The Maker Zone is part studio, part laboratory, part classroom and part hang-out space, where participation is relaxed, but actively encouraged. It’s a space where we explore unique approaches to music technology and interdisciplinary creativity through collaborative sessions. You can help build a large-scale musical instrument, learn about controlling modular synths with signals from the human body, or sew your own synthesizer. The emphasis is on hands-on skills and knowledge that can be passed person-to-person. These are accessible sessions designed to benefit all skill sets, with social interaction at their core. All Maker Zone events run from 2pm to 7pm, and you can drop in at any time. Come along, make some friends, make some noise and make something new.

Every evening at Loop, you’ll have opportunities to spend time with other attendees and participants at Meetups. These aren’t structured Workshops, Presentations or Discussions, just a place to get together with people of similar interests and share ideas in an informal environment. There is no need to sign up beforehand. Just check the program and head along to any Meetup that sounds interesting to you.

While creativity is a deeply personal experience, music-making is ultimately social – a rewarding process of listening to, learning from and collaborating with each other. Facilitated by artists, producers and educators, Loop’s Music Improv Sessions present a unique opportunity to improvise in a fun and welcoming group setting and make something none of us could have invented on our own. Get together with like-minded people, develop new skills and connect with potential collaborators, both creative and technical. All ability levels are welcome and no preparation is required – simply be ready to get lost in the musical present moment and experience the magic of shared creative flow. Music Improv Sessions are small group events and have limited space. If you’d like to take part in a session, sign up on the same day at the info hub.