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Launched in 1999, the European Day of Parks (EDOP) is a commemorative day for Protected Areas across Europe. It celebrates the creation of the first national parks in Europe – a set of nine parks created...

Mental Health Awareness Week runs from 9-15 May, and the theme for this year’s event is ‘Together We Can Tackle Loneliness' - raising awareness of the impact of loneliness on our mental health and...

Deaf Awareness Week is an annual event that promotes the positive aspects of deafness and social inclusion and raises awareness of the huge range of local organizations supporting deaf people and their...

To celebrate Global Intergenerational Week, which starts on April 25, we are highlighting the positive effects of intergenerational music-making, its ability to promote inclusive play, and its benefits...

Kicking off with World Autism Awareness Day on April 2, Autism Acceptance Month is an ongoing international effort to promote autism awareness and acceptance to ensure that all affected by autism can achieve...

In the UK and Ireland, 3 March 2022 is World Book Day, and this year we are celebrating 25 years of changing lives through a love of books and shared reading.

World Book Day is a charity on a mission...

On World Music Therapy Day, March 1, we highlight how music and music therapy have the power to heal, improve mental health and wellbeing and enrich lives.

Music has long been used to help heal, transcending...

Children's Mental Health Week takes place from 7 to 13 February. This year's theme is Growing Together, and children (and adults) are asked to consider how they have grown, what they need to...

The Clinton Macomb Public Library is the latest in a long line of modern public libraries...

We are delighted to announce that Camp Henry is the winner of the Percussion Play prize in The Great Fall Giveaway!

The inaugural Great Fall Giveaway was an exclusive Parks and Rec Business Magazine...

This month, Percussion Play was featured in PTA+ Magazine's article showcasing the ‘PTA Top Buys’ for learning experiences outside of the classroom.

Research has shown that an outdoor...

It’s holiday time again and maybe like me, you're dazed by the fact that another year is coming to an end!

Taking the time to look back can help us realize just how much has happened in the last year....

Since November, the Blue Mountain Alpine Ski Village resort in Ontario, Canada, has been adorned with garlands and bows, creating a festive atmosphere filled with holiday sights and sounds. Families are...

Our love of the great outdoors is something that has driven us for over 12 years. It’s why we do what we do: design outdoor musical instruments that enable more of you to enjoy music-making outside in...

Investing in our future means investing in our children — which is why the United Nations has designated every November 20 as Universal Children’s Day. It’s a time to promote togetherness around...

We are seeing an ever-increasing interest in our inclusive outdoor instruments, particularly when used for therapy. Some Veterans returning from serving their country require treatments to help relieve...

Originally starting as Empty Classroom Day, Outdoor Classroom Day is now a global campaign to celebrate...

Percussion Play is very proud to be voted an 'Industry Star' in the WorkL Workplace Awards 2021. These awards recognize organizations that have achieved consistently high levels of employee engagement...

The Percussion Play team today received the Queen’s Award for Enterprise at their offices in Froxfield, near Petersfield, Hampshire.

The award was presented by Nigel Atkinson Esq, HM Lord-Lieutenant...

To recognize World Mental Health Day on October 10th, Percussion Play highlights the benefits of music, particularly outdoor music, for improving people’s well-being and happiness.

It has long...

It's autumn again. I love everything about this season; it's my favorite time of year. A step between summer and winter, it can be a wonderful mix of hot days along with milder, cooler ones. The days get...

Today is #WorldAlzheimersDay2021 which gives us the perfect opportunity to discuss how enriched gardens, which include outdoor musical instruments, can help improve the health of those living with Alzheimer's...

Our latest Case Study tells how the new music park at a camp providing year-round...

The Field is a blog authored by members of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Professional Practice Networks.

Created to give members who work in landscape architecture a place to exchange...

Across the country, schools have reopened their doors for the new term - school is officially back in session! As the lazy days spent in the back garden, down on the beach, or running around in the local...