News about our work and the voices of disabled audience members, artists and professionals.
News
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Interview with Jonathan Enser – MATTERS UNKOWN
We sat down with Jonathan (MATTERS UNKOWN) to hear about his new album, Silhouettes: A Dream Sphere Journal – out 24th January.
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Attitude is Everything Founder, Suzanne Bull MBE, to step down in March 2025
Suzanne Bull MBE steps down as founder in March. Managing Director Celia Makin-Bell also announces her leave, with Paul Hawkins taking on the role.
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Could you be our next Co-Chair of Trustees?
We are recruiting for a new Co-Chair of Trustees to help lead our ambitious organisation and uphold the Charity’s mission, vision and values.
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Attitude is Everything launches merch store with Teemill
Attitude is Everything launches a merch store powered by Teemill, an environmentally friendly merchandise company.
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Interview with pilot member Alexandra Palace
“For people like me who don’t have the lived experience, the breakdown and analysis of the criteria for me is like gold dust.”
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Update on the Live Events Access Charter Pilot
The revamped Charter is undergoing a pilot programme with a range of venues and festivals across the UK, and they’ve shared some of their feedback so far.
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Next Stage Snapshot: Insights from music creators with access needs
In late 2023, we asked a group 71 Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent music creators to share their experiences in applying for funding, promoting their music, and performing live.
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Reclaiming narratives for rest in the music industry
Three Black disabled artists joined us online for a brillant panel event discussing rest in the music industry.
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Why are we making changes to the Charter?
The Live Events Access Charter is a framework, toolkit, and assessment process for the live events and music industry, focussed on accessibility. It’s getting a revamp!
Voices
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Professional Voices: Jess Fisher
“Don’t try and hide who you are because that’s what makes you incredibly unique and that could impact someone else’s life.”
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Professional Voices: Ben Price
“Don’t be afraid, your disability does not define who you are and the job you can do.”
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Professional Voices: Alli Scott
“Talk to your customers, your volunteers, your crew and really take in what is said. Feeling listened to is the first step to change for any marginalised community.”
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Professional Voices: Luke Barbanneau
“Know what support you need from your employer, and don’t be afraid to ask for it. If you want to work in the festival industry but need a PA and a golf-buggy to be able to work on site, that’s ok!”
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Professional Voices: Angharad Jones
“I believe that having some lived experience definitely has benefits within this role and helps to provide the best possible service and experience.”
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Professional Voices: Dom Smith
“I like to think I’m breaking down some barriers around what people in journalism look like, and at the same time raising awareness.”
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Artist Voices: Elle Osborne
“There is something alchemical about live performance for artist and audience both. Playing live is the place I feel most at home.”
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Artist Voices: Robin Jax
“Before the obvious wrecking ball that is COVID-19, reaching out to people within the industry was very difficult – I continually have to knock down my own communication barriers before I can feel comfortable trying to talk to other people.”
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Artist Voices: Hannah Scott
“As much as I love writing and working in the studio to bring the songs to life, to me performing live is the most important part of what I do. It’s an opportunity to really connect with people.”