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Jay Pocknell

Music Support Officer

RNIB

About Me

Jay is a mixing and mastering engineer, producer, and guitarist. He is also partially sighted, making him a prime contact for matters relating to music and visual accessibility.

He is Music Support Officer at RNIB - the Royal National Institute of Blind People - where he is tasked with improving access to music-making for blind and partially sighted people, including advocating for improved accessibility within music and audio hardware and software.

Jay is the also the founder and Project Manager of Sound Without Sight, a community-driven online hub that connects blind and partially sighted musicians to each other, and to resources, opportunities, and support.

Jay is a graduate of the Music and Sound Recording (Tonmeister) course at the University of Surrey and is credited on several top-10 releases including a UK Number 1 album. He has a proven track record of working with emerging independent artists to help them obtain their first radio plays.

Sessions

  • Workshop: Inclusive Design within Audio Products

    What, Why, How?
    14:00 - 17:00 UTC | Monday 11th November 2024 | Bristol 3

    This workshop will build on the successes of last year’s 'Introduction to Inclusive Design of Audio Products' session. We will focus on providing practical design principles for attendees to take away, backed up by engaging lived experience insights and demonstrations. We will also take an in-depth look at how Ableton and Arcana are ensuring accessibility within the development of their products. Panellists Chair - Jay Pocknell (RNIB / Sound Without Sight) Tim Yates (Drake Music) Musician / Accessibility Consultant: Elizabeth J. Birch Musician / Accessibility Consultant: Andre Louis Adi Dickens (Ableton) Haim Kairy (Arcana) Outline Introductions from all panellists. 10 […]