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This show belongs to the Adelaide Fringe 2026 season. This season is now over.

A man wearing a colourful top hat is encircled by diverse hand-made musical instruments, highlighting his enthusiasm for music and artistic expression.
A young child plays a makeshift guitar crafted from a box and sticks.
Adelaide Fringe 2026

Upsound Instruments – Make & Play Workshop Area

Turn waste into wonder and craft your own musical instrument from upcycled materials! At this fun, hands-on workshop area you’ll transform used, foraged and found objects, natural materials and even waste into musical masterpieces. Will you make a guitar, trumpet, drum or kazoo? Or let your imagination run wild and build a one-of-a-kind creation. Whatever you choose, you’ll get to take home your own Upsound instrument!

Purchase your tickets and come any time during our 5-hour daily opening. Each session lasts up to 45 minutes, making it easy to plan around other shows! Want more time to play? Upgrade to the Rockstar VIP Ticket for unlimited make & play access.

★★★★★ “From start to finish, this workshop is engaging, creative, and so much fun for kids of all ages.” Kids In Adelaide

 

Presented by: Jacob Plooij

Jacob Plooij is a Dutch-Australian sound artist, composer, and genre bending violinist with a passion for creating music in unconventional ways. Having performed across the globe, Jacob is on a mission to turn the ordinary into the extraordinary. He thrives on collaboration, using his boundless imagination to help others see that anything can become an instrument. Whether he’s crafting tunes from trash or sharing his sonic alchemy with the world, Jacob believes in turning waste into wonder.
Kids and Family • Music
Netherlands
 
Previous Award Winner
 
Fringe Fund Recipient
Reviews
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    Kids (and adults alike) loved transforming everyday objects into something magical. The whole experience was so well-organised, and fun - Roxy Walsh, Kids in Adelaide

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    THIS MUSICAL WORKSHOP WILL HELP EACH CHILD’S CREATIVITY COME ALIVE Upsound Instruments is the perfect way to fill some time between shows - Kristin Stefanoff, Glam Adelaide

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    5 Stars for collaborative and creative instrument making from recycled objects - Claire Davill, Play and Go Adelaide

Suitability & warnings

Content rating: G
Family friendly: Yes
Target audience: Kindergarten (4) | Junior Primary (5-7) | Primary (8-11) | Middle School (12-14) | High School (15-17)

Please note

Parental guidance required for use of child appropriate workshop tools and instruction materials.

Accessibility

 
High visual content
 
Audience members have the opportunity to interact or join artist on stage
 
Suitable for audiences who may not have a comprehensive understanding of the English language

Presenter

Presented by: Jacob Plooij

Jacob Plooij is a Dutch-Australian sound artist, composer, and genre bending violinist with a passion for creating music in unconventional ways. Having performed across the globe, Jacob is on a mission to turn the ordinary into the extraordinary. He thrives on collaboration, using his boundless imagination to help others see that anything can become an instrument. Whether he’s crafting tunes from trash or sharing his sonic alchemy with the world, Jacob believes in turning waste into wonder.