Castle, CL, Burland, K orcid.org/0000-0003-0066-0132 and Greasley, A orcid.org/0000-0001-6262-2655 (2022) Attending live music events with a visual impairment: experiences, accessibility and recommendations for the future. Arts and the Market, 12 (2). pp. 164-179. ISSN 2056-4945
Abstract
Purpose
The current article focuses on the experiences of live music event attendees with visual impairment (VI). It outlines the factors which impact on the accessibility of events and considers how accessibility might be improved for these individuals.
Design/methodology/approach
The article reports on findings from a mixed-methods project utilising a structured interview study (N = 20) and an online survey (N = 94). Interview data were analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis, providing in-depth insight into participants’ experiences before and during events. Quantitative survey data were analysed descriptively and statistically, and Thematic Analysis of open-ended responses was carried out.
Findings
Attendance at live events varied amongst participants, and so too did the factors impacting on their attendance. Challenges were identified in relation to several key areas: accessing information and tickets, experiences with staff, navigation and orientation, and the use and availability of disabled facilities and specialist services.
Originality/value
This article is the first to offer in-depth exploration of music event accessibility for individuals with VI. It builds on existing research which has considered the experiences of deaf and disabled attendees but has not yet offered adequate representation of individuals with VI. The article offers practical recommendations for venues and organisers seeking to ensure accessible events for all and contributes to the wider discourse surrounding inclusivity at music, arts and cultural events.
Metadata
Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © Claire Louise Castle, Karen Burland and Alinka Greasley. Published by Emerald Publishing Limited. This article is published under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) licence, this licence may be seen at http://creativecommons.org/licences/by/4.0 |
Keywords: | Live music, Venue, Accessibility, Inclusivity, Visual impairment, VI |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures (Leeds) > School of Music (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 22 Nov 2022 12:30 |
Last Modified: | 22 Nov 2022 12:30 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Emerald |
Identification Number: | 10.1108/aam-04-2022-0015 |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:193481 |