Access and Inclusion – Simplified! (online event)

About the event:

Making sure your activities and events are accessible and include a wide diversity of people is a priority goal for many music groups. But are you putting off taking action? This event will suggest some simple tasks to get you started, or to move you further towards creating a truly inclusive group.   

If your activity is accessible and inclusive of a wide diversity of people, there are many benefits for your music making and events. But lots of people still face challenges when coming to and taking part fully in music activity. How can you spot the barriers to taking part that are in your musical environments, and what can you do to make a difference? 

This event is designed for volunteers running leisure time music groups who are time-poor but are enthusiastic widening the diversity of people taking part in music. We’ll look at the common barriers to music participation and concerts and give you a new perspective so you can spot the barriers in your own spaces and activities. We’ll talk through some actions you can take that don’t need more funds or resources, and how to get others involved to spread the load. And we’ll show you a template action plan, so you can be more strategic in deciding and taking the actions that will really make a difference.  

This practical session will be led by our Access and Inclusion lead Alison Reeves as part of our Access and Inclusion programme. There will be time for you to ask questions and talk to each other about the challenges and successes you’ve found when working to create inclusive environments.  

We'll talk about:

• The common barriers to taking part in music activity and performances 
• Spotting barriers to taking part in your own group’s activity 
• Simple actions you can take that make a real difference 
• Using our template action plan to get your group focused and successful with change 

Who this event is for: Anyone in a leisure time music group interested in making activity more accessible and inclusive.  

There will be an opportunity to ask questions during the event.
There will be a short break during the event.

Cost: FREE

We will be using Zoom to host the meeting, and will email you the joining link two days and again two hours before the event is due to start.

Please read the event information below before reserving your place

Event information:

• This event includes a Powerpoint presentation (slides will be sent out in advance)
• This event includes participant-led discussion
• Questions will be taken via the chat function at this event
• Breakout rooms will be used at this event
• Automated closed captions (subtitles) will be available at this event. If you require live captioning, please contact us to request this

Recording information:
We do not plan to record this event

Inclusivity statement:
We aim to make our events as inclusive as possible. If you have any particular accessibility requirements or if there is anything else we can do to help make the event a better experience for you, please let us know.

Cancellation policy:
Making Music reserves the right to cancel an event due to low attendance numbers, adverse weather conditions or other circumstances which make it no longer possible to run the event.