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Everyone can be part of our Electric Umbrella community, so why not think about joining our free online sessons,or getting involved in some of our brillaint paid programmes?


At Electric Umbrella there are lots of opportunities to get involved. Our free community programme, Plug In, engages thousands of learning disabled people every week, but that’s just where the fun starts. 


On this page you’ll be able to learn more about our programmes.


Let's take a look at some of the amazing opportunities we've got to help you continue your journey...

Our usual schedule

*Subject to change. After all, there's no such thing as normal!

Plug In (Online) Paid sessions Crew Days
Mon EUTV Cyber Sessions (online) Emporium and Express (Pump House)
Tue Open Mic at The Horns (monthly) Big Yellow Choir (online) Emporium
Wed Emporium and Music Machine (Pump House)
Thu Open Mic Online (monthly) Cyber Sessions (online), Face the Music (Emporium) Emporium and Express (Pump House)
Fri Singalong Face the Music (Pump House), Baby Brollies (Emporium) Emporium
Sat Breakfast Club Emporium

Free online sessions


Plug In is our free online programme. You can join amazing live, digital experiences every single week!


We’ve got singalongs and exclusive big name guests who you can perform with.


There's our open mic nights when you can be anything you want to be and at the weekend we go super crazy with some bonkers fun at breakfast!


We promise that you'll gain three big things:


How does Plug In work?


Paid sessions

It's time to make your choice!

CLICK HERE TO EMAIL US ABOUT JOINING THESE SESSIONS

Crew Days!

Meaningful work and social based activity

Weekdays and Saturdays in Hemel Hempstead


Help us run our amazing Emporium, and repair, test, and re-imagine instruments, as part of our Instruments for Change campaign.


You'll be working alongside professional makers, our staff and other members and of course, music will be a big part of your day!

  • What you need to know

    Venue: 

    The Electric Umbrella Emporium in The Marlowes Centre, Hemel Hempstead


    Time:

    10am to 4pm


    Cost:

    £60 full day, £30 half day


    Sign up info:

    You can sign up for either a half term or a full term.  Email: crewdays@electricumbrella.co.uk


    Holidays:

    Crew days will continue through half term breaks, but will pause at Christmas, Easter and during August

All day Wednesday on tour


Travel with us to different SEN schools each week to help deliver sessions, workshops and the LIVE broadcast!


Join Euan on the Big Yellow Bus in Watford before we go off to share your skills and inspire young SEN learners and the world!

  • What you need to know

    Venue:

    Meet in Watford - jump on the Big Yellow Bus (or follow) to different schools each week 


    Time: 

    10am-4pm  (approx) 


    Cost:

    £60 per full day, £30 half day 


    Sign up Info: 

    Email: crewdays@electricumbrella.co.uk


    Holidays: 

    Crew days will continue through half term breaks, but will pause at Christmas, Easter and during August

Monday and Thursday on tour


Help us to deliver our EU Express show in mainstream primary schools right across Hertfordshire. 


Join Euan and Louise on the Big Yellow Bus and travel to two local primary schools to perform to loads of enthusiastic young people. 

  • What you need to know

    Venue:

    Meet in Watford - jump on the Big Yellow Bus (or follow) to different schools each week 


    Time: 

    10am-4pm  (approx) 


    Cost:

    £60 full day, £30 half fay


    Sign up Info: 

    You can sign up for either a half term or a full term. Email: crewdays@electricumbrella.co.uk


    Holidays: 

    Crew days will continue through half term breaks, but will pause at Christmas, Easter and during August

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