Create Workshops

LSO Create offers participatory music workshops for disabled and/or neurodiverse adults, their supporters and carers. The workshops are inspired by repertoire being performed by the LSO, and the group’s diverse life experiences. United by a love of music, participants compose, improvise and create music together, alongside LSO musicians and creative leader Mark Withers.

There are two opportunities to participate in LSO Create, either in one-off exploratory Open days or in the more experienced Perform group, who take part in performances and projects 3 times/year.

Create Open sessions

Create Open sessions run monthly (starting in Jan 2026) and do not require any prior instrumental experience, though we also welcome those who already play instruments. Create Open welcomes anyone who wants to try out different ways of making sound and music with other people and LSO musicians in a relaxed and accessible environment.

A facilitator from Drake Music supports the sessions so that participants can make use of accessible music technology. Session themes are different every month and not linked to any previous work – participants can attend as a drop in, though advanced booking is required. There will not be any performance opportunities with this project.

Create Perform

Create Perform ensemble meets every other month and focuses on creating and performing their own repertoire up to 3 times a year. Membership of the group is by invite only and all participants have experience and interest in rehearsing, refining, and performing alongside LSO musicians.