iRock Social
The iRock Social is a relaxed social hangout for young people with additional needs aged 10-25.
Using a mixture of music making, DJing, retro and modern gaming, music technology, video and podcasting to have fun. We provide a safe and engaging space for our young people to meet, socialise, express themselves, game and be creative.
How to get involved
iRock currently taking place on Saturdays during term time, 10am-1pm at South Street Studios in Ipswich.
Sign up via the form and someone from the team will get back to you as soon as possible! This project is run in partnership with Out Loud Music CIC.
Access to our venue
iRock is a SEND project designed and developed with young people, for young people!
We are based at The Smokehouse which strives to be an inclusive venue and safely welcomes Deaf and disabled people.
The venue includes level and ramped access with no thresholds to the main entrance and fire-exit. We have a Changing Places facility opposite our main entrance.
We are always learning more and if you have any queries or issues about any access needs we’d love to hear from you to see how we can improve.
Walk through the space at South Street Studios
Testimonials
"Thank you for teaching us music with iPads. The mad pad and garageband apps helped me make a song very quickly."
- Yatish, Pupil. Year 4
"Thank you for iRock, it was the best day of my life.
"- Billy and Joe, Pupils. Year 4
"Thank you for giving us a great day at iRock music. I am very grateful that you let us play on the iPads, I love the lyrics to the song and it was so much fun!"
- Beth, Pupil. Year 5
"iRock has improved my son's confidence because of his love for making music. It makes him very proud to find something that he is good at and enjoys."
- iRock parent
"Joe and Jay do a fantastic job at iRock, very friendly and welcoming. All the kids and parents are made to feel totally at ease. and they are both obviously very talented musically as well!"
- iRock parent
"If it wasn't for iRock my child wouldn't be able to create music due to his disabilities, it is a great service to have."
- iRock parent
"They gain confidence, building social skills, vocabulary, musical skills, rhythm, memory skills, self expression, release of frustration, independence etc. so much!"
- iRock parent
"I like iRock because it gives my child the opportunity to play musical instruments that he would not be able to play due to his disability."
- iRock parent
"iRock enables my teenage son to access an age appropriate activity which allows him to learn about a culture which his mainstream peers understand and admire. Pop and rock culture is pivotal for youngsters wanting to be included in mainstream life."
- iRock parent
