Electric Umbrella

We are challenging the perception of people with learning disabilities by empowering and enriching lives through music.

Electric Umbrella is a vibrant, unique co-creation between adults with learning disabilities and music industry professionals. We currently have 60 members that range in age from over 18 all the way up to 60 + from North London and three counties in the South East of England.

We run a diverse programme of events and provide a range of opportunities for everyone to demonstrate their ability. Working together to create, experience and perform music through regular workshops, performances in pubs, studios, theatres, festivals, live radio and everything in between.

We are challenging the perception of people with learning disabilities by empowering and enriching lives through music.

Becoming a member involves signing up to a ‘season’ of Electric Umbrella at one of our three sites in Hertfordshire. Each season includes weekly music sessions, touring and performances opportunities. All members are over the age of 18 and whilst are of extremely mixed abilities, the experiences are tailored to meet and be led by the needs of each individual. Electric Umbrella works with 60 adults with learning disabilities each week, and members are at the heart of everything we do.

The reach of Electric Umbrella goes way beyond the members we work with each week. Electric Umbrella has become a community for our members and their families, also encompassing the musicians we work with and hundreds of others that experience the joy of Electric Umbrella by attending our gigs and events.