A creative technology course and exhibition for emerging artists and creatives interested in exploring interactive and digital processes in sound, art and performance!
TINDERBOX ROOM TO PLAY: DIVIDUAL Wed 3 - Sun 7 Jun 2026 @ Hidden Door
What is Room to Play?
Room to play is a two‑month creative technology course and exhibition for artists aged 18–26 – and a space to explore ideas, learn new tools, and make something fresh with likemided artists.
In 2026, eight emerging artists will come together to experiment with interactive and immersive tools such as TouchDesigner, Max MSP, sensors, and other digital & electronic processes. Week by week, we’ll learn the tech, swap ideas, and build a shared installation for the public to experience.
We want to make something reactive, meaningful and full of energy – something people can step inside and play with. And as always, there may be opportunities to join forces with the Tinderbox Orchestra or other parts of our wider creative community.
Hidden Door opens up forgotten urban spaces for the public to explore and discover incredible music, art, theatre, film, dance, spoken word and more. Through their festivals they reveal hidden parts of the city and showcase new and emerging artists, musicians, theatre and film makers. Previous festivals have attracted audiences upwards of 10000 people. ***** The Scotsman.
Background
Room to Play has been running since 2016, and over the years it’s welcomed visual artists, musicians, game makers, animators, circus performers, filmmakers and more.
Past installations have travelled to the V&A Dundee, Hidden Door, InSpace, Edinburgh Festival of Sound, Custom House, and other brilliant spaces.
For many artists, it’s been a launchpad – a place to learn creative electronics, try out new ideas, meet people from completely different backgrounds, and make work they’re proud of.
For more info about previous courses, please click here!
The 2026 Artists
To find out more about the artists visit our full Lab Members page:
