Blog - Percussion Play

Welcome to our blog, where we celebrate the joy of music in the great outdoors! Here, you will find exciting updates about our company, inspiring stories, and the latest trends in outdoor music projects and designs from around the globe.

We’re passionate about the instruments we offer and will share insights into their creation and the inspiration behind them. Our mission is to help you discover innovative ways to bring music to your outdoor spaces.

Join us on this journey as we explore the fusion of music and the great outdoors. Thank you for being a part of our community – we’re excited to share this adventure with you!

Building Character at Camp Through Outdoor Musical Play Outdoor musical play has long been a joyful part of camp life - but it can also be much more. When music-making becomes woven into daily experiences, it naturally supports the same character-based goals...

- 09/02/26

News Camps Fundraising & Grants

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Four New Outdoor Musical Ensembles Mean More Music, More Play, More Possibilities At Percussion Play, we believe outdoor music should be accessible, joyful, and effortless to bring into public spaces. That’s why we’re excited to introduce four brand‑new musical ensembles...

- 03/02/26

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Introducing Our 2026 Inspired by Nature Outdoor Music Collection At Percussion Play, we’ve long believed that outdoor music should feel joyful, accessible, and alive with possibility. Our Inspired by Nature Collection was created to bring this philosophy to life...

- 22/01/26

Parks & Recreation News Education Libraries Inclusive Communities Camps Early Years

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Reflections & Projections: Looking Back at 2025 and Ahead to 2026 As 2025 draws to a close, we’re tuning up for the holidays and reflecting on a year that has struck all the right chords for inclusive, community-centered music-making. From joyful intergenerational...

- 23/12/25

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A Symphony of Inclusion: How One Girl Scout Brought Music to a Rotary Youth Camp At just 15 years old, Paige Thomas has composed more than a melody—she’s created a legacy. As a Gold Award Girl Scout, Paige took on a project that would not only challenge her leadership...

- 22/07/25

News Inclusive Communities Camps

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Exploring the Power of Outdoor Music in Later Life: New UK Pilot Study Launches Percussion Play is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with The Huntington & Langham Estate, a leading care home provider in Surrey, UK, to explore how outdoor music-making can enhance...

- 12/06/25

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Join Us at InterActivity ACM Marketplace 2025 – Booth #49 Join Us at InterActivity ACM Marketplace 2025 – Booth #49 We’re thrilled to be heading to Albuquerque, New Mexico, to exhibit at this year’s InterActivity ACM Marketplace—and...

- 08/05/25

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Percussion Play 'Opens Doors' in Portsmouth and South Coast Business Week Yesterday, Percussion Play proudly participated in an Open Doors event during the Portsmouth and South Coast Business Week. It was a fantastic opportunity for us to welcome fellow businesses and showcase...

- 27/02/25

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Enhancing the Summer Camp Experience Through Music As summer approaches, camps nationwide are gearing up for another season filled with adventure, connection, and personal growth. One powerful tool that can significantly enrich the camp experience is music....

- 17/02/25

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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

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Percussion Play Wins King’s Award for Enterprise 2024 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

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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

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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

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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 create meaningful connections and support inclusive experiences for all. As part of our commitment to making a positive impact, we...

- 07/08/24

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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

News Libraries Podcast

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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,...

- 12/05/24

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

- 07/05/24

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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,...

- 25/04/24

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

- 15/02/24

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Percussion Play at 2024 ACA Conference in New Orleans Last week, we had the pleasure of attending the American Camps Association Annual Conference in the vibrant city of New Orleans. Amidst the crazy festivities of Mardi Gras, our outdoor musical instruments...

- 13/02/24

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RNIB Connect Radio features workshop hosted by the Royal Society for Blind Children, where young participants gave feedback on a Percussion Play Instruments A Percussion Play Workshop was held at the Royal Society for Blind Children's Life Without Limits Centre in central London. RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey had the opportunity to chat with some...

- 16/08/23

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Music Without Limits - Workshop Held With Visually Impaired Young People Exploring Accessibility in Musical Instrument Design Yesterday, we had the privilege of returning to the RSBC Life Without Limits Centre in Central London for a follow-up workshop focused...

- 10/08/23

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Association of Children's Museums 'Win a Cavatina' Winner Announced To celebrate our first attendance at InterActivity (the Association of Children's Museums' annual conference and the largest gathering of children's museum professionals worldwide), Percussion...

- 16/05/23

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Creative Musical Workshop to Enhance the Inclusivity of Outdoor Musical Instruments Takes Place at the RSBC Percussion Play, The Royal Society for Blind Children (RSBC), and The Amber Trust have facilitated a creative musical workshop with vision-impaired children and young adults to make outdoor musical instruments...

- 12/04/23

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How Rotary Clubs Can Use Outdoor Music to Create Inclusive Community Spaces Rotary Clubs around the world are known for their dedication to community service, inclusion, and lasting local impact. From parks and schools to libraries and public spaces, many Rotary projects focus...

- 03/01/23

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