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Fridays in term-time

Platform & Platform Ensemble: Music Sessions for Disabled Adults

Beacon Music Centre

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About 7 diverse adults sit around in a circle in a bright foyer. One is playing keyboard and another guitar and drums in the centre

Platform

Platform is a Drake Music initiative that offers Disabled adults in Bristol an opportunity to enjoy music-making. Working with our team of experienced Associate Musicians, Platform provides Disabled adults with the chance to:

  • Explore musical interests
  • Create new compositions
  • Collaborate with others to create music
  • Make friends and socialise

Platform meet on Friday mornings at Beacon Music Centre in Southmead from 10.15am to 11.30am.

 

Platform Ensemble

Platform Ensemble provides a unique accessible weekly opportunity for experienced Disabled adult musicians to come together and create, rehearse, and perform music.

Working with our talented Musicians, get the chance to 

  • Explore new music and new instruments
  • Create, rehearse and perform music

Platform Ensemble meet on Friday afternoons at Beacon Music Centre from 1pm to 2.30pm.

 

Presented by Drake Music and Bristol Beacon

Age: 18+

 

Session day & times: Platform

Date: Weekly on Fridays in term-time
Start: 10:15
End time: 11:30

 

 

Session day & times: Platform Ensemble

Date: Weekly on Fridays in term-time
Start: 13:00
End time: 14:30

All timings are approximate and subject to change

The music sessions bring me joy and are a nice escape. I really enjoy coming here [Beacon Music Centre] each week.”

Member of Platform

Adults sit in an old classroom casually, and a man stands infront with a guitar.

Contact

To sign up, and for any questions, please contact Louise at Drake Music via the link below.

Contact

The venue

Beacon Music Centre

Getting to the venue

Location: Beacon Music Centre is located on Stanton Road in Southmead.

Address: Beacon Music Centre, Stanton Rd, Bristol BS10 5SJ

 

Bicycle

Bicycle racks are available in the Beacon Music Centre car park to the left of the main entrance. Find your nearest cycle routes using Cycle Planner.

Car parking:

Beacon Music Centre has an on-site car park which is free to use for visitors.

Bristol Clean Air Zone

Beacon Music Centre is outside the Bristol Clean Air Zone. View a map of the Zone and check if your vehicle will be charged.

Bus

The nearest bus stop is Pen Park Road a short distance (200m) away.

View detailed travel information

Access

Mobility

Beacon Music Centre is an accessible space, with level access and ramps throughout.

Toilets

There are accessible toilets in the centre.

Assistance Dogs

Registered assistance dogs and emotional support animals are welcome.

Hearing Facility

There is no induction loop facility at this venue.

 

Join our access register to help us, help you to have an enjoyable visit.

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