News about our work and the voices of disabled audience members, artists and professionals.
News
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An update on our Networks
Over the last six years, together we have built something incredibly special. Through Next Stage and Beyond the Music, hundreds of disabled artists, professionals and industry leaders have connected, shared knowledge, developed skills, built careers and challenged the music industry to do better. What started as a series of projects has grown into thriving communities
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We’re hiring: Head of Accessibility (Maternity Cover)
Applications have now closed Role details Salary: £41,475 per annum Hours: Full time – 35 hours per week. This role will include occasional work outside these hours for evenings and weekends. Time off in Lieu is offered for additional hours worked. Duration: Fixed Term- Maternity Cover for up to 13 months Based: Our office is based
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Attitude is Everything launches State of Access Survey
Attitude is Everything has launched a national project designed to better understand the experiences of Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent audiences, artists and professionals within the UK live music sector.
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Inclusive Communities: One World Orchestra Project
Between 2025 and 2026, Attitude is Everything and One World Orchestra collaborated to address a critical gap in how access is understood and implemented in community music settings.
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Piloting the Grassroots and Community Accessibility Framework
The Inclusive Communities initiative creates a new framework designed specifically for grassroots and community organisations.
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World Book Day 2026: Staff Picks
Every World Book Day gives us the chance to celebrate the stories that open our minds, deepen our understanding of one another, and spark conversations. This year, our team at Attitude is Everything have chosen a mix of books to share, exploring disability justice, music, identity, culture, and the beauty of everyday life.
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Future Leader Perspective: Bristol Live Events Accessibility Afternoon
Kray-Z Legz (also known as Mark Humphries) shares his experience being involved in the Bristol Live Events Accessibility Afternoon at Bristol Beacon, with Lara and Alex from Attitude is Everything.
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Introducing Our Member Advisory Panel: Co‑Producing the Future of Accessible Live Events
Written by Rhiannon Griffin, Charter Coordinator As we moved into the Live Development Phase of our updated Live Events Access Charter, we found ourselves reflecting on just how essential the voices of our Charter members truly are. The Charter Relaunch in February 2025 demonstrated the power of co-production: bringing people together with varied professional backgrounds, lived experience of disability, and a deep knowledge of the
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Funding Grants and Opportunities for Disabled Musicians and Creatives
Navigating the world of music funding can feel overwhelming, but there are incredible organisations offering grants, bursaries, and support to help you thrive. We’ve listed five organisations to help you access funding opportunities as a Deaf, disabled, or neurodivergent artist or music professional. Drake Music Drake Music is a Disabled-led charity that pioneers innovation in
Voices
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Future Leaders Voices: Maia Barker
“The Future Leaders programme had a big impact on me, both personally and professionally. It helped me grow my confidence and knowledge as an access professional.”
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Future Leaders Voices: Ania Jezewska
“Being a Future Leader is one of my proudest achievements, and it has genuinely changed my life for the better.”
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Future Leaders Voices: Yiska
“As a Disabled accessibility specialist, the Future Leaders programme gave me the confidence I needed to start a business and work on my own terms. It’s fantastic that this support is available and I would recommend it to anyone.”
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Future Leaders Voices: Mark Humphries / Kray-Z Legz
“It really helps to have a network of like-minded people in similar situations, who all share the same passion.”
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Future Leaders Voices: Scarlett Heselwood
“My networks have improved, I’ve been able to see who knows who, and learned where to find opportunities in my area of expertise. I am gradually being brought into an inner circle of people who recognise me as an accessibility professional.”
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Future Leaders Voices: Emma Shaw
“Simply being a part of the Beyond the Music network and programme helped me to process and deal with things I hadn’t had a chance to verbalise with someone who understood before.”
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How the Creative Medway Pledge came about – with Sam Rapp
“Years ago, there wasn’t any discussion about disability at all, and now we’re talking about it. We must thank all the previous campaigns that raised the bar in relation to awareness about disability.”
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Future Leader Voices: Emma Wiggin
“The programme gave me the confidence to get back into music management on my own terms and understand that I don’t have to work to the standard music industry model.”
