Guest Post: Andrew Bruss
The concert industry has been pushing harder in recent years to be a more inclusive space in numerous ways. Whether that means giving a wider platform to people of color…
Accessible Festivals Launches Dan Grover Memorial Ticket Grant Program
Today, non-profit organization Accessible Festivals officially launches its Dan Grover Memorial TicketGrant Program that provides a limited number of free access tickets to recreational experiences like concerts, festivals, and conventions for disabled…
A Beginner’s Guide to ADA Web Compliance
When it comes to web accessibility, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is far from the only guideline that matters. However, it is an important piece of legislation and a…
Virtual Concerts & Festivals: A Guidebook to Accessibility Accommodations & Building Inclusion
2020: the Year of the Virtual Event. As COVID-19 made its way around the world, concerts, festivals, and tours came to a screeching halt. Artists ranging from the local cover…
Portugal The Man Partners with Accessible Festivals!
Multi-platinum, GRAMMY Award-winning rock band Portugal The Man are back with new single, “What, Me Worry?” – out everywhere now! Produced by Jeff Bhasker (Kanye West, Harry Styles) and Ryan…
Fiscal Sponsor Spotlight: RAMPD
Recording Artists and Music Professionals with Disabilities (RAMPD) is a fast-growing coalition dedicated to making disability inclusion and access a reality in the mainstream music industry. Their mission is to…
Astroworld Tragedy: Here’s How Music Festival Organizers Can Stop Big Crowds Turning Deadly
A fatal crowd surge during a performance by US rapper Travis Scott on Friday night has become one of the deadliest live music incidents in recent years. Crowd crushes during…
Meet Sabeerah
Sabeerah Najee is a black, female, disabled DJ who is passionate about normalizing the conversation about race and disability in the music industry. She is a member of Soulection, which has been…
Must-have Supplies for Outdoor Events
Outdoor venues boast certain advantages over indoor facilities. That is why many concerts, movies, dramatic productions, and other types of entertainment frequently take place outside when the weather cooperates. One…
How to Protect Your Hearing for the Long Haul
Aging has long been associated with hearing loss, and that association is not unwarranted. The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders notes that age-related hearing loss can arise…