Join Matt and Mark as we offer live percussion with mbira and handpan for an hour of drumming and free dance. Join in with the grooves or let the music flow through you as you dance in the beautiful environment at 10 Trees.
Book individual sessions or the whole day. Garden soup will be served at 1pm.
About this Event:
Date - 10.15 - 11.30am on Sunday 21 June
Price*:
£6 - Accessible.
£9 - Standard.
£12 - Supporter.
Location - 10 Trees Garden.
Equipment - see 'Essential Information’ below.
Booking - Limited to 25 spots, to book your spot please click below.
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Mark Bradshaw is a composer, songwriter and performer now living in the Hope Valley. Accomplished on guitar, piano and mbira, with sidelines in flute, marimba and percussion, he has recorded and performed, and researched and taught all over the world.
In the UK, he was a member of Spirit Talk Mbira, and one half of the mighty Blissful Virtuous. In eSwatini, where he lived and taught for 10 years, he mentored and collaborated extensively with the country’s finest singer-songwriters, Bholoja and Velemseni. In Singapore, he headed up the acoustic quintet, Shumba ye Moyo. A new album with his current project, Mark Bradshaw and the Jackdaws, is due for release in late summer 2026.
A musician, teacher, curriculum writer and ethnomusicologist, he has 40 years’ experience of working with individuals, classes and groups in schools, colleges and beyond in the UK, Asia and Africa. He believes that music-making is a universal action, and something that has the power to bring us together for positive change. When we make music together, we express our humanity and make our world, however fleetingly, a better place.
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Matt Laurie is runs the Music as Medicine programme at Open House and has worked as a community musician for over 25 years. He has made music with people from all walks of life in community centres, school, special needs services, care homes, mental health units in the UK and internationally.
Matt is experienced at holding safe and inclusive space for people of any age, culture, gender and neurotype.
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Please note:
Parking is limited - more details and how to get to the garden here
A map of the garden is available here
Toilet facilities on site are limited to wild wees only in our woodland wee spot
This is a garden environment, so if you have any allergies or other serious health conditions, please let us know by email
We’ll be running this event come rain or shine. There will be a shelter space, but please come prepared to be outside for the full experience, in all weathers.
Bring a picnic blanket or mat to sit on, plus a blanket and extra layers to keep you warm and cosy.
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Discover autumn with 10 Trees: This workshop has been designed to invite the community into the garden as the seasons change, and is priced to reflect this.
Accessible.
This is a reduced-price option for those who may be experiencing financial hardship, are on a low income, or face other economic barriers. It may also be for you if you are trying out our events for the first time.
Use the code ACCESSIBLE when booking. No proof is required - we trust you to choose this option if it’s the right fit for your situation.
Standard.
This is the regular ticket price - the true cost that helps us cover our expenses and keep things running.
This rate helps us make our events sustainable while still offering lower-cost options for others.
Supporter.
This higher-priced option helps subsidise accessible tickets and supports our efforts to offer events that are inclusive to all. Select the ‘Supporter Price’ checkbox when booking.
If you have the means and would like to help support our community and allow us to grow our offering, choosing this option is a generous way to contribute. We’re deeply grateful for your support.