PlayAbility Band keeps the creative achievements of disabled people visible (and audible!) within the heart of Portishead’s community.

We use a huge range of accessible musical instruments, including interactive music technology, carefully researched to ensure there is something for everyone, regardless of their ability, disability, illness, or impairment.

Read what carer Becky says about our group here:

What participants say:

A man with dark hair and beard, wearing glasses and a light grey sweater, is reclined in his wheelchair. He is smiling while playing a brass bell tree positioned to his right.

Kevin says:
”I like the instruments and being with my friends and I love it”

A woman with fair hair and glasses, wearing a green tracksuit, sits at a small grey table. On the table are three desk bells, one coloured red, one green, one blue. She is playing the green bell and has a small set of brass tree chimes on her lap.

Grace says:
”I did really well in music on Saturday and my family are very proud of me”

A man with dark hair and glasses, wearing a grey tracksuit, sits holding a metal drinks bottle. In front of him is a large navy blue steel tongue drum, decorated with gold coloured lotus flower and macrame trim.

Dean says:
”FANTASTIC!”

Suggested contribution:

£5 per session
(carers free)

A Pay-What-You-Choose offer is made possible thanks to a grant contribution by Portishead Town Council towards our venue hire costs.

You will not be excluded from PlayAbility Band based on your ability to pay.

Contributions received from participants go towards funding further resources to enrich our sessions together.

PlayAbility Band runs on

TUESDAYS

Session 1
10:15 - 11:00

Session 2
11:00-11:45

at

Portishead Youth Centre
Harbour Road
BS20 7DD

A limited number of PlayAbility Solo Sessions are also available for supported individuals.