24 September - 12 October, 2025
Upsound Instruments – Make & Play Workshop Area

Upsound Instruments – Make & Play Workshop Area

Jacob Plooij
Sat
27
Sat 27 Sep 10:00 AM

Queensland Country Bank Festival Hub
General Admission
September
Sat 27 Sep

Sun 28 Sep

October
Sat 4 Oct

Sun 5 Oct

Upsound Instruments invites children to upcycle broken, found, or foraged objects into unique musical instruments. From reinventing classics like guitars and drums to creating entirely new sounds, the workshop sparks creativity and sustainability. Bring old broken instruments or toys to transform into playable upcycled instruments — and take yours home! Led by violinist and sound artist Jacob Plooij, this hands-on experience blends tradition with innovation.

Meet Jacob Plooij
Jacob Plooij is a classically trained violinist who performs with musicians and ensembles across the globe. A sound artist with a flair for blending traditional techniques with innovative ideas, Jacob is passionate about turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. His vision for Upsound Instruments is rooted in collaboration and sustainability, inspiring participants to create playable musical instruments from materials that others may discard.

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This is a free workshop, but donations are warmly welcomed to support future programs.  
September
Sat 27 Sep

Sun 28 Sep

October
Sat 4 Oct

Sun 5 Oct

Queensland Country Bank Festival Hub

Strand Park North Ward, Queensland, 4810