🎶 Unleash Your Inner Musician at Maidenhead Festival Sound Lab! 🎶
This May Half Term, Maidenhead Festival invites you to dive into the wonderful world of music with our brand-new event, the Sound Lab — an exciting, hands-on musical experience for all ages!
📅 Dates: Tuesday 27th to Thursday 29th May 2025
🕙 Time: 10am – 3pm daily
📍 Location: Nicholson Shopping Centre, Maidenhead
What’s the Sound Lab all about?
Explore, discover, and play! At Sound Lab, you’ll get the chance to try a wide range of musical instruments – from the soaring sounds of the trumpet and trombone to the smooth melodies of the clarinet, saxophone, and flute.
Whether you're a complete beginner or just curious, come and get hands-on experience, learn how these instruments work, and find out how you can take your musical journey further through local lessons and support.
And it's not just for kids — adults are welcome too! It's never too late to find your musical spark.
Why join us at the Sound Lab?
🎵 Encourage children to explore music and develop new skills
👨👩👧 Engage families and younger audiences in the festival
🎶 Promote and connect with amazing local music education providers
An Inclusive Experience for Everyone
We’re proud to create a relaxed, welcoming space where everyone can enjoy the magic of music. Thanks to our friends at Berkshire Music Trust, we’re also offering a unique experience with the Cosmo Switch — a tactile, light-up device that connects to musical games on an iPad. Perfect for children and adults with additional needs, it supports motor skills, cognitive development, communication, and, of course, musical exploration through fun and play!
Discover the Joy of Making Music at the Power of Uke Workshops on Wednesday 28th May!
Join us for a fun, hands-on introduction to the ukulele led by the inspiring Tabitha Beaven, facilitator for Power of Uke. These lively workshops are perfect for complete beginners — you’ll learn how to hold the ukulele, name its parts, strum confidently, and play simple chords. By the end, you’ll be singing and playing along with others in a supportive, joy-filled group session! More than just music, Power of Uke taps into creativity, connection, and confidence-building, using the ukulele as a powerful tool to unlock self-expression. Whether you're 7 or 70, come along and experience how music can bring people together and spark something truly uplifting. Instruments provided — just bring your curiosity!
📅 Dates: Tuesday 27th to Thursday 29th May 2025
🕙 Time: 10am – 3pm daily
📍 Location: Nicholson Shopping Centre, Maidenhead
What’s the Sound Lab all about?
Explore, discover, and play! At Sound Lab, you’ll get the chance to try a wide range of musical instruments – from the soaring sounds of the trumpet and trombone to the smooth melodies of the clarinet, saxophone, and flute.
Whether you're a complete beginner or just curious, come and get hands-on experience, learn how these instruments work, and find out how you can take your musical journey further through local lessons and support.
And it's not just for kids — adults are welcome too! It's never too late to find your musical spark.
Why join us at the Sound Lab?
🎵 Encourage children to explore music and develop new skills
👨👩👧 Engage families and younger audiences in the festival
🎶 Promote and connect with amazing local music education providers
An Inclusive Experience for Everyone
We’re proud to create a relaxed, welcoming space where everyone can enjoy the magic of music. Thanks to our friends at Berkshire Music Trust, we’re also offering a unique experience with the Cosmo Switch — a tactile, light-up device that connects to musical games on an iPad. Perfect for children and adults with additional needs, it supports motor skills, cognitive development, communication, and, of course, musical exploration through fun and play!
Discover the Joy of Making Music at the Power of Uke Workshops on Wednesday 28th May!
Join us for a fun, hands-on introduction to the ukulele led by the inspiring Tabitha Beaven, facilitator for Power of Uke. These lively workshops are perfect for complete beginners — you’ll learn how to hold the ukulele, name its parts, strum confidently, and play simple chords. By the end, you’ll be singing and playing along with others in a supportive, joy-filled group session! More than just music, Power of Uke taps into creativity, connection, and confidence-building, using the ukulele as a powerful tool to unlock self-expression. Whether you're 7 or 70, come along and experience how music can bring people together and spark something truly uplifting. Instruments provided — just bring your curiosity!
Daily Timetable (subject to change)
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Tuesday 27th May – Dawkes Music Day
Wednesday 28th May
Thursday 29th May – Berkshire Music Trust Day
Come and join the fun!
Whether you dream of playing the trumpet, tinkling the piano keys, or strumming a ukulele, the Maidenhead Festival Sound Lab is the perfect place to begin your musical adventure. |
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Sign up for the Sound Lab
If you'd like to join us at one of the many sessions over the May half term then simply fill out the form below. We look forward to welcoming you to the Maidenhead Festival Sound Lab!
Sign Up for The Piano Sessions
As part of Maidenhead Festival’s Sound Lab experience, we're excited to present The Piano Sessions — a unique opportunity for pianists and musicians of all ages and abilities to showcase their talent in a relaxed, supportive setting.
Inspired by Channel 4’s The Piano, this is your chance to take to the keys, perform in public, and share your love of music with the community. Whether you're a seasoned player, a self-taught enthusiast, or just starting out, we’d love to hear from you!
Simply fill in the form to the right to reserve your performance slot and be part of something truly special at the Nicholson Shopping Centre this May half term. Let the music play!
Inspired by Channel 4’s The Piano, this is your chance to take to the keys, perform in public, and share your love of music with the community. Whether you're a seasoned player, a self-taught enthusiast, or just starting out, we’d love to hear from you!
Simply fill in the form to the right to reserve your performance slot and be part of something truly special at the Nicholson Shopping Centre this May half term. Let the music play!
Our Project Partners
We’re delighted to be partnering with Dawkes Music, Berkshire Music Trust, Power of Uke, Monkey Music Maidenhead and Pianoz for this exciting new project — bringing their expertise, instruments, and enthusiasm to help you discover the joy of music.
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