{"id":24761,"date":"2022-08-09T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-09T11:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ticketfairy.com\/word\/?p=24761"},"modified":"2022-08-13T14:17:56","modified_gmt":"2022-08-13T08:47:56","slug":"accessible-music-concert-experiences-to-know-about","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ticketfairy.com\/word\/2022\/08\/09\/accessible-music-concert-experiences-to-know-about\/","title":{"rendered":"Accessible Music Concert Experiences to Know About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Witnessing your favorite artists perform live or attending a live music event is something one should be able to experience at least once in their lifetime. But it may not be as easy as it sounds for everyone. Fortunately, the power of technology helps broaden the experience for everyone. Some artists, organizations, and concerts are heading in the right direction by creating more inclusive audience experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some inclusive and accessible concert experiences &#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Music of the Spheres World Tour &#8211; Coldplay&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Coldplay\u2019s efforts to make their concerts accessible and an enjoyable experience for everyone show how deeply they care about their fans. \u201cWe want our live shows to be as inclusive and accessible as possible,\u201d the band&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tv\/Cdg5y-5oua5\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">shared<\/a>&nbsp;in a statement on their Instagram. Coldplay is currently on their Music of the Spheres world tour, wherein they provide SUBPACs (a wearable vest which is an audio system that allows people to feel the bass through vibrations), in addition to two sign language interpreters at every show.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tv\/Cdg5y-5oua5\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The \u2018Yellow\u2019 hitmakers are doing this for their D\/deaf and hard-of-hearing guests. Those wanting to attend Coldplay\u2019s concerts with the interpreter and Subpacs could email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:access@coldplay.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">access@coldplay.com<\/a>. \u201cPlease also write to this&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:access@coldplay.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">email address<\/a>&nbsp;with any other suggestions to make the tour more accessible,\u201d&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tv\/Cdg5y-5oua5\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">added<\/a>&nbsp;the seven-time Grammy Award-winning British band.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Under One Roof&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/CgTxy3jloDw\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under One Roof is a fully-accessible rave for adults with learning disabilities. Recently, they hosted a Summer Party at The Pink Room at YES in Manchester. DJ THE FAT BRITNEY, one-half of the Fatcamp DJ Collective, supplied music for the event. The tickets to the event were sold out, and Under One Rave had to add extra tickets in addition to moving the party from the basement to The Pink Room at YES for more space to dance. The venue was fully accessible with an accessible lift and toilets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CguYATAo1zt\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under One Roof is returning to The Pink Room at YES for an Autumn Party on Thursday, September 8 from 6 PM to 9 PM. The tickets for the carers are free, just as they were for the Summer Party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Club 1111&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CfwPy9asSCK\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Billed as Maryland\u2019s first and only adult nightclub for people with disabilities, Club 1111 is open on the 2nd Saturday every month from 5 PM to 9 PM. All guests must register in advance and entry will be limited to 300 guests and caregivers. Guests must pay USD 10 for entry. A maximum of one caregiver\/family member will be allowed per guest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visit the Club 1111 | league-for-people website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leagueforpeople.org\/club1111\">HERE<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7UP + Martin Garrix &#8211; A Concert for the Deaf<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2016, the Dutch DJ Martin Garrix staged a special concert for the Deaf community. For this event, Garrix\u2019s music was turned into an extrasensory experience for the dance-loving Deaf community. He partnered with 7-Up to create \u2018Music Lifts You Up\u2019, which featured members of the deaf community who described \u201cwhy music is&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rollingstone.com\/music\/music-news\/watch-martin-garrix-stage-special-concert-for-deaf-community-128337\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">important<\/a>&nbsp;to them, even though they\u2019ve lost the ability to hear,\u201d according to Rolling Stones. The performance\u2019s video premiered during Ultra Fest in Miami and on<a href=\"http:\/\/www.craveonline.com\/music\/965821-video-ultra-music-festival-martin-garrix-music-lifts-you-up\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;Crave Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to Teen Vogue, Martin Garrix\u2019s concert saw walls&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.teenvogue.com\/story\/martin-garrix-concert-for-the-deaf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">covered<\/a>&nbsp;in speaker cones. Fans and attendees could feel and interact with it. The padded flooring at the venue vibrated throughout the body as the visuals were paired with water experiments offering a fun-filled experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"7UP + Martin Garrix | A Concert for the Deaf\" width=\"702\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vGF1KlaGa1E?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some guests were offered a<a href=\"http:\/\/thesubpac.com\/subpac-m2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;SubPac<\/a>-like backpack system. They could feel vibrations as they conveyed bass throughout the body. Martin Garrix\u2019s concert created an inclusive and a completely encompassing audio-visual experience for the attendees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis is one of the best shows I ever did,\u201d Garrix&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rollingstone.com\/music\/music-news\/watch-martin-garrix-stage-special-concert-for-deaf-community-128337\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">said<\/a>&nbsp;after the concert. \u201cMotion, vibration, visual-wise\u2026 I got in this room and stepped on one of those vibrating platforms and played a note and I got scared. They gave me a backpack which vibrates the music, makes the vibrations stronger,\u201d Garrix&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rollingstone.com\/music\/music-news\/watch-martin-garrix-stage-special-concert-for-deaf-community-128337\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">said<\/a>. He was speaking of the specially built venue for the unique performance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Music Incorporated&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your Music Incorporated is a non-profit organization. It provides the finest live classical music concerts for children as well as adults with disabilities or special needs.\u201d Your Music Incorporated hosts concerts specially designed for those who \u201ccannot&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yourmusic.org.au\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">attend<\/a>&nbsp;traditional concert settings.\u201d It helps them enjoy concerts in a welcoming and inclusive environment&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BqE8LAdAO0Z\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Their team of \u201cprofessionals design and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yourmusic.org.au\/about\/\">perform<\/a> concerts for people with special needs including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)<\/li><li>Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)<\/li><li>Sensory processing disorders<\/li><li>Disability<\/li><li>Dementia<\/li><li>Poor health<\/li><li>Lack of social support<\/li><li>Limited transport options<\/li><li>Personal reasons for avoiding large public spaces.\u201d<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your Music Incorporated\u2019s concerts are wheelchair accessible. Their team ensures that the concerts are designed to suit your circumstances. Professional classical musicians perform live to exhibit their skills before you. Your Music Incorporated\u2019s concerts are \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yourmusic.org.au\/about\/\">supported<\/a> by onsite, highly qualified and experienced therapists.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visit the Your Music Incorporated website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yourmusic.org.au\/\">HERE<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Donate to Your Music Incorporated: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yourmusic.org.au\/donations\/donate-to-your-music-inc\/\">HERE<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You May Also Like:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketfairy.com\/word\/2022\/08\/08\/6-ways-to-support-your-local-music-artist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"6 Ways to Support Your Local Music Artist\">6 Ways to Support Your Local Music Artist<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketfairy.com\/word\/2022\/07\/26\/electronic-artists-who-played-beats-for-charity\/\">Electronic Artists Who Played Beats for Charity<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketfairy.com\/word\/2022\/07\/04\/social-media-and-the-artist-image\/\">Social Media and The Artist Image<\/a><\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Witnessing your favorite artists perform live or attending a live music event is something one should be able to experience at least once in their lifetime. But it may not be as easy as it sounds for everyone. Fortunately, the power of technology helps broaden the experience for everyone. Some artists, organizations, and concerts are<\/p>\n<div class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketfairy.com\/word\/2022\/08\/09\/accessible-music-concert-experiences-to-know-about\/\" title=\"Read More\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":184965154,"featured_media":24775,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_editorskit_title_hidden":false,"_editorskit_reading_time":0,"_editorskit_is_block_options_detached":false,"_editorskit_block_options_position":"{}","_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3017,4294],"tags":[3948,1381,2661,7922],"coauthors":[5154],"class_list":["post-24761","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-events","category-music","tag-coldplay","tag-concerts","tag-live-events","tag-martin-garrix"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ticketfairy.com\/word\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24761","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ticketfairy.com\/word\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ticketfairy.com\/word\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ticketfairy.com\/word\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/184965154"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ticketfairy.com\/word\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24761"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.ticketfairy.com\/word\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24761\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ticketfairy.com\/word\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/24775"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ticketfairy.com\/word\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24761"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ticketfairy.com\/word\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24761"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ticketfairy.com\/word\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24761"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ticketfairy.com\/word\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=24761"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}