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Designing a music venue for accessibility

Music is a gift you should be able to share with everyone! For venues, that means creating a space that’s accessible to any and all comers. Here, we look at. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2021/07/designing-a-music-venue-for-accessibility.html]

Vibrant concert crowd enjoying live music with raised hands and bright stage lighting at a large music festival or concert.
People cheering and dancing during an energetic live performance as colorful stage lights illuminate the audience.

Music is a gift you should be able to share with everyone! For venues, that means creating a space that’s accessible to any and all comers. Here, we look at some key points in designing a venue that prioritizes accessibility.

In this recent piece from MusicThinkTank, contributor M Banks offers some pointers on how to design a music venue that is accessible to everyone.

“Buildings constructed before the passage of the Americans With Disabilities Act might not have made accessibility upgrades if they haven’t gone through a substantial alteration since then. Older buildings have tons of charm and character, but they aren’t accessible if the only guest restroom is a tiny corner with a narrow doorway.”

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