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!

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,...

- 25/04/24
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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...

- 02/04/24
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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 <a href="https://www.acanynj.org/summer-camp-411-blog/music-around-the-campfire-how-it-facilitates-learning-for-all " rel="nofollow"...

- 12/03/24
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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


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- 15/02/24
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Percussion Play at 2024 ACA Conference in New Orleans

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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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
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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
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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
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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 premier publication dedicated to Special Educational Needs, features an engaging and thought-provoking article by Jody Ashfield, the Founder and Managing...

- 31/10/23
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Showcasing new outdoor musical instruments for both above and below ground at the upcoming 2023 ASLA Conference on Landscape Architecture

Showcasing new outdoor musical instruments for both above and below ground at the upcoming 2023 ASLA Conference on Landscape Architecture

The city of Minneapolis, known as the "city by nature," is preparing to host the ASLA 2023 Conference on Landscape Architecture. This conference will take place against the backdrop of Minneapolis's natural...

- 24/10/23
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Percussion Play Attends 2023 NRPA Annual Conference Exhibition

Percussion Play Attends 2023 NRPA Annual Conference Exhibition

Percussion Play is excited to announce that we will be showcasing our latest outdoor musical instruments at Booth 2231 during this year's NRPA (National Recreation and Parks Association) Annual Conference,...

- 11/10/23
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Helping Camps Utilize their Greatest Asset - The Great Outdoors - To Create Engaging Musical Activities for Campers

Helping Camps Utilize their Greatest Asset - The Great Outdoors - To Create Engaging Musical Activities for Campers

Making music around the campfire is just one traditional pastime at camps that guests often find to be one of the highlights of their stays. The warmth and ambiance of the fire, set with a rousing communal...

- 20/09/23
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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

RNIB Connect Radio features workshop hosted by the Royal Society for Blind Children, where young participants gave feedback on a Percussion Play Instruments

On August 9, 2023, 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...

- 16/08/23
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Music Without Limits - Workshop Held With Visually Impaired Young People

Music Without Limits - Workshop Held With Visually Impaired Young People

Yesterday, we revisited the RSBC Life Without Limits Centre in Central London for a follow-up workshop to one held in April. We brought a range of outdoor musical instruments for the visually impaired...

- 10/08/23
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Interview with Director of Community Wellness at Laclede Groves Lutheran Senior Services Community

Interview with Director of Community Wellness at Laclede Groves Lutheran Senior Services Community

The Laclede Groves Lutheran Senior Services community, located in the Webster Groves suburb of St. Louis, Missouri, recently added Percussion Play instruments to their beautiful Harmony Garden. This addition...

- 26/07/23
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RHS Tatton Park Flower Show Invites Visitors Young and Old To Let Their Inner Musicians Bloom!

RHS Tatton Park Flower Show Invites Visitors Young and Old To Let Their Inner Musicians Bloom!

Floral fever is taking over the nation, and Percussion Play is thrilled to collaborate with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) at the north's biggest horticultural event - the RHS Tatton Park Flower...

- 06/07/23
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Free Celebration of Music around the World on Make Music Day June 21

Free Celebration of Music around the World on Make Music Day June 21

World Music Day, also known as 'Fête de la Musique' or Make Music Day, is an annual music celebration in cities worldwide on June 21, the first day of summer. The celebration encourages people of all...

- 21/06/23
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Association of Children's Museums 'Win a Cavatina' Winner Announced

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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Evening Reception Held for Children's Museum Professionals

Evening Reception Held for Children's Museum Professionals

On a perfect New Orleans evening, the Louisiana Children’s Museum made a memorable setting for a drinks reception to celebrate the close of the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM) InterActivity...

- 02/05/23
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Helping Children's Museums Provide Musical Experiences - InterActivity 2023

Helping Children's Museums Provide Musical Experiences - InterActivity 2023

We are thrilled to exhibit at InterActivity 2023 in New Orleans this year. InterActivity is the Association of Children's Museums' annual conference and the largest gathering of children's...

- 20/04/23
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Global Intergenerational Week 25 April

Global Intergenerational Week 25 April

To celebrate Global Intergenerational Week, which starts on April 25, Percussion Play is highlighting the benefits of music in promoting intergenerational play in the great outdoors.

Research shows...

- 19/04/23
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Creative Musical Workshop to Enhance the Inclusivity of Outdoor Musical Instruments Takes Place at the RSBC

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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Celebrating National Park Week 2023 with Music

Celebrating National Park Week 2023 with Music

Starting on April 22, in honor of National Park Week, we highlight how outdoor musical instruments can make perfect additions to parks, bringing music to outdoor spaces worldwide. People of all ages and...

- 05/04/23
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Music Makers Session With The Royal Society for Blind Children and The Amber Trust

Music Makers Session With The Royal Society for Blind Children and The Amber Trust

RSBC, Percussion Play, and The Amber Trust are inviting blind and partially sighted children and young people (aged 0-25) and their families to join them at the RSBC’s Life Without Limits Centre in London...

- 12/03/23
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*Limited Edition* Coronation Congas Launched in Time for Historic Celebrations

*Limited Edition* Coronation Congas Launched in Time for Historic Celebrations

The coronation of King Charles III will take place on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Westminster Abbey in London and will be a time for celebration across the country and the Commonwealth. To mark this historic...

- 08/03/23
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