News about our work and the voices of disabled audience members, artists and professionals.
News
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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
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Attitude is Everything celebrates 25 years of transforming accessibility in live music and events
Attitude is Everything, the UK charity leading the way on access and inclusion in live music and events, marks its 25th anniversary in 2025 with a renewed call for industry-wide action. Founded in 2000 by Suzanne Bull MBE, Attitude is Everything has spent a quarter of a century breaking down barriers so Deaf, disabled and
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Inclusive Communities: How Northeast Venues are Collaborating for Inclusion
The aim of Attitude is Everything’s Inclusive Communities work in the Northeast is to research, document and support how venues can drive change in their local community. As part of the project, we have created the Northeast Venues Accessibility Network, made up of 12 Northeast based organisations ranging from grassroots music venues to museums and theatres. The purpose
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New Leadership Appointments at Attitude is Everything
Attitude is Everything is proud to announce three leadership appointments that signal an exciting new chapter for the charity. Catherine Pymar – Chief Executive Officer Starting Monday 10th November 2025, Catherine Pymar will take the helm as Chief Executive Officer. With over a decade of experience in the voluntary sector, Catherine’s career has been dedicated
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Black, disabled leaders shaping an inclusive future
Join us as we highlight Black, disabled leaders who are creating substantial change in building an inclusive future.
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Black History Month 2025: Practising wellbeing and healing as a Black creative in the music industry
As we reflect during Black History Month, it is crucial to remember that celebration goes hand in hand with care; especially collective and culturally grounded care. For Black History Month 2025, we have curated a selection of resources and spaces that centre healing, resilience, and support for Black, global majority, and intersectional communities. Healing Justice
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Apply to our Future Leaders 2025 programme
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Voices
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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.”
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Future Leader Voices: Louiza Charalambous
“Being involved in Attitude is Everything has been such a huge eye opener to the amazing work going on to improve accessibility in live events and I have been using everything I have learnt in my own workplace and at events I run.”
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Artist Voices: Elle Chante
“Access has always been dear to my heart. Being a part of the Next Stage initiative has helped me to share my experience of disability but also learn from other people”
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Volunteer Voices: Hanna
“Live music is an integral part of my life, and the cathartic nature of attending such events is absolutely priceless.”
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Future Leader Voices: Louiza Charalambous
“The Future Leaders programme has opened up connections with very distinguished people in the industry which has been very useful in widening my network and gaining opportunities.”
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Future Leader Voices: Maddie Christy
“This initiative has helped me discover what I want to do and how I would fit into this ever-changing industry.”
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Artist Voices: Elena Piras
“I would like to see a clear path towards a musician’s development in their genre.”
