PlayAbility

Provision for supported adults.

Keeping the creative achievements of disabled people visible (and audible!) within the heart of Portishead’s community.

We use a huge range of accessible musical instruments, including interactive music technology, carefully researched to ensure there is something for everyone, regardless of their ability, disability, illness, or impairment.

All ages.
ALL abilities.

We strive to be the most inclusive and accessible practical music provision our locality has ever seen. All of the age ranges and ability levels listed in our activities site-wide are guides only. Please get in touch to chat about your specific needs and explore which options will suit you best.

PlayAbility BAND

Best suited to adults over age 25.

TUESDAYS
10:30 - 12:00

Portishead Youth Centre
Harbour Road
BS20 7DD

Cost: £5.00
per participant

This group runs as a drop-in provision but please contact me before arriving for your first session to discuss any specific access needs.

Support workers attend free, but this is FOR YOU just as much as the person you support. Please feel free to grab some percussion and join in too!

Rehearsal dates:

Activities mostly follow the same weeks as the local authority but there are some exceptions. Please check the dates below before booking.

  • CALENDAR 2025

    • January: 14, 21, 28

    • February: 4, 11, 18, 25

    • March: 4, 11, 18, 25

    • April: 1

PlayAbility 1:1

By Appointment

Location may vary.

Highly specialist, bespoke music tuition for disabled or vulnerable people of any age.

All one-to-one spaces have now been allocated.

If you would like to be added to the waiting list please tap the “Join Waiting List” button and send a message via the contact page.

The low cost of this highly specialist provision is made possible thanks to grant support from Portishead Town Council and private donors.

What participants say:

A man with dark hair and beard, wearing glasses and a light grey sweater, is reclined in his wheelchair. He is smiling while playing a brass bell tree positioned to his right.

Kevin says:
”I like the instruments and being with my friends and I love it”

A woman with fair hair and glasses, wearing a green tracksuit, sits at a small grey table. On the table are three desk bells, one coloured red, one green, one blue. She is playing the green bell and has a small set of brass tree chimes on her lap.

Grace says:
”I did really well in music on Saturday and my family are very proud of me”

A man with dark hair and glasses, wearing a grey tracksuit, sits holding a metal drinks bottle. In front of him is a large navy blue steel tongue drum, decorated with gold coloured lotus flower and macrame trim.

Dean says:
”FANTASTIC!”