Tuning In: Summer Specials

Do you and your 3-5 year old want to attend live music events but find these spaces challenging?

Is your child neurodivergent (autism, ADHD, diagnosed or undiagnosed) and would prefer an understanding, adapted environment?

If this sounds like your child, then this is for you.

Join Concerteenies with Polly Ives (cello, ukulele, voice) and Trevor Waldron (handpan, djembe, udu) for their Tuning In Summer Specials.

These sessions include an outdoor, informal music session and musical freeplay in Highfield Adventure Playground. It’s Tuning In with a summer festival twist!

These free sessions are created with neurodiversity in mind and include: Live music from Polly and Trevor, outside on the playground’s stage.

They  provide a range of optional engagement opportunities for you and your child, including listening, watching, moving, playing percussion instruments, swishing scarves and popping bubbles.

Child-led musical freeplay

An inclusive, supportive, flexible and child-centred environment. They  understand that engagement looks different for everyone.

You and your child are welcome to move around, vocalise, stim, take breaks and engage in whatever way feels comfortable. There is no pressure to sit still or participate in a particular way.

Feel free to bring ear defenders, fidget toys or blankets.

Breastfeeding is welcome.

A smaller, second space is available for children or adults who might need a moment away.

Sessions follow a loose structure but the musicians also respond and adapt to the people in the session.