We hope you'll be a regular visitor as we share stories about the instruments we make and the people who play them.

This is where we share our passion for music in the great outdoors! We'll share with you details of exciting new outdoor music projects and designs from around the globe. We'll share with you information about the instruments we sell and a little about the inspiration behind them

Most importantly, this blog is about what we love to do the most - help you create new and exciting ways to bring music to the great outdoors.

Thank you for reading, visiting, commenting and contributing - we’re excited to have you here!

Expanding the Inspired by Nature Range into the World of Mini Beasts

Expanding the Inspired by Nature Range into the World of Mini Beasts

We are excited to announce the launch of our latest collection of outdoor musical instruments inspired by the fascinating world of bugs and insects! As a brand committed to creating innovative musical...

- 15/01/25 View
Celebrating Global Success: Percussion Play Receives the King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade

Celebrating Global Success: Percussion Play Receives the King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade

On December 3, 2024, our team gathered to celebrate a monumental achievement. In a ceremony held at our new office and workshop at Dunsbury Park, Hampshire, we were officially awarded the prestigious King’s...

- 04/12/24 View
International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPWD), 3 December

International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPWD), 3 December

Each year, on December 3, Percussion Play proudly recognizes the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This significant occasion highlights the importance of fostering inclusivity and advocating...

- 27/11/24 View
Reflecting on a Year of Innovation: Celebrating Connections and Insights

Reflecting on a Year of Innovation: Celebrating Connections and Insights

As we approach the end of the year, Percussion Play is thrilled to announce our participation in the NAEYC Annual Conference in Anaheim, CA. This event signifies the culmination of a series of expos...

- 04/11/24 View
Percussion Play Launches New Research Exploring How Play Areas Can Be Made More Accessible for the Blind and Partially Sighted Community

Percussion Play Launches New Research Exploring How Play Areas Can Be Made More Accessible for the Blind and Partially Sighted Community

In partnership with the Royal Society for Blind Children (RSBC) and The Amber Trust, Percussion Play has chosen World Sight Day to release new research exploring how play areas...

- 10/10/24 View
Elevating Senior Well-being with Music This World Alzheimer’s Day

Elevating Senior Well-being with Music This World Alzheimer’s Day

As we observe World Alzheimer’s Month this September, with a special focus on World Alzheimer’s Day on the 21st, it’s an opportune moment to reflect on innovative ways to support and...

- 18/09/24 View
Noodling Around: Unleashing Creativity Through Musical Improvisation

Noodling Around: Unleashing Creativity Through Musical Improvisation

What is musical improvisation?

Musical improvisation is the act of creating, composing, or performing music in the moment without any prior preparation. It's like making music on the spot, as it happens.

Learning...

- 10/09/24 View
Harmony Without Boundaries: Percussion Play's Journey with the Portsmouth Down Syndrome Association

Harmony Without Boundaries: Percussion Play's Journey with the Portsmouth Down Syndrome Association

At Percussion Play, we believe in the power of music and community to transform lives. Our journey towards making a meaningful impact led us to partner with the Portsmouth Down Syndrome Association, who...

- 07/08/24 View
Podcast Episode Two: Beyond Books - How Libraries are Tuning Into Music Outdoors

Podcast Episode Two: Beyond Books - How Libraries are Tuning Into Music Outdoors

In the second episode of our new podcast, "Music Made for the Great Outdoors," we will delve deeper into the fascinating ways in which libraries are embracing music within their community offerings....

- 12/07/24 View
Transform Your Town with Music: Grants up to $50,000 for Vibrant Community Projects

Transform Your Town with Music: Grants up to $50,000 for Vibrant Community Projects

The T-Mobile Hometown Grant program is currently open for applications until Monday, September 30 at 11:59 pm CT.

This program is intended for towns with populations of 50,000 or fewer and provides...

- 03/07/24 View
Joining the Buzz of National Pollinator Week (June 17-23)

Joining the Buzz of National Pollinator Week (June 17-23)

As we celebrate National Pollinator Week from June 17 to 23rd, it's a great time to think about the important role that pollinators play in our ecosystem and find new ways to support their health. In addition...

- 19/06/24 View
Meet Andy Barnes: The Newest Note in Percussion Play's Symphony of Success!

Meet Andy Barnes: The Newest Note in Percussion Play's Symphony of Success!

Meet our newest addition to Percussion Play, Andy Barnes, who joins our Sales and Marketing Team.

Andy, with a rich background in customer success and account management, has recently become a valuable...

- 18/06/24 View
Brand New Podcast 'Music Made For The Great Outdoors' Launches

Brand New Podcast 'Music Made For The Great Outdoors' Launches

Our brand new podcast, Music Made for the Great Outdoors...

- 30/05/24 View
Join Us at InterActivity 2024: Where Music Meets Museums

Join Us at InterActivity 2024: Where Music Meets Museums

We're buzzing with excitement as we gear up for this year's InterActivity 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. As the premier event organized by the Association of Children's Museums, InterActivity is the apex...

- 12/05/24 View
Percussion Play Strikes a High Note with Second Royal Enterprise Award for International Trade

Percussion Play Strikes a High Note with Second Royal Enterprise Award for International Trade

Percussion Play has achieved two major milestones this month: winning the prestigious King’s Awards for Enterprise for International Trade 2024 and relocating to a state-of-the-art production facility...

- 07/05/24 View
Discover the Transformative Power of Music at the 2024 Senior Living Executive Conference

Discover the Transformative Power of Music at the 2024 Senior Living Executive Conference

This year, the 2024 Senior Living Executive Conference will be held in Phoenix, Arizona. Spanning three days, the event will bring together the industry's brightest minds, including professionals, operators,...

- 25/04/24 View
April 2 World Autism Awareness Day and World Autism Month

April 2 World Autism Awareness Day and World Autism Month

Every year, April is celebrated as World Autism Month, beginning with the United Nations' World Autism Awareness Day on April 2. This year marks the 17th anniversary of this special day. Its purpose is...

- 02/04/24 View
Guest Blog Article Emphasizes the Benefit of Outdoor Music Making to Camp Guests of All Abilities

Guest Blog Article Emphasizes the Benefit of Outdoor Music Making to Camp Guests of All Abilities

Percussion Play was recently invited to write a Guest Blog: Music Around The Camp Fire for the American Camp Association of New York and New Jersey.

Camp leaders across the country have acknowledged...

- 12/03/24 View
Getting Musical on World Book Day 2024

Getting Musical on World Book Day 2024

In the UK and Ireland, today – 7th March 2024 - is World Book Day!

The inaugural World Book Day was held in the UK and Ireland in 1997. Since then, it has been instrumental in promoting the joy...

- 07/03/24 View
Percussion Play's revolutionary new app, 'Composer AR' set to transform the design of outdoor music spaces

Percussion Play's revolutionary new app, 'Composer AR' set to transform the design of outdoor music spaces

Percussion Play has unveiled a revolutionary new app called Composer AR, which introduces a whole new level of creativity and...

- 15/02/24 View
Outdoor Music-Making at 2024 ACA Conference in New Orleans

Outdoor Music-Making at 2024 ACA Conference in New Orleans

Last week, we had the pleasure of attending the American Camps Association Annual Conference held in the vibrant city of New Orleans. Amidst the crazy festivities of the Mardi Gras, we managed to catch...

- 13/02/24 View
Rocking Winter: How Outdoor Music Instruments Help Children Stay Healthy, Boost Moods, Aid Learning, and Encourage Self-Expression Through the Colder Months.

Rocking Winter: How Outdoor Music Instruments Help Children Stay Healthy, Boost Moods, Aid Learning, and Encourage Self-Expression Through the Colder Months.

Although it's getting colder in the Northern Hemisphere, it shouldn't deter us from enjoying the outdoors. Since winter is upon us, December may not seem like the ideal month to consider buying outdoor...

- 12/12/23 View
Percussion Play Listed in Christian School Products Magazine's Top Products of the Year for the Second Year in a Row.

Percussion Play Listed in Christian School Products Magazine's Top Products of the Year for the Second Year in a Row.

Christian School Products (CSP) magazine is a bi-monthly publication that provides the latest information and resources about products, furnishings, building supplies, technology, media, and more for Christian...

- 05/12/23 View
Early Years Expo Competition Winner Announced

Early Years Expo Competition Winner Announced

Last week we attended the NAEYC Annual Conference and Expo in Nashville, where early childhood educators from around the world gathered to connect, collaborate, and learn together. It was a fantastic event!

NAEYC's...

- 23/11/23 View
Beating the Drum for Inclusion - SEN Magazine Article

Beating the Drum for Inclusion - SEN Magazine Article

The latest edition of SEN Magazine, the UK's leading journal for Special Educational Needs, features a compelling article by Jody Ashfield, Founder and Managing Director of Percussion Play. In it, Jody...

- 31/10/23 View
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