The Sarah Nulty Power of Music Foundation is delighted to announce that we are supporting Sensoria Festival and their exciting new project —*Playground of Sound*.
Based in the heart of Sheffield, Sensoria is the UK’s festival of film, music and digital, known for its imaginative, inclusive and creative events. This year, they’re bringing something truly special to the city: a free-entry interactive sound space aimed at children, young people and families from all backgrounds.
From 2nd to 5th October, the former John Lewis building in Sheffield city centre will be transformed into a vibrant musical playground. Visitors can explore a giant drum machine, fun and unusual musical instruments, and even toddler-friendly toy DJ decks, all in a colourful, welcoming space.
The project perfectly embodies our shared mission to use music as a force for connection, creativity and joy. *Playground of Sound* will be open to everyone, with no pressure to spend and no time limit, just the freedom to play, discover and experience music in a hands-on way.
Sensoria’s 2025 festival programme also features inspiring work for and by young people, including Concerteenies’ enchanting screening-with-live-music of *The Big Dreaming* by Michael Rosen. Across the festival, their programme champions emerging musicians and composers, supports underrepresented voices, and creates equal access to cultural experiences for all communities in Sheffield.
Last year, over 6,000 people visited their John Lewis pop-up space and with *Playground of Sound*, we can’t wait to see even more smiles, laughter and music-making filling the city centre.
We are proud to support Sensoria in bringing this joyful, inclusive celebration of music to life. It’s another example of how the power of music can bring people together, ignite creativity, and make Sheffield shine.
Find out more about Sensoria Festival at www.sensoria.org.uk or check out their highlights on Instagram @sensoriafest.