Musical Keys

01/08/2026

We had such a good time last night.

Huge congratulations to our amazing MK Ensemble for a joyous performance. Their brilliant new album, Adventures in the Microworld, was released yesterday on Bandcamp where you can buy a CD or limited edition DVD of a film made by Jay Goodman (which accompanies the music with macro footage and life in the undergrowth). It’s also available on all other streaming platforms.

Massive thanks to Mr AKA Amazing who treated us to some really great lofi hip hop. We’re very grateful for Duane, Jason and Tom joining us from London (big thanks to 54 The Gate)

Then MKE’s own Luke Saunders gave a performance of his brand new three track self titled EP. It was epic. (Also available on Bandcamp and all other streaming services!)

To finish everyone came together with audience and MK practitioners for some improvised music.

Massive thanks to David Ross Musics, Judy Splodges, Chris Dowding and Charlotte Arculus for their sensitive and playful facilitation of the Ensemble, and for our amazing community for coming out.

16/07/2026

Our Nature Connection project starts tomorrow and we still have a few spaces for sessions in Reepham and Aylsham.

If you'd like to come and explore all sorts of different sensory music making in beautiful relaxed surroundings then just sign up here:

https://www.musicalkeys.co.uk/services

The Bircham Centre, Reepham
Eves Hill Veg Co.

23/06/2026

We are very pleased to release this EP from Luke Saunders via our Bandcamp site.

Luke has been attending the MK Ensemble since the start and has become an essential part of the group. Luke’s mix of rhythmic vocalisations and MCing bring a totally unique sound and perspective - often reflecting on the broader themes of the ensemble such as space travel and nature.

We hope you enjoy this EP. Please consider purchasing a copy as all proceeds will given to Luke to support more music making.

https://mknorwich.bandcamp.com/album/ep

23/06/2026

Electrosculptures! We can't wait to hear what these sound like :)

19/06/2026

Nature Connection Sensory Music Making.

Group music-making for those that prefer quieter, calmer spaces.

Join us on Fridays over the summer in three beautiful spaces to make music informed by and in harmony with nature.

These sessions will incorporate traditional instruments, tuned percussion and music technology to invite participants to create immersive soundscapes and new sonic spaces.

Sessions will take place at BarringtonFarm Art (Walcott), The Bircham Centre, Reepham (Reepham) and Eves Hill Veg Co. (Aylsham).

Places are limited, more details and booking link at www.musicalkeys.co.uk/services

Our immense thanks to Norfolk Offshore Wind Farm Community Fund (Norfolk Community Foundation) for supporting this project.

17/06/2026

musicsongs and artsongs exhibition at Sainsbury Centre | Art Museum

On Sunday 5th July, 1-3pm, join Musical Keys practitioners Chris and Ian in showcasing artwork and recordings co-created with elders as part of these beautiful projects.

At 2pm there will be a performance of ‘dreamy soundscapes and overlapping loops’ by Sylvia & I, exploring the ideas of memory that have emerged from the projects.

musicsongs is a project where Ian and Chris spent time with residents in two residential care settings to chat about and remember what music means to people. Directly informed by these discussions a set of new songs were written and recorded, with the CD to be released as part of the exhibition (and shared with participant’s friends and families).

This will be a beautiful celebration of the meaning of music, and the music we’ve made in response.

Kindly supported by the RADCLIFFE CHARITABLE TRUST

Images taken from sessions with residents at Brooklands Care Home.

11/06/2026

We’ve known Robyn Rocket for many years, earlier this year she performed alongside our own MK Ensemble at Norwich Arts Centre and a couple of years ago delivered a fantastic talk about her experience, music and practice to our team of music practitioners. As a child Robyn attended one of our early years groups which she credits with contributing to the development of her speech at that time.

Robyn is a real force. The work she does in advocating for truly inclusive and accessible spaces and events, within the often very serious world of experimental music, is remarkable.

We feel lucky to know Robyn and to exist in the same musical universe. We believe in the intrinsic value of music making and that it is really is and should be for everyone, artists and audiences alike.

This The Guardian article is a great portal to Robyn’s work (we even get a mention). Please listen to Robyn’s music, attend a Robyn’s Rocket (perhaps one in Norwich at some point…) and continue to support music making and events that celebrate these rich and diverse communities.

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/may/26/robyn-steward-robyn-rocket-nightclubs-music-neurodivergence-autism

10/06/2026

Did you know we have a rich archive of CDs from a diverse range of projects, all available to buy via our Bandcamp site.

There is lots to listen to at mknorwich.bandcamp.com with a couple of exciting new releases incoming….

15/04/2026

Another new project :)

Chris and Ian are meeting residents from two residential care settings in Norwich to talk about their experience of music; what it means to them, the memories they hold, what are our favourite songs....

These discussions and group music-making sessions will inform the writing of new songs - songs about music! - that will be professionally recorded and shared.

15/04/2026

New group for families in South Norfolk - have a look!

We’re excited to launch a brand new after-school session in Attleborough! 🎶

** please note slight change of start time** now 3.30pm instead of 3.15pm **

🗓 Monday 20th April 2026 at 3:30pm
📍 St Edmunds Care Home, Attleborough, NR17 2AW

Bring your school-aged children along – younger siblings are very welcome too! This friendly, inclusive session is facilitated by Musical Keys and is SEND-friendly, creating a warm and supportive space for everyone.

🎟 Please book your place here: https://www.ticketsource.com/friendindeed/t-aaagqok
(If you’re bringing more than one child, please book a ticket for each child.)

We can’t wait to see you there! 💛