Our Gig Buddies project matches adults with learning disabilities and/or autism to volunteers who are into the same things, to go out and enjoy the scene they both love!

Gig Buddies is about:

Culture

Community

Choice

Friendship

We fight for the right for adults with learning disabilities to access their local music scene, culture and engage in mainstream events. 

Gig Buddies makes sure that people with learning disabilities don't miss out on a vibrant social life by making sure they have people in their lives who aren't just paid to be there. 

  • "Gig Buddies is a lifeline..."

  • “The more we get to know each other the more we get to socialise and have fun. That is what it is about!"

  • "Gig Buddies creates a space for people to expand their social life and nightlife, encouraging community support and arts & cultural enrichment. I would recommend it to anyone wanting genuine connections. "

We have partnered with some epic organisations to bring our Gig Buddies new experiences!

We are official charity partners of Brockwell Live summer festival series & We Out Here, a 4 day camping festival. We work alongside the organisers to bring access to the forefront of mainstream music spaces and offer a chance to party in the fields to members, most who have never been to festivals before.

Check out the videos to see our buddies in action…

Join Gig Buddies!

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