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. Plus live electronic music!
To find out more, visit The Music Work’s website.
Our Events
DMLab Gloucester has 3 new types of events! They are all free, accessible, and open to everyone.
Hackathons
The Lab @ Gloucester Library, 10am – 3pm
- Saturday 12 September 2026
- Saturday 14 November 2026
- Saturday 13 March 2027
- Saturday 14 May 2027
Come make an instrument! All levels welcome.
‘Plug & Play’
Patch, 6:30 – 10pm
- Wednesday 30 September 2026
- Wednesday 25 November 2026
An Electronic Music Open Mic night! Turn up and play a short set. All types of music with electronics are welcome, all levels welcome. These nights are a platform for Disabled, d/Deaf and neurodivergent artists. A great night out of local music.
Show & Tell
Patch, 6:30 – 10pm
- Tuesday 27 October 2026
- Tuesday 23 February 2027
- Tuesday 26 April 2027
Talks by music tech and accessibility experts and professionals. Expect to hear about new, exciting and wide-ranging projects.
Access
Find accessibility info on the Gloucester Library website for our hackathons. Patch is wheelchair accessible with accessible toilets. 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!
Contact
If you have any questions you can email: