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23/09/2026

Accessible Musical Instrument Hack-a-thon!

Join us and spend the day experimenting with creating new accessible musical instruments.

Whether you've got an idea you want to build, or you just want to come down and tinker with some of our accessible instrument kit, theres plenty to do - regardless of your experience levels, so come along and collaborate with our friendly community.

This session might be of particular interest if you:
- Enjoy creating and tinkering.
- Have an interest in music and/ or technology.
- Are D/deaf, Disabled or Neurodivergent and looking for accessible ways to make music.
- You are looking for accessible music-making tools for a person or community you support.

Please get in touch with [email protected] or let us know on your ticket booking if there is anything particular you would like to create or explore in this session. This might be a particular access barrier you are facing, or an idea for something you would like to create in the session.

🗓️ Saturday 17th October
⏰ 11am - 4pm
📍 Firstsite Colchester

Tickets are free, but booking is essential. Link in the comments to get yours today!

17/09/2026

This Friday, CLIP director will be at the Centre for Landscape Regeneration conference to share his research from our Fenland Conversations project. Join us at 10.20am and explore how we use sound to invite reflection on place, landscape and public engagement.

Whilst in-person tickets have sold out, the event is available to livestream. Find out more here. https://www.clr.conservation.cam.ac.uk/CLR-Conference-2026

09/09/2026

Visit our studio this Saturday!

This Saturday we’re getting out the synth collection in our exciting new space at SPACE STUDIOS in 37 Queen St, alongside many other tenants who’ll also be opening the doors on their studio spaces.

We’ll have circuit bent keyboards, modular synthesisers and of course some Photon Smasher’s to come play with!

See you there 🎹

08/09/2026

DMLab September! Join us to experiment with adaptive materials and explore ways of making musical instruments more accessible.

Suitable for all experience levels including beginners and experienced professionals. We hope everyone will come away with new ideas and perspectives.

Tickets are free but must be booked in advance. Link in comments to book yours today.

Drake Music

03/09/2026

CLIP is heading to Ballingdon Fete this Sunday.

We’ll be there running free DJ sessions throughout the day. Come along, have a go on the decks and mix some of your favourite tunes.

There’s plenty happening, including a fun dog show, Morris dancers, food and drink, and the World Sheep Throwing Championships.

Thanks to for providing the gazebo and .actually for inviting us.

6th September. Kone Vale, Ballingdon, Sudbury. From 12pm.

02/09/2026

CLIP Wave returns on Monday 7th September in Colchester and 8th September in Sudbury 🤩

Know any budding young musicians who would want to get hands on with music technology and have fun making music?

Head to our website or get in touch to find out more!

01/09/2026

CLIP Frequency is BACK Monday 7th September and 8th September in Sudbury🔊

Please share with anyone you think might be interested!

Want to find out more? Head to our website or drop us a message with any questions!

26/08/2026

Sounds sculptures at Firstsite Colchester 🥇

Look at these amazing interactive medals and trophies made by young people at Firstsite Holiday Fun! We had an amazing day working with them to build these sonic sculptures. Each one plays a sound recorded at the galleries Holiday Fun sessions, including: rugby, football and even kazoo making.

Made possible with the ever wonderful Spoke microcontroller 🤩

Want an activity like this in your school, museum or community venue? Get in touch!

24/08/2026

Rice and Spice Festival is back!

On 12th September we're teaming up with and some superstar young DJs to put on our own stage at the excellent Rice and Spice festival. Join us for a day of amazing food, exciting music and community spirit.

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🗓️ Saturday 12th September
⏰ 12 - 5pm

19/08/2026

Kazoos and megaphones at Firstsite Colchester Holiday Fun 🤩

We’re back again on Friday 21st for a songwriting workshop (book via Firstsite website) and then again for a fun day of interactive sound sculptures on Tuesday 25th 🥳

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http://www.clipsoundandmusic.uk/

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