About Us

Soundscape - a unique community music resource

Summary: About our multi-arts facility in Surrey and how you can use its services.

About Soundscape

Soundscape mixing desk with braille labels on the controls

RNIB Soundscape is a multi-arts facility catering for the performing arts and related technologies. It is equipped with a range of resources to provide blind and partially sighted people with access to a host of creative activities.

Set up in 2003 and opened by Sir George Martin, it has played an integral role in the musical development of our participants.

Whether you are a local school wanting to explore the sensory room with your SEN students, an aspiring band wanting to cut your first demo, a budding music producer or a disability drama group wanting to put on your first performance, we can help.

We can support you in the following activities:

  • music performance
  • music technology
  • instrument tuition
  • music therapy
  • drama and dance
  • courses and workshops.

We have the following facilities:

  • recording studio
  • sensory room
  • radio studios
  • rehearsal rooms.

For hire

If you are interested in hiring any of our facilities, or would like more information, please telephone the Soundscape Manager on 01737 76 89 35 or email infosoundscape@rnib.org.uk

You can also book tours of Soundscape - contact us for more information.

Access and location

The site aims to be fully accessible to all users - we are part of the RNIB Community Living Service at Redhill. The service is set in grounds on Philanthropic Road, next to Redstone Cemetery, and benefits from a private road and ample car parking on two levels.

All buildings have wheelchair access and disabled toilets. Soundscape has two wheelchair entrances and exits as well as a drop off and collection area. Participants and users enjoy the tranquility of the grounds and the Zavia garden which is adjacent to Soundscape.

If you're coming by car, Soundscape is within easy reach of the A23 or A22. By train, Redhill station provides regular connections to London Victoria and the south coast of England.

Contact

Soundscape
RNIB Community Living Service
Philanthropic Road
Redhill
Surrey
RH1 4DZ
Telephone: 01737 76 89 35
Fax: 01737 77 87 76

Links

  • Music - information and support on technology, transcription, accessible formats and events run by RNIB.

Content author: infosoundscape@rnib.org.uk

Last updated: 20/11/2008 11:13

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