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Deaf and disabled fans form a passionate and growing contingent
of music events, says disability-led charity and Arts Council
England Sector Support Organisation Attitude Is Everything
A
ttitude is Everything
supports non-profit
and commercial
organisations to make what
they do more accessible
and inclusive for Deaf and
disabled people.
Its core work is focussed
on working in partnership
with audiences, artists and
the live music to make live
music accessible. The voices
and experiences of disabled
people are at the heart of
everything we do.
Its ethos is that disabled
people should be as
independent as they wish to
be in any aspect of their lives,
including when seeking to
access live music and outdoor
events.
1 in 10
Attitude is Everything estimates that Deaf
and disabled people (and people with
chronic health conditions and impairments
who might not personally idenity as such)
account for 1 in 10 UK live music attendees
3million
More than 3million Deaf and
disabled people attend live music
events every year
Over 170,000 Deaf and disabled
people attended 165 Charter
venues and festivals in 2017/18,
generating income of over £8.2m
£8.2m
Over 160 venues and
festivals across the UK
have signed up for AIE's
Venue and Festival
Charter
of Best
Practice
160
12
As accessibility increases, so too does
customer demand. A recent snap-shot of
20 Charter venues and festivals showed
that Deaf and disabled audiences
increased by 151% on average
between 2014-2018 after
making improvements
151%
Over 1,500
mystery shops
of live music
events have
contributed to
AIE's current
advice and
guidance to
date
1,500