So I wanted to talk about going to gigs and music festivals as someone with limited mobility. Basically, every event is different but almost every main event nowadays makes provision for those with limited mobility. How to get this: – Usually, to access this requires calling up a specific phone number . Details are available from the main ticket provider but some common important ones include 0844…8471655 ticket master 08448717677 ambassador tickets (theatre royal and kings) Be prepared to wait a long time and perhaps call back again and again. However, there is usually less demand for disabled tickets so you can usually get them Eventually. – Proof of eligibility may be required such as at Department of work and pensions letter
Examples of some of the adaptations that can be made include: Access to disabled parking Reserved accessible seating with a companion. This is often on a raised viewing platform which is actually pretty good. At the gig I was at this weekend nondisabled people kept trying to sneak in. Disabled accessible Portakabins reserved just for your use. Tends to be much cleaner than the ones used for the masses Overall, there is really good support available if you do want to keep going to gigs sometimes it requires just a bit more planning and determination