DMLab Gloucester

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DMLab Gloucester is a series of different events for musicians and technologists run by The Music Works. They are opportunities for you to get hands-on with accessible music instruments, hear about exciting new projects, meet other musicians, makers and hackers, and develop new instruments.

To find out more, visit The Music Work’s website.

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Our Events

Saturday 14th November: Hackathon
10am – 3pm, The Lab @ Gloucester Library
Come make some musical instruments and think about how we make them more accessible. All experience levels welcome.

Tuesday 23rd February: Show & Tell
6:30 – 10pm, PATCH Gloucester
Hear presentations from musicians, makers, designers and access experts.

Saturday 13th March: Hackathon
10am – 3pm, The Lab @ Gloucester Library
Come make some musical instruments and think about how we make them more accessible. All experience levels welcome.

Keep an eye on this page, the Drake Music Instagram, and The Music Works website for announcements on new events.

All events are free, accessible, and open to everyone. You don’t need any experience. Our events our designed with d/Deaf, Disabled and neurodivergent people in mind, but we encourage everyone to come and learn about accessibility in music.

Access

Find accessibility info on the Gloucester Library website for our hackathons.

Find out more on the PATCH Gloucester website, for the Show & Tell events. The building has step-free access and accessible toilets on every floor. There is a virtual tour on their website.

Email Lee, lholder@themusicworks.org.uk, with any questions and access requests.

  • Are you a d/Deaf, 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 d/Deaf, Disabled and/or Neurodivergent person who isn’t yet a musician but would like to be?

Then DMLab Gloucester is for you!

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Contact

If you have any questions you can email:

lholder@themusicworks.org.uk