive Media Studio. To access the Studio, please go to the Main Watershed Box Office entrance and go upstairs to the Café & Bar (lift access available). Go through the cafe bar, turn right and towards the double doors. Go through into the corridor and all the way down until you reach the Studio. A facilitator will sign you in and show you were to go.
Step-free access is available for all DMLab spaces. There is a scheduled break and a quiet room. BSL interpretation will not be available for this event.
If you have any additional access requirements for this event, please fill in this secure form and a producer will contact you to discuss.
If you have any questions, please email vanessa.bs@watershed.co.uk
- Are you a Disabled and/or Neurodivergent musician interested in finding out more about the music technology industry?
- Are you a technologist/maker interested in music and sound?
- Are you a Disabled and/or Neurodivergent person who isn’t yet a musician but would like to be?
Then DMLab Bristol is for you!
