5.8.2026 - 7.8.2026

FlowerGrylz recently took part in the final Unscripted project of its kind for West of England Music and Arts (WEMA), working as a Creative Practitioner in Weston-super-Mare.

Over the three-day half-term workshop, the classroom was transformed into a makeshift recording studio, equipped with the Ableton Push 3 and Ableton Move. Three young people were given the freedom to experiment, produce and record whatever inspired them. One created beats on the Move, another explored songwriting, while the third recorded original interpretations of rock classics, performing and recording every instrument independently.

Although Unscripted projects have always been rewarding, this final edition was particularly meaningful. Some participants had been attending for six years, making the workshop an emotional farewell. To commemorate the occasion, Mark recorded interviews with the young people, reflecting on what Unscripted had meant to them over the years. These recordings were then woven into Daft Punk's Giorgio by Moroder, creating a moving audio piece that was played to parents at the end of the project.

A fitting and heartfelt conclusion to a wonderful initiative, and a memorable experience in beautiful Weston-super-Mare.

The setup was: 

• Push 3

• Push Move/s

• Macbook Pro

• Scarlett Solo 

• AKG P120 

• Dynamic Mic 

• iPads

• M-Audio Keyboard 

5.8.2025 - 7.8.2025

As part of another WEMA Unscripted project, FlowerGrylz designed and led an imaginative music technology workshop centred around a Musical Time Machine, inviting children to travel through time using music, sound effects and interactive technology.

Using Ableton Live and the Push 2, the children explored how sound could transport listeners to different periods in history, imaginary futures and worlds beyond the present. Through creative experimentation with sampling, recording and music production, each journey came to life through a combination of musical ideas, atmospheric soundscapes and playful sound effects.

The Push 2 became the control centre of the time machine, allowing the young participants to trigger sounds, experiment with musical textures and shape their own sonic adventures.

The project brought together music, storytelling and technology, encouraging children to use sound as a tool for imagination and discovery while developing practical skills in electronic music production and sound design.

The setup was: 

• Push 2

• Macbook Pro

• Scarlett Solo 

• AKG P120