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How Venues, Artists, and Fans Can Make Live Music More Accessible for Everyone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In my youth, while some were practicing sports and others were skateboarding, I was rocking and rolling (emphasis on rolling) at as many live shows as I could feasibly attend. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a mobility-disabled kid surrounded by peers with predominantly physical hobbies, I gravitated towards music as my chosen extracurricular early in life\u2014and with a fiery passion. I spent much of my childhood playing my favorite albums on repeat. Music was there for me throughout all my eras of development\u2026 from Spice Girls to Sum 41 to Say Anything to Sublime.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I attended my first gig quite young. I\u2019d won a contest for all-access passes and was over the moon to go. I still get equally pumped about going to shows\u2014no matter the scale of the event. Once I\u2019d gotten my first taste of live music, I knew it was the type of atmosphere and adrenaline rush I\u2019d want to keep chasing. But there was one glaring problem that I hadn\u2019t yet realized was so prevalent: inaccessibility in the live music scene. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Note: In this piece, I\u2019ll be focusing on basic accessibility for fellow mobility-aid users. This is a much broader issue with a lot of ground to cover\u2014like why COVID protections remain necessary and how it directly relates to disability justice\u2014and I\u2019m only able to scratch the surface in this article.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nKarli Drew is pictured here, enjoying a twenty one pilots concert.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
There are countless moving parts and people behind live music. As I quickly learned after attending more shows, both backstage and front of house, it also means the responsibility of making a concert accessible frequently goes unclaimed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
All levels of live music are responsible for facilitating accessible and inclusive environments\u2014venues, ticket vendors, promotors, organizers, performers, crews, attendees, and beyond. To pursue accessibility, each area of focus needs to do their part. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, most people I\u2019ve encountered in the scene over the years have been receptive to improving accessibility in whatever ways they could, based on their role. Many times I have been given VIP treatment by venue staff and crew members who had guestlist privileges, often to compensate for concert inaccessibility. And while I cherish the opportunities I was afforded, accessibility isn\u2019t something that can be gatekept or offered under the guise of special treatment. Further, my experiences were uncommon, leaving the majority of Disabled fans behind. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Venues Need to Ramp up Accessibility (Literally!) <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
I\u2019ve been to many gigs in many cities as a full-time wheelchair user and experience tells me venues hold the most power to make or break accessibility. My first barrier typically comes in the form of stairs, inside and outside venues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cJust\u201d a few steps to get in? Inaccessible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Back entrance with an arduous journey to reach the FOH? Inaccessible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Washrooms on a different floor, but no elevator? Inaccessible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
(You get the idea. Half-measures simply aren\u2019t enough.) <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I\u2019ll never forget my first club show experience: Marky Ramone was playing a DJ set in my area. The venue was far from accessible, so I decided to try meeting him outside for a quick photo instead. Disappointed by the venue\u2019s inaccessibility, he rounded up the bouncers and got them to lift my wheelchair up a flight of stairs so I could attend. I look back on this adventure fondly and appreciate the associated badassery, but even so, it was the result of inaccessibility. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I understand this may, in part, be because venues are making the best of dated architecture. But they\u2019re equipped to haul heavy music gear in and out every night\u2014basic accessibility should be a breeze in comparison. Disabled musicians, venue employees, and crew members also exist so it impacts more than just fans who are spending money on tickets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Venues might also qualify for a grant to assist with improving accessibility, depending on their location. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Set the Stage <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When I was a teenager, My Chemical Romance\u2014my favorite band at the time\u2014announced they were coming to a nearby city on an arena tour. I frantically looked up the floor plan, only to discover the alleged accessible seating was behind<\/em> the stage\u2014and not in a backstage pass kind of way. I was devastated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The band later added a date closer to me. It was my first arena concert. To my dismay, the row in front of mine was too close so I couldn\u2019t see past able-bodied attendees as they stood for the entire show. And the floor wasn\u2019t an option. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fortunately, this story has a happy ending (sort of): A local radio station had been \u201cgranting wishes,\u201d so I wrote them a letter and actually got to meet the band afterwards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This experience of being let down by venue floor plans isn\u2019t isolated. Poor sight lines became a recurring theme for both general admission and reserved seating shows. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I began actively avoiding arenas and watching most sets from beside the stage, or onstage if I was lucky. Otherwise I\u2019d be forced to stare at attendee tush all night. While it was exhilarating to watch sets alongside crews, it meant sacrificing acoustics and sometimes left me feeling segregated from the crowd. <\/p>\n\n\n\nKarli Drew enjoys watching the band rock out from her onstage vantage point at the Warped Tour.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
But I\u2019ve also attended gigs where accessible seating is done right, so I know it\u2019s possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Raised platforms with ramp access amidst the crowd. Auditoriums and arenas with accessible options from multiple vantage points done with thoughtful consideration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For fans of live music, most venues can offer limited spaces in front of the barricade as a simple, reasonable, and safe option for diehards looking for a front-row experience. And where possible, they should provide various accessible seating areas so folks have a choice in their proximity to the stage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Upcharging Accessibility<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Cost is a barrier for many people wanting to attend concerts, but it\u2019s often magnified for Disabled people. For instance, reserved accessible seating is generally more expensive. And for many of us, a care attendant must accompany us\u2014effectively doubling our cost just to get through the door, and further excluding us from the joys of live music. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I\u2019m not suggesting productions shouldn\u2019t be profitable, but rather that it needn\u2019t come at the literal expense of patrons with access needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Future of Live Music <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
I\u2019ve long dreamt of overhauling the way accessibility in live music is approached. It\u2019s not only possible, but necessary. And I firmly believe that, with collective effort, it could become one of the most accessible and rewarding forms of entertainment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Looking ahead, I encourage folks to use their respective positions and platforms to promote accessibility and create welcoming spaces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hire Disabled consultants with live music experience and modify venues accordingly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make small yet significant improvements, such as making water more accessible to patrons or offering both low and high tables. I left many gigs nearing dehydration because water was either out of reach due to poor placement of vendors, too costly, or venues forbade attendees from bringing their own. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Offer viable options for high-risk people, those with sensory-related disabilities, and others who struggle to attend most large-scale events. This can be achieved through things like continued COVID protections, acoustic sets and intimate live music experiences, or livestreams. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Immerse Disabled people in live music communities by involving us at every level, alongside non-disabled people. Ensure venues are equipped to give us the same freedom to roam as our peers so we can enjoy live music amongst the crowd or work behind-the-scenes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make detailed accessibility information available online. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remove barriers and prioritize access. Accessibility for Disabled people must be more than an afterthought. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The show must go on\u2014with everyone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
About Karli Drew<\/strong> <\/h2>
Karli Drew is a vibrant-haired writer, creator, and consultant. As a feisty Disabled person, her motto is \u201cmore activism, less ableism.\u201d When she\u2019s not fighting injustices, you can find her and her bold style at a show, rambling about her special interests, and\/or making tasteful jokes about her disabilities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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