Welcome to Electric Umbrella's programmes
Find what you really love with our brilliant range of activities
At Electric Umbrella we create amazing music experiences with learning disabled people. In doing so, we change the way the world thinks about them - and others.
When you’re part of Electric Umbrella, the stage is always set, the lights are always bright, and the show is always on.
Everyone in our community has the opportunity to work with musicians to co-produce extraordinary music and performances.
There are plenty of opportunities to get involved at Electric Umbrella, including our brilliant free programme. We run multiple sessions every day providing a variety of music related activities.
On this page you'll find a summary of our programmes. Make sure you download the latest information on timetables and fees which includes current availability.
The vast majority of our members have their places at Electric Umbrella funded by Personal Budgets or Direct Payments - learn more here!
Face the Music & Feel the Music
These sessions give members incredible opportunities to co-create amazing music experiences!
Face the Music
Face the Music with high energy sessions filled with supercharged Electric Umbrella vibes.
We’ll make music together as you take your moment in the spotlight alongside session leaders and musicians.
Feel the Music
Feel the Music sessions are similar to Face the Music, but for those who also love to create music and perform alongside our professionals, but prefer a quieter, calmer atmosphere.
"It's just fantastic. Everyone
loves being there!"
Crew Days
At Crew Days, members take part in meaningful work-based activities alongside our team of musical experts.
There’s a variety of content in our Crew Days sessions, which can be booked as full or half days and tailored to suit the needs and interests of those taking part. Restore and reimagine instruments, act as front of house in our Emporium, perform and lead workshops in schools or other corporate organisations and roadie for our performances.
Express Crew Days
Be part of our crew taking Electric Umbrella into mainstream primary schools each week.
Travel on the big yellow bus with our musicians to deliver vibrant, interactive performances and workshops that help pupils (and teachers!) to celebrate difference, helping them explore inclusion, equality and diversity, spreading joy.
Music Machine Crew Days
Be a part of our crew travelling to SEND schools each week, to co-lead interactive workshops and the Music Machine online broadcast; inspiring young people and school communities all over the country.
Travel with your friends on the big yellow bus to schools, colleges and providers for some fully interactive, vibrant music making guaranteed to lift spirits, stimulate minds and shake out the body!
Baby Brollies Crew Days
Baby Brollies is our session for all babies and children aged 0-5. You’ll work with our session leaders; preparing the sessions and supporting children through music, sensory fun and Electric Umbrella joy.
You will also have the opportunity to write and record songs specifically for Baby Brollies
Big Yellow Choir
In person or online, our Big Yellow choir is a place where everyone can sing!
You don’t have to be learning disabled to share our Electric Umbrella joy, the Big Yellow Choir is a choir for everyone.
Join us for plenty of singing, dancing, and smiling every week. Share the joy of group singing, and take to the stage for a solo spot at the end of each evening (if you want to).
We operate two extraordinary choirs, which are open to everyone regardless of your ability or disability. One is in person for those who can travel to Abbots Langley, the other is online (for the world)!
Cyber Sessions
Make magical music with Electric Umbrella - online!
An online equivalent of our ‘Face The Music’ sessions - meet up with your friends online to celebrate all things musical and wonderful.
For those who can’t, or prefer not to, attend in person – or would just like to do both.
Baby Brollies
Baby Brollies is a place for every parent and every child!
For any child aged five or under and a parent or carer, join us for an amazing music experience in our Emporium.
This really is the Electric Umbrella way - creating amazing music experiences together and celebrating diversity.
You’ll (both) meet new people, develop informal support networks and, most importantly, have lots of fun!
Free programme
If you want more Electric Umbrella - or you’re thinking about trying us out, our free programme is the place to start.
Open Mic Nights
Alongside our team of musicians, you can have the opportunity to take to centre stage to deliver show stopping performances filled with your favourite songs. You really will shine at our Open Mic nights!
Once a month, we have a night with the full band, if you’re local to Watford – a chance to be part of a real live gig.
We also offer a monthly online version if you live further afield, or prefer to join us that way.
EUTV
Join us from anywhere in the world for our weekly online show, EUTV.
These interactive sessions take place on Zoom and are hosted by one of our extremely talented musicians. You can expect plenty of amazing club nights, fantastic music and of course lots of fun.
We even have celebrities on from time to time for guest interviews!
Singalong
Start your weekend off with a bang and join your friends for a sing, dance and lots of fun.
Anyone can join in and have a great time!
Breakfast Club
It’s early but it’s worth it!
Join us every Saturday for fun and frolics, songs and games - the craziest way to rock into the weekend that’s yet been invented!
What's on at Electric Umbrella
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